Betting Trends: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals

Thursday night football heats up on October 16, 2025, when the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals face off at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. Tune in on amazon prime vid as both clubs look to gain ground in the NFL standings.

The Bengals come in at 2-4 straight up and 2-4-0 against the spread, while Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU and 3-2-0 ATS. You can review their ATS records on our NFL standings page.

Aaron Rodgers starts under center for the Steelers, averaging 23.8 points per game, versus Joe Flacco, who steps in for the injured Joe Burrow and leads a 17.17 PPG offense. Rodgers’ passing attack will test Cincinnati’s secondary, which allows 258.5 passing yards per game, while the Bengals’ 178.5 pass yards per contest will challenge Pittsburgh’s defense, which gives up 245.0 yards through the air.

On the ground, Cincinnati averages 56.7 rushing yards against Pittsburgh’s run defense that yields 110.6. The Steelers excel at pressuring quarterbacks, averaging 4 sacks per game, compared to the 1.83 sacks taken by the Bengals each tilt.

The point spread sits at Pittsburgh -5.5 (-110) and the total at 43.5. In their January 4, 2025 meeting, Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 19-17. With Thursday night football spotlight, these betting trends and game insights will help you place a smarter wager. Ready to bet smarter? Start your OddsTrader Turbo subscription now or grab these lines at a U.S. regulated sportsbook.