The Pittsburgh Steelers (-5) are preparing to greet the Kansas City Chiefs in Pittsburgh. This early afternoon matchup is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. ET and fans can catch the action by tuning in to CBS.
Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview
Kansas City is getting picked as the underdog and is currently getting 5 points in this AFC matchup. If they are wanting to play the moneyline, bettors would currently have to spend $200 in order to win $100 back on the Steelers (-200). The Chiefs are getting +170 moneyline odds. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 51 points, and should one team catches a lucky break early, it will probably produce a nice in-game betting opportunity.
Sharp bettors tend to be siding with the Steelers. The game’s line originally opened at -4 while the O/U was initially placed at 50.5.
The Chiefs have gained 1.4 units so far in 2018 and are 1-0 against the spread (ATS). The team has recorded an Over-Under mark of 1-0. The Steelers have gained 0.0 units this season. The team is 0-1 ATS and also has an O/U record of 1-0.
The Chiefs have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Steelers are 0-0-1 SU.
The Chiefs are looking to remain unbeaten after a 38-28 win over the Chargers in Week 1. Patrick Mahomes completed just 15 passes on 27 attempts for 256 yards and four touchdowns. Kareem Hunt (49 yards on 16 rush attempts) spearheaded the running attack. Tyreek Hill (seven receptions, 169 yards, two TDs) and Sammy Watkins (three catches, 21 yards) handled the receiving duties in the win.
Pittsburgh takes the field on Sunday having just earned a 21-21 tie with Cleveland in Week 1. Ben Roethlisberger completed 23-of-41 passes for 335 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. James Conner (135 rushing yards on 31 attempts, two TDs) led the running game as Antonio Brown (nine receptions, 93 yards, one TD) led the pass-catching corps in the loss..
These two squads faced off last year with the final outcome being a 19-13 victory for Pittsburgh.
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The Pittsburgh defense has sacked opposing quarterbacks seven times this year. Kansas City has produced just one sacks.
The Pittsburgh offense has lost three fumbles this season while Kansas City has not lost any
Both of these teams recorded 12 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Chiefs offense yielded 37 sacks last season. Their defense created 31 sacks.
The Steelers offensive line gave up 24 sacks last season. Their defense got to opposing signal-callers on 56 occasions
The Chiefs recorded 26 passing touchdowns last season.
The Steelers produced 29 passing touchdowns last season.
Pittsburgh was getting 3 points in its last outing and the Over/Under was set at 41. The over cashed and Pittsburgh covered in the 21-21 tie with Cleveland.
In its last three matches, Pittsburgh is 1-2 ATS and the over cashed in two of those three.
Over its last three games, Kansas City is 2-1 ATS and the under cashed in two of those three.
Kansas City was favored by 4 points in its previous game and the O/U going into it was 48. The over cashed and Kansas City covered in the 38-28 win over the Chargers.
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