Bills vs. Steelers NFL Betting Preview, Key Players, Odds, Insights, and Trends for Week 14

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BetMGM @BETMGM Oct 02, 2021, 2:03 AM

The top teams from opposing divisions meet when the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills (9-3) hit the field as a 1.5-point favorite against the AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers (11-1) on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at New Era Field. The over/under is set at 48.5. Place your wager with BetMGM's online sportsbook on Bills vs Steelers and other week 14 NFL action HERE.

Bills vs Steelers Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Bills	-1.5	-110	-110	48.5	-110	-110	-125	105

Most of Buffalo's games with a betting line -- nine out of 12 opportunities -- have gone over the point total (75%).
Buffalo is 4-2 against the spread in home games this year, and is 5-1 overall at home.
Buffalo has a 7-5 record against the spread this year.
This season, the Bills have an ATS record of 4-4 when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites.
The Bills, on average, score 10.2 more points per game this season (27.8) than the Steelers allow (17.6).
In games where Buffalo score at least 27.8 points this season, they are 5-1 overall and 5-1 against the spread.
When the Pittsburgh defense allows 17.6 points or fewer this year, the Steelers have put together a 5-0 overall record and a 4-1 record against the spread.

Pittsburgh has compiled an 8-4 record against the spread this season.
The Steelers are 6-4 ATS when an underdog by at least 1.5 points.
Pittsburgh's games have gone over the point total in six out of 12 opportunities this season (50%).
The Steelers average points scored this season (27.8) and the Bills points allowed (25.5) are within 2.3 points of each other.
Pittsburgh is 5-0 overall and 5-0 against the spread when they score at least 27.8 points this season.
When Buffalo allows opposing offenses to put 25.5 points or fewer on the scoreboard this year, they are 6-0 overall and 4-2 against the spread.
Pittsburgh has a 4-1 record against the spread on the road this year, and is 5-0 overall in away games.

The Bills and their opponents have put up more than this matchup's point total (48.5 points) in 58.3% of their outings this season (seven of 12 opportunities).
The Steelers and their opponents have added up to score at least 48.5 points in 33.3% of their matchups this season (four of 12 chances).
The Bills and the Steelers combine to average 7.1 more points per game than the total of 48.5 set for this game.
The Bills and the Steelers have seen their opponents average a combined 5.4 less points per game than the point total of 48.5 set in this game.
The average point total in Bills games this season is 4.7 more points than the total of 48.5 in this matchup.
The average over/under in Steelers games this year is 3.1 less points than the point total of 48.5 for this outing.

Josh Allen has been a dual threat to lead Buffalo in both passing and rushing. He has 3,405 passing yards (283.8 ypg), completing 69.9% of his passes and collecting touchdown 26 passes and eight interceptions over 12 games this season. He's rushed for 321 yards (26.8 ypg) on 87 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
Devin Singletary has carried the ball 128 times for a team-high 543 yards (45.3 per game), with one touchdown in 12 games this year. He's also tacked on 31 catches for 229 yards (19.1 per game).
Stefon Diggs' 1,037 receiving yards (86.4 yards per game) leads the team through 12 games. He has 90 receptions on 122 targets with four touchdowns.
Cole Beasley has collected 797 yards (66.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns, hauling in 66 passes on 82 targets in 12 games this year.
Gabriel Davis' 39 targets have resulted in 25 grabs for 422 yards (35.2 ypg) and five touchdowns through 12 games played.
A.J. Klein has 5.0 sacks to pace the team through 12 games, and also has 5.0 TFL and 61 tackles.
Jordan Poyer, Buffalo's top-tackler, has 97 tackles, 4.0 TFL, two sacks, and two interceptions in 12 games this year.
Tre'Davious White has picked off a team-leading three passes. He also has 50 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 0.5 sacks, and eight passes defended to his name over 11 games.

Bills: Jaquan Johnson: Out (Ankle)

Ben Roethlisberger leads Pittsburgh with 3,105 passing yards (258.8 ypg) on 324-of-484 with 27 touchdowns against seven interceptions over 12 games this season. He also has 13 rushing yards (1.1 ypg) on 21 carries.
James Conner's team-high 645 rushing yards (53.8 per game) have come on 145 carries, with five touchdowns in 12 games this year.
Diontae Johnson's team-high 654 receiving yards (59.5 yards per game) have come on 65 receptions (and 106 targets) with five touchdowns through 11 games.
Chase Claypool has put up a 649-yard season so far (54.1 yards per game) with eight touchdowns, reeling in 47 passes on 78 targets in 12 games.
JuJu Smith-Schuster's 94 targets have resulted in 73 receptions for 600 yards (50.0 ypg) and six touchdowns through 12 games played.
T.J. Watt has 12.0 sacks to pace the team through 12 games, and also has 19.0 TFL, 45 tackles, and one interception.
Avery Williamson is the team's leading tackler through 11 games this year. He's racked up 71 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception.
Minkah Fitzpatrick leads the team with four interceptions, while also collecting 54 tackles and nine passes defended over 12 games.

Steelers: Robert Spillane: Out (Knee), Joe Haden: Out (Concussion)

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