Detroit vs Pittsburgh Week 10 Pick
In creating our Detroit vs Pittsburgh prediction, we note that the odds are shrinking from 9.0 to 8.5 to 8.0. Thus, you can now find the Pittsburgh Steelers at -8.0 (-110). If you’re going with the underdog Detroit Lions, you can still bet them at +9.0 (-124). The 0-8 Lions last played Philadelphia, losing 44-6. The Steelers, who are on a four-game winning streak, last eked out a 29-27 win against the Chicago Bears.
This Week 10, NFL contest will be played on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Kickoff is schedule for 1:00 pm ET at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA. The forecast is cloudy with a 62 percent chance of showers. The temperature at game time will be 42. That will also be the high. Winds will be 8 mph from the SSW with gusts up to 12 mph. The game will be covered by FOX.
Lions vs Steelers Projection – Key Stats
The Lions have lost six-of-eight by eight or more points. However, Pittsburgh has just one eight-point win this season. That was in Week 5 against Denver (27-19). Detroit is averaging only 16.8 PPG. At the same time, the Steelers are putting up 20.1 PPG. The major difference between these teams is on defense, as the hometown team is holding opponents to 21.1 PPG while the visiting Lions are giving up 30.5 PPG. Our Detroit vs Pittsburgh prediction notes that Detroit’s PA average is the second-worst in the NFL. On defense, the Steelers are much better than the Lions in sacks (22-14), TFL (41-27, PD (34-24), forced fumbles (12-4), and fumbles recovered (5-3). Detroit has just four picks and Pittsburgh only three.
Detroit vs Pittsburgh Prediction – Players
Both of these teams utilize the air attack to generate offensive yards and points. This season, Lion QB Jared Goff is completing 66.9 percent of his passes. He’s thrown eight TD passes, six picks, and been sacked 22 times. Four different players have two scoring catches with the top receivers being tight end T.J. Hockenson and running back D'Andre Swift. Swift, who has three rushing scores, is second in the ground attack to leading rusher Jamaal Williams (2 TDs).
Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is completing 65.6 percent of his throws. He’s tossed 10 TD passes and four interceptions. Roethlisberger has been sacked 18 times. (Late Note: Roethlisberger out due to COVID 19.) Tight end Pat Freiermuth has a team best four TD catches, while wideout Diontae Johnson tops the team with 45 receptions. He’s caught three scoring passes. Dual-threat running back Najee Harris leads the rush attack with 541 yards on 150 carries and two rushing TDs. He’s also scored twice as a receiver. Note, Harris is listed as queStionable for this game.
Our Detroit vs Pittsburgh Prediction
For us, the possibility that Harris may play with an injury or may not be available at all is a huge factor in this pick. Plus, despite the blowout last week by the Eagles, we find that Goff is a solid threat, and, as noted, Pittsburgh’s Roethlisberger is out with COVID. Finally, although they are winning, Pittsburgh tends to do so by just a few points. Our Detroit vs Pittsburgh prediction is the Lions at +9.0.
Summary – Detroit Lions vs Pittsburgh Steelers Pick:
Point Spread Pick – Detroit Lions at +9.0 (-124)
