Pittsburgh Steelers at Las Vegas Raiders Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Steelers are on the road at the Las Vegas Raiders for the Sunday Night Football Game of the Week. This is part of the Week 3 schedule in the National Football League.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a thrilling Week 2 win on Monday Night Football over the Cleveland Browns. That win came after losing in Week 1 to the San Francisco 49ers.
The Las Vegas Raiders did the opposite. The Raiders beat the Broncos in Week 1 and then fell in Week 2 against the Buffalo Bills.
The Las Vegas Raiders are -2.5 in this game at home. The total for the Sunday Night Football game is listed at 42.5 points.
Steelers Need some Firepower
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in dire need of igniting their offense. Thus far this season, they’ve managed a mere 33 points, with a noteworthy 14 of those points coming from defensive plays.
Following a single touchdown in Game 1, their offensive output remained lackluster in Game 2, yielding only one more touchdown. Their ground game is struggling as well, ranking 31st in the NFL with a mere 48 yards per game.
Najee Harris is getting his share of opportunities, as indicated by his NFL Player Stats, with 16 carries this season, but he has only managed to gain 74 yards. The standout offensive moment on Monday Night was when Kenny Pickett connected with George Pickens for a touchdown, accounting for their sole offensive score. So far this season, Pickens has accumulated 163 yards from nine receptions.
Pittsburgh is gearing up for back-to-back road games, with their next destination being Houston to face the Texans. The Pittsburgh Steelers players are well aware of their good fortune in achieving a 1-1 record and acknowledge the need to step up their game for Week 3 and beyond.
Raiders Need to Get Ball to Weapons
As for the Las Vegas Raiders, they are eagerly anticipating their first home game of the season to establish some comfort. The Steelers have just left town, and the Packers are scheduled for a prime-time matchup in Week 5. Las Vegas is also grappling with offensive struggles, currently ranking 30th in the league in rushing yards, just slightly ahead of Pittsburgh, with a mere 58 yards per game.
Josh Jacobs, in particular, has been experiencing frustration, managing only 46 yards on 28 carries this season. Receiver Davante Adams is the cornerstone of the Raiders’ passing attack, boasting 12 receptions, 150 yards, and a touchdown.
Currently, Las Vegas stands at the top of the AFC West alongside Kansas City. Both the Chargers and the Broncos are trailing, having yet to secure a victory in the 2023 season. Throughout the year, the Las Vegas Raiders’ odds have remained relatively stable, thanks in part to their consistent quarterback performance.
Raiders Win at Home
Look for the Raiders to get the ball to their top guys. Josh Jacobs and Devonte Adams are going to get the ball early and get the ball often in this game. It would make sense for the Raiders to get the ball in those guys’ hands at home here.
Pittsburgh just has not been able to get it together on the offensive side. Kenny Pickett is still struggling in the league so far. Look for the Steelers to struggle to keep up in this game.
The Raiders win their first home game of the season in front of a huge crowd. When betting on this game, take the Raiders to move to 2-1. Betting the Las Vegas Raiders -2.5 is the way to go.
