Our Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers prediction takes a look at the Week 11 matchup that sees an AFC North rivalry take center stage in the late afternoon slate.
Let’s take a look at the current sports betting odds, make a prediction for the game, and look at what channel/station you can watch/listen to this Bengals vs. Steelers matchup. Note that all odds are from DraftKings Sportsbook as of Saturday, Nov. 19.
Bengals vs. Steelers Prediction and Odds | Week 11
- Spread
Bengals -3.5 - Moneyline
Bengals -180, Steelers +155 - Over/Under
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Bengals vs. Steelers Matchup History and Team Stats
The Steelers lead the all-time series against the Bengals, 66-38, but the Bengals have won the last three of four matchups vs. Pittsburgh. The last time they played was in September of this year, and the Steelers won 23-20 in overtime. The last time they played in Pittsburgh was on Sept. 26, 2021, and the Bengals won 24-10.
The Bengals are averaging 25.3 points per game and 361.8 yards of offense. Their defense is giving up an average of 20.6 points per game and 324 yards to the opposing team. They have a turnover differential of +3, taking away the ball 13 times and giving it up 10.
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The Steelers are averaging 15.6 points per game and 307.9 yards of offense. Their defense is giving up 23 points per game and 371.9 yards to the opposing team. They have a turnover differential of -2, taking away the ball 12 times and giving it up 14.
With that out of the way, let’s dive into our Bengals vs. Steelers prediction.
Bengals vs. Steelers Prediction
Analysis by Adam H. Beasley, NFL Director
Everything sets up for the Bengals to have a big day. They’re coming off their bye, so their health should be as good as it’s been in a while.
After a one-week blip as they adjusted to life without Ja’Marr Chase (who will miss his third game with a hip injury), the Bengals’ offense had its best game of the year in Week 6, dropping 42 on the Carolina Panthers. The Steelers’ defense ranks 28th in yards per pass (7.3), 24th in dropback EPA (.101), and 18th in pass DVOA (7.6%).
That unit will be tested by a quarterback in Joe Burrow, who has found his groove. In his last three games, Burrow has thrown nine touchdowns to just one interception and has completed a ridiculous 76.8% of his passing attempts.
Plus, the Bengals have maximum motivation in this game. At 5-4, the defending AFC champions would miss the playoffs if the season ended today.
A big reason why? The Bengals are 0-3 against AFC North opponents. Expect that to change Sunday when they face the weakest of the bunch.
The Steelers got a lift from the return of T.J. Watt in their Week 10 win over the Saints, but that was against the league’s 22nd-ranked offense, in terms of EPA per play. The Bengals rank fifth.
Bengals vs. Steelers Prediction
Bengals 26, Steelers 15
How To Watch and Listen to Bengals vs. Steelers This Week
- Start Time
4:25 p.m. ET - Channel
CBS - Live Stream
Sling
Hulu + Live TV
fuboTV
YouTube TVDirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket
NFL Mobile App - Listen to Bengals Radio
700 WLW
ESPN 1530
102.7 WEBN
SiriusXM 134 or 382 - Listen to Steelers Radio
WDVE-FM (102.5)
WBGG-AM (970
SiriusXM 82 or 228
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