Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills Week 5 Betting Preview, Odds, and Player Props

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin had enough of starting quarterback Mitch Trubisky and replaced him with first-round pick Kenny Pickett.  While it gave the team a jolt, the Pittsburgh Steelers allowed the go-ahead touchdown with 18 seconds remaining in a 24-20 loss to the New York Jets.

The Steelers did not cover the spread as a 3-point favorite. It was a rough beat for Steelers bettors as they blew a 10-point fourth-quarter lead. Over bettors of 41 0r 41.5 cashed with Breece Hall’s late rushing touchdown.

Tomlin pulled the plug on Trubisky at halftime after another lackluster stat line. Trubisky only threw for 84 passing yards and an interception on 7-of-13 passing.

Pickett stepped in as the Steelers trailed 10-6 at half, and led the Steelers to a 20-10 lead they could not hold onto. The rookie finished 10-for-13 for 120 yards with a rushing touchdown and three interceptions.

It could be the Pickett show for Week 5 and beyond.

Opening NFL Week 5 betting lines have the Steelers as a 14-point underdogs against the Buffalo Bills with the total points at 47. 

Pittsburgh Steelers betting line vs. Buffalo Bills Week 5

The Steelers are 14-point underdogs against the Bills, the largest spread they have ever faced as underdog. Before this week, the Steelers were the last time in the NFL to never be a 14- or larger-point favorite.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills Week 5 betting preview

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Buffalo Bills Week 4 betting preview:

• Steelers 1-3 ATS; Bills 2-2 ATS
• Steelers 2-2 O/U; Bills 1-3 O/U
• Steelers 18.5 avg points for; Bills 28.5 avg points for
• Steelers 18.5 avg points against; Bills 14.5 avg points against

Pittsburgh Steelers Week 5 player props

Pittsburgh Steelers player props have been released for Week vs. Buffalo at PA sportsbooks.

Kenny Pickett props

Passing yards

• DraftKings PA sportsbook: Not available.
• Casears PA sportsbook: Over 208.5 (-111) / Under 208.5 (-123)

Passing touchdowns

• DraftKings: Not available.
• Caesars: Over 0.5 (-234) / Under 0.5 (+165)

Rushing yards

• DraftKings: Not available.
• Caesars: Over 18.5 (-115) / Under 18.5 (-119)

Najee Harris props

Rushing yards

• DraftKings: Over 51.5 (-115) / Under 51.5 (-115)
• Caesars: Over 51.5 (-117) / Under 51.5 (-117)

Receiving yards

• DraftKings: Over 14.5 (-115) / Under 14.5 (-115)
• Caesars: Over 14.5 (-119) / Under 14.5 (-115)

Rushing + receiving yards

• DraftKings: Over 69.5 (-115) / Under 69.5 (-115)
• Caesars: Over 69.5 (-119) / Under 69.5 (-115)

Diontae Johnson props

Receiving yards

• DraftKings: Over 52.5 (-115) / Under 52.5 (-115)
• Caesars: Over 52.5 (-125) / Under 52.5 (-109)

Chase Claypool props

Receiving yards

• DraftKings: Over 32.5 (-115) / Under 32.5 (-115)
• Caesars: Over 32.5 (-121) / Under 32.5 (-113)

George Pickens props

Receiving yards

• DraftKings: Over 37.5 (-115) / Under 37.5 (-115)
• Caesars: Over 32.5 (-121) / Under 32.5 (-113)

Pat Freiermuth props

Receiving yards

• DraftKings: Over 37.5 (-120) / Under 37.5 (-110)
• Caesars: Over 37.5 (-121) / Under 37.5 (-113)

Pittsburgh Steelers Week 5 betting insight

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally moved to the future of the franchise by inserting rookie first-rounder Kenny Pickett as the starting quarterback.

“There’s definitely some excitement and hope with the change of quarterbacks,” Max Schmerin, sportsbook manager at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, said. “On paper, Pickett’s state line doesn’t look grea, however, if you watched the game, a lot of those interceptions hit receiver’s hands. The talk all week has been about how Kenny Pickett is hopefully going to turn this team around.”

Having said that, Steelers bettors are not behind their team this week as 14-point underdogs against the Bills. According Schmerin, 70% of the money and 82% of the tickets is on the Bills’ moneyline. Sixty percent of the money and 45% of the tickets is on the Bills’ spread.

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