Pittsburgh Steelers (0-2 Preseason) vs. Detroit Lions (1-1 Preseason)
This will be the third NFL preseason game for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday against the Detroit Lions. This is the final preparatory and setup game between the two teams before a serious season starts. The game which is a close one takes steam from a loss with those who play well at the home ground. This goes a long way in explaining why gamblers need the services of the best bookie software when tracking such odds of preseason events.
Checking on the preseason and finding out that the offense of the Pittsburgh Steelers is full of potential from Daijun Edwards alone, he has had 5 carries and got 34 yards, an average of 6. 8 per carry. He did complete a run of 24 yards, and therefore perhaps, the oscillation of his performance rises as his activity levels do. Receiver Dez Fitzpatrick has been steady but unsophisticated, he has 66 receiving yards off only 3 catches, 22 yards per catch which is versatility.
New in the Detroit Lions, Sione Vaki can be depended on the rushing game with a total of 51 rush yards from 10 rush attempts and 5.1 rushing yards per attempt. Isaiah Williams in the Wide receiver position has been impressive in the receiving corps; he has had 10 receiving, 106 yards, and 12 targets this preseason. Yards per reception 10. 6 and yards after catch of 72 shows that he is a very good candidate when it comes to receiving and he will also hurt you after the catch is made.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Ford Field |
| TV: | NFLN |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Kyle Allen QB vs. Nate Sudfeld QB
Kyle Allen has shown some potential as the Steelers’ quarterback, as he connected on 73.9% of his passes and had 193 yards passing in the team’s only preseason game. He threw a pick but posted a respectable 95.3 passer rating during the game, which, might point to him being a suitable candidate to take on the Steelers’ offense. His arm strength and decision making have been valuable during crucial moments on the field which gives hope for better performance as the season nears.
However, for the Detroit Lions, Nate Sudfeld has faced some issues affording a completion rate of only 52.9% in the two matches. He has managed to achieve 292 yards while passing however; the passer rating is slightly lower at 60.3 and he has thrown 2 interceptions. Still, all these challenges might not hamper Sudfeld’s performance under pressure as well as officiate a key player in the Lions’ offense.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Steelers -150, Total Odds: 36.5
Even though they have not fared well in pre-season games so far, odd makers rate Steelers slightly ahead of Lions by posting -2.5 for the latter and -150 as moneyline. The total has been set at 36.5, which means that a fair number of goals are expected to be scored in this game. Taking into account the offensive and defensive dynamics of the two sides, these are the stakes that gamblers should ponder upon before making their final choices.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends
Pittsburgh is 3-6 ATS in their last nine but have been a good road team ATS, posting a 11-4 mark in their last 15 games on the road. Lately, the games that their sports have been featured in have been trending in the ‘Under’ markets, which may affect the betting plans given the defensive measures they have embraced in an attempt to reduce leakages on the scoreboard.
Detroit Lions Betting Trends
Detroit has performed exceptionally well ATS, standing at 7-2 after the last nine games, and even better when playing at home: 8-1 SU in the last matches. The OVER has been popular in Lions games; it has hit in the last ten of the fourteen matches, so another high-scoring game might be expected, especially given that the Lions’ offense has found its groove.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions 8/24/24 Betting Picks
Taking into account the trim overview and the odds’ tendencies, it can be mentioned that this game will be rather close. Using historical head to head match up, the Steelers will fancy their chances however, the form and performance of Lions at home coupled with the fact that Steelers are still making adjustments supports bet on the Detroit Lions + 6.
If one is inclined to go for the prop bets or over/under bet, then the tendency of both teams in their previous matches indicates that one should probably go for the over. But, as we know, preseason dynamics and constant team trials and errors are always better to use a spike cautiously. The prediction for the Lions to cover the spread could be viable for NFL free betting tips if both teams are going to stick to their recent output.
