Spread<\/p>\n
Steelers +5.5 (-110)Patriots -5.5 (-110)<\/p>\n
Moneyline<\/p>\n
Steelers: +190Patriots: -230<\/p>\n
Total<\/p>\n
41.5 (Over -112\/Under -108)<\/p>\n
New England is the clear favorite in this game, even after a loss in Week 1 to Seattle. Both of these teams covered the spread in their season openers, though the offenses were 30th (Pittsburgh) and 21st (New England) in EPA\/Play.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That\u2019s led to a lower total than most of the games in the Week 2 slate<\/a>, and it\u2019s worth noting that the Pats and Steelers appeared in two of the seven games that went UNDER last week.\u00a0<\/p>\n Steelers vs. Patriots Score Prediction<\/p>\n SI Betting\u2019s senior editor Iain MacMillan and I are on opposite sides in this game, though we both expect the same team to win.<\/p>\n MacMillan explained why he\u2019s betting on the Patriots in his Road to 272 column<\/a>, where picks every game, every week:\u00a0<\/p>\n The Steelers’ offense ranks 29th in EPA per play, 30th in success rate, and 21st in DVOA. That’s bad news for them now that they have to play an actual good team in the New England Patriots, who are coming off a mini-BYE.<\/p>\n I’m not concerned with A.J. Brown being out. The Patriots won many games without him last season, and they can win games without him this season. I’m also not going to put too much into their Week 1 loss against the Super Bowl champions. This team is built to beat up on inferior opponents, which is exactly what the Steelers are.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh\u2019s offensive issues are a major concern, but this team completely shut down the Cooper Rush-led Falcons in Week 1, ranking No. 2 in EPA\/Play while allowing just 4.2 yards per play.\u00a0<\/p>\n New England\u2019s offense is much better, but it didn\u2019t show that in Week 1, scoring just 10 points against Seattle with Drake Maye throwing three picks. We\u2019ve seen Maye struggle in several starts in a row dating back to last year\u2019s playoffs, and the Steelers did beat this Patriots team in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n At the end of the day, the Patriots probably end up winning this game because of Pittsburgh\u2019s lack of offensive firepower with Rodgers at the end of his career. Still, I believe in this Pittsburgh defense<\/a> to keep this closer than the spread suggests.\u00a0<\/p>\n Final Score Prediction: Patriots 20, Steelers 16<\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. Sign up and get\u00a0$150 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet.<\/a><\/p>\n
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