Steelers vs Bengals Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 1:05AM | Published: Dec 31, 2024, 1:50AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 18 action at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Steelers vs Bengals game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Bengals a 57% chance of defeating the Steelers at Acrisure Stadium.
Steelers vs Bengals: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NFL game at Acrisure Stadium are listed below:
- Head to Head: Steelers $2.15, Bengals $1.74
- Line: Steelers +2.5 ($1.91), Bengals -2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 48.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Steelers at $2.15 and the Bengals at $1.74.
The Steelers are 2.5-point underdogs against the Bengals, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Bengals (-2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 48.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Steelers and the Bengals have a 50% chance of covering the line.
The 48.5-point over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Steelers vs Bengals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cincinnati at $1.74 with Bet365
- Line: Bengals -2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 48.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Steelers vs Bengals: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Steelers vs Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Week 18 is the Bengals winning 25-23.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati game in Week 18, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Steelers vs Bengals: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Steelers vs Bengals? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase is the most likely player to score the first TD in Steelers vs Bengals.
Chase has a 14.7% chance of scoring the first TD at Acrisure Stadium, while the Bengals WR has a 57.5% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.
Scroll down for our complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Steelers First TD Tips
- Jaylen Warren: 8.2% probability
- George Pickens: 7.6% probability
- Najee Harris: 6.9% probability
- Russell Wilson: 5.6% probability
- Pat Freiermuth: 5.4% probability
Bengals First TD Tips
- Ja'Marr Chase: 14.7% probability
- Tee Higgins: 9.1% probability
- Khalil Herbert: 9.0% probability
- Mike Gesicki: 5.8% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 4.6% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Steelers Anytime TD Tips
- Jaylen Warren: 36.9% probability
- George Pickens: 35.1% probability
- Najee Harris: 33.3% probability
- Pat Freiermuth: 28.0% probability
- Russell Wilson: 27.3% probability
Bengals Anytime TD Tips
- Ja'Marr Chase: 57.5% probability
- Tee Higgins: 42.3% probability
- Khalil Herbert: 41.8% probability
- Mike Gesicki: 27.8% probability
- Andrei Iosivas: 23.4% probability
Steelers-Bengals Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Steelers' Russell Wilson is projected for 212 passing yards, while the Bengals' Joe Burrow is expected to throw for 282 yards.
Steelers Starting QB
- Russell Wilson: 212 projected passing yards
Bengals Starting QB
- Joe Burrow: 282 projected passing yards
Steelers Rushing Yards
- Najee Harris: 51 projected yards
- Jaylen Warren: 46 projected yards
- Russell Wilson: 18 projected yards
Bengals Rushing Yards
- Khalil Herbert: 37 projected yards
- Joe Burrow: 12 projected yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 5 projected yards
Steelers Receiving Yards
- George Pickens: 61 projected yards
- Calvin Austin: 37 projected yards
- Pat Freiermuth: 36 projected yards
- Jaylen Warren: 21 projected yards
- Van Jefferson: 19 projected yards
Bengals Receiving Yards
- Ja'Marr Chase: 80 projected yards
- Tee Higgins: 74 projected yards
- Mike Gesicki: 39 projected yards
- Andrei Iosivas: 34 projected yards
- Tanner Hudson: 18 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati match-up.
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Steelers vs Bengals: Week 18 Essential Details
The NFL Week 18 match-up between the Steelers and Bengals at Acrisure Stadium is scheduled to start at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Date: Sunday 5 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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