Buccaneers (8-9 last year) vs Steelers (9-8 last season)
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8/11/2023 — The Pittsburgh Steelers ranked 20th in the National Football League with 3,779 yards given up in the air,. They allowed 222.3 passing yards per game and a pass completion percentage of 61.3% in their 17 matches. For the 330.4 yards they allowed per game in football, they were 13th in the NFL last year. They allowed 7 and 29 passing and running touchdowns, respectively. They let teams rush for an average of 4.2 yards per rush and 108.1 rushing yards per game last season.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were 25th in the NFL with an average of 18.4 points per game for scoring ability. The Buccaneers ended the 2017 season second among all NFL teams with 4,586 yards gained via the air and an average of 269.8 passing yards per game. Throughout the course of the season, they ran for 1,308 yards, averaging 76.9 yards per run. Tampa Bay held an average of 346.7 yards per game, placing them 15th in the league. The Tampa Bay offense ranked 13th with 793 yards of penalties on 99 violations in the league in terms of helping the opposition.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Game Info
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Date: Friday, August 11, 2023
Venue: Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, FL
TV: CBS
Pittsburgh Steelers QB Kenny Pickett and Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Tom Brady
The Steelers trounced the Browns 28-14 in their most recent matchup. With 13 of his 29 throws completed, Kenny Pickett gained 195 yards and one score. With no interceptions and a quarterback rating of 79, he won the game. George Pickens averaged 24.0 yards per grab with three catches for 72 yards. Najee Harris led the Steelers with 23 offensive running attempts for 84 yards (3.7 yards per carry). They completed 67 plays in total, gaining 337 yards. The Pittsburgh Steelers rushed the ball 37 times for 148 yards with 23 offensive running attempts for 84 yards (3.7 yards per tote).
The last time the Buccaneers competed on the field, they lost to the Cowboys by a score of 31-14. Tom Brady completed 35 of 66 passes for 351 yards, a passer rating 72.2, and 2 touchdowns. He threw 5 passes, averaging 5.3 yards, and committed 1 interception. Rachaad White ran the ball for Tampa Bay seven times for 41 yards, averaging 5.9 yards per tote. Chris Godwin, the leading receiver for the Buccaneers, caught 10 catches for 85 yards (8.5 yards per grab). Tampa Bay ended the contest with 52 yards on 12 carries for an average of 4.3 yards.
Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Steelers -110, Total Odds: 39
The Buccaneers are 0-8 SU in their last 8 matches against an American Football Conference opponent. Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in their last 5 matches against an American Football Conference North Division opponent. The total stayed UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 9 matches played in August.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends
- The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
- The total remained UNDER in 4 of the Steelers’ last 6 matches.
- Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in their last 7 outings.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last 8 games against the Bucs.
- The Steelers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 matches against Tampa Bay.
- The team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 matches on the road.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends
- The Buccaneers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 matches.
- The total stayed UNDER in 14 of the Bucs’ last 20 matches.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 matches.
- The total hung OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 matches against Pittsburgh.
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 2-9-1 ATS in their last 12 home matches.
- Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 matches at home against the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Betting Trends
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: The Steelers are always worth considering while facing the underdog because of their outstanding coaching. It is helpful that the Bucs have two gunslinger quarterbacks in Mayfield and Trask who will want to push the ball downfield and score. Given that this particular night in Florida will be humid, the Buccaneers should be more accustomed. Uncertainties in the Steelers’ offensive line might possibly decide this game and lead to one or two turnovers. Lay the point with the Buccaneers at home.
Free Pick and Prediction: Tampa Bay will win 23-19.
