Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl Odds

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been one of the most successful teams in the NFL, and they have been the second-most successful team of the 21st Century. Pittsburgh has only posted one losing record over the last two decades, and the Steelers followed up that disappointing season with a franchise record 15-1 record the next year. The franchise hasn’t finished a year with a losing record since 2003, so it’s no shock to see Pittsburgh as one of the favorites per the Super Bowl betting odds.

Odds to Win Super Bowl LIV
Pittsburgh Steelers +1600

Although a ton of offseason hype led to Cleveland having the lowest NFL betting odds to win the AFC North in the summer, things have now returned to the norm. Pittsburgh has the lowest odds in the division with a price of +130 to win the AFC North,

Offensive Outlook

No Brown, no Bell, no problem. The Killer B’s went through an acrimonious split over the last year with Le’Veon Bell refusing to suit up for the Steelers last season and Antonio Brown tossing virtual Molotov cocktails at everything in sight on his way out. Although this team was talented and finished in the top five in total offense for the fourth time in five seasons, it was clear that the locker room chemistry had been affected.

The hope is that things will smooth over now. Pittsburgh has other young, talented players ready to step forward, and Ben Roethlisberger is still at the top of his game.

Roethlisberger threw for over 5,000 yards last season, and this year he will have a new No. 1 receiver. Brown’s departure means that Juju Smith-Schuster is going to receive the bulk of the looks. Smith-Schuster will be out to build on a breakout campaign in 2018 that saw the second-year receiver eclipse 1,400 receiving yards.

There is some serious hype surrounding two others coming into the year. Speedster James Washington is looking to make a name for himself in his second season out of Oklahoma State. Washington had a 42.1 percent catch rate in 2018, and that must improve. Tight end Vance McDonald will receive a lot more looks with Jesse James now in Detroit as well.

The ground game should continue to be strong. James Conner missed three games last season and still nearly posted 1,500 yards from scrimmage. As always, the offensive line must remain healthy, but they have a checkered history of injuries. Keep that in mind if betting NFL player props.

Defensive Outlook

Pittsburgh has been known for developing linebackers, and word is the Steelers might have the next great one in Devin Bush Jr. Bush has received glowing reviews throughout summer and the preseason, and Pittsburgh moving up in the draft to take him looks like a shrewd move.

This defense has needed a playmaker at inside linebacker since Ryan Shazier suffered his scary injury, and Bush might be able to fill those massive shoes. TJ Watt is one of the best young outside linebackers in the league too, so that should make his transition easier.

The defensive line has been solid for a few years now as everyone understands their role up front in the 3-4. Cameron Heyward has come on strong in recent seasons, establishing himself as the leader along the defensive line.

Cornerback is a murky situation for Pittsburgh. Artie Burns never panned out as a first-round pick, and Joe Haden has lost a step entering his 13th season in the league. Last year’s first-round pick Terrell Edmunds could help out in a big way if he made the jump, but his rookie season was mediocre.

Season Projection

There was a little more value in the Pittsburgh Steelers to win it all per the NFL betting odds a few weeks ago. It seems the secret is out now though as the odds have fallen sharply since that point. Pittsburgh was +2500 to win the Super Bowl, and that would have been an excellent number to grab considering where the line sits now.

If Pittsburgh jumps to 20-1 or more again before the first games are played, that’s worth a bet. Otherwise, it’s hard to get in now since the ship has largely sailed.

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