Steelers vs Chargers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 3, 2024
Last updated: Sep 22, 2024, 5:01PM | Published: Sep 15, 2024, 5:01PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Los Angeles Chargers in NFL Week 3 action at Acrisure Stadium on Monday, beginning at 3:00am AEST.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Steelers vs Chargers game, plus the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Pittsburgh vs LA Chargers NFL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Steelers a 60% chance of defeating the Chargers in Week 3 of the NFL season.
Steelers vs Chargers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at Acrisure Stadium are shown below:
- Head to Head: Steelers $1.67, Chargers $2.25
- Line: Steelers -2.5 ($1.91), Chargers +2.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 36 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 $1.67 and the Chargers at $2.25.
The Steelers are listed as 2.5-point favourites against the Chargers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Chargers (+2.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 36 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Chargers (+2.5) are predicted to cover the line 51% of the time, while the 36-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Steelers vs Chargers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.67 with Bet365
- Line: Chargers +2.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 36 at $1.91 with Bet365
Steelers vs Chargers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Steelers vs Chargers at Acrisure Stadium in Week 3 is the Steelers winning 19-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs LA Chargers game in Week 3, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
For more detailed analysis from experts in the US, check out Dimers' full Steelers vs Chargers prediction.
Steelers vs Chargers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Steelers vs Chargers? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Najee Harris is the most likely player to score the first TD in Steelers vs Chargers.
Harris has an 11.9% chance of scoring the first TD at Acrisure Stadium, while the Steelers RB has a 39.4% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Steelers First TD Tips
- Najee Harris: 11.9% probability
- George Pickens: 9.4% probability
- Jaylen Warren: 7.5% probability
- Justin Fields: 6.9% probability
- Pat Freiermuth: 5.1% probability
Chargers First TD Tips
- J.K. Dobbins: 10.2% probability
- Gus Edwards: 8.5% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 6.2% probability
- Quentin Johnston: 5.2% probability
- Joshua Palmer: 5.1% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Steelers Anytime TD Tips
- Najee Harris: 39.4% probability
- George Pickens: 32.3% probability
- Jaylen Warren: 27.0% probability
- Justin Fields: 24.9% probability
- Pat Freiermuth: 19.5% probability
Chargers Anytime TD Tips
- J.K. Dobbins: 35.1% probability
- Gus Edwards: 29.9% probability
- Ladd McConkey: 24.1% probability
- Quentin Johnston: 19.5% probability
- Joshua Palmer: 18.2% probability
Steelers-Chargers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Steelers' Justin Fields is projected to have a quiet game with 165 passing yards, while the Chargers' Justin Herbert is expected to throw for 188 yards.
Steelers Starting QB
- Justin Fields: 165 projected passing yards
Chargers Starting QB
- Justin Herbert: 188 projected passing yards
Steelers Rushing Yards
- Najee Harris: 62 projected yards
- Justin Fields: 46 projected yards
- Jaylen Warren: 35 projected yards
Chargers Rushing Yards
- J.K. Dobbins: 77 projected yards
- Gus Edwards: 38 projected yards
- Justin Herbert: 11 projected yards
Steelers Receiving Yards
- George Pickens: 49 projected yards
- Pat Freiermuth: 33 projected yards
- Van Jefferson: 20 projected yards
- Calvin Austin: 16 projected yards
- Jaylen Warren: 15 projected yards
Chargers Receiving Yards
- Ladd McConkey: 42 projected yards
- Quentin Johnston: 33 projected yards
- Joshua Palmer: 28 projected yards
- Hayden Hurst: 19 projected yards
- Will Dissly: 15 projected yards
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs LA Chargers game.
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Steelers vs Chargers: Week 3 Essential Details
The NFL Week 3 game between the Steelers and Chargers at Acrisure Stadium is scheduled to begin at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Date: Monday 23 September 2024
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs LA Chargers predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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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