Steelers vs. Bengals 2025 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov 16

The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) are the favorites -- expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -5.5) -- against the Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) in a battle of two division rivals. The predicted point total for the matchup is 48.5.

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Steelers vs. Bengals Odds & Betting Lines

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Steelers vs. Bengals Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Steelers (-5.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (48.5)
  
• Prediction: Steelers 32 - Bengals 21

How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati

• Game date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: Acrisure Stadium
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• TV: CBS
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Steelers vs. Bengals Recent Matchups

• Pittsburgh has a 3-2 record against Cincinnati in their last five matchups.
• In their last five head-to-head matchups, Pittsburgh has compiled 142 points against Cincinnati, while allowing only 111 points.

Pittsburgh Betting Info

• In nine Pittsburgh games this year, it has four wins against the spread.
• The Steelers have been favored by 5.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
• Pittsburgh contests this year have eclipsed the over/under 55.6% of the time (five times in nine games with a set point total).
• When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Steelers are 3-2, picking up a win 60% of the time.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Steelers' implied win probability is 71.4%.

Steelers Stats

Pittsburgh's Key Players

Offense

• Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 1,853 yards, 18 touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) and seven interceptions this year. He averages 205.9 yards per game and 6.8 per attempt, while completing 66.8% of his attempts.
• Jaylen Warren has collected 474 rushing yards with two touchdowns (59.3 yards per game through eight games). His 4.2 yards per attempt rank 25th in the NFL.
• Warren has 23 receptions on 26 targets for 214 yards. He has one receiving TD.
• In nine games played, D.K. Metcalf is averaging 55.8 yards and 3.6 receptions per game to total 502 receiving yards and 32 catches. He's been targeted 54 times, and has five receiving touchdowns.
• Kenneth Gainwell has rushed for 220 yards with three touchdowns (24.4 yards per game in nine games).
• He has added 29 catches (on 34 targets) for 123 receiving yards with zero touchdowns. He's averaging 13.7 receiving yards and 3.2 receptions per game.

Defense

• On defense for the Steelers, T.J. Watt has powered the unit with 37 tackles, 7.0 TFL, six sacks, and one interception in 2025.
• Payton Wilson has 1.0 sack as well as 5.0 TFL, 70 tackles, and one interception.
• Patrick Queen has collected 68 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Nick Herbig has one interception while also adding 20 tackles, 8.0 TFL, 5.5 sacks, and two passes defended.

Cincinnati Betting Info

• Cincinnati is 3-6-0 against the spread this season.
• The Bengals have covered the spread once this year when underdogs by 5.5 points or more (in three chances).
• This year, Cincinnati games have hit the over seven times.
• The Bengals have entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won once.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 32.8% chance of a victory for the Bengals.

Bengals Stats

Cincinnati's Key Players

Offense

• Joe Flacco is averaging 6.2 passing yards per attempt (26th in the NFL) and 258.6 yards per game this year, completing 61.6% of his passes on the way to 2,069 total yards, 13 touchdowns and eight interceptions through eight games.
• He's added 29 yards on the ground (fourth on the Bengals), with one rushing touchdown. He's averaging 3.6 yards per game and 2.1 per attempt.
• Ja'Marr Chase has 831 receiving yards (second in the NFL) and five touchdowns on 76 receptions (first in the NFL), while being targeted 107 times.
• Tee Higgins has totaled 481 receiving yards and six touchdowns (fourth in the NFL) on 32 receptions, while being targeted 56 times on the season.
• Chase Brown averages 46.7 rushing yards per game over nine games (420 total yards), with two rushing touchdowns.
• Brown also has 201 receiving yards (22.3 per game) on 33 catches (3.7 per game). He has been targeted 45 times with one touchdown reception.

Defense

• Jordan Battle has intercepted three passes to go with 68 tackles and four passes defended in 2025. He's fourth in the league in interceptions.
• Demetrius Knight II has 1.0 TFL, 68 tackles, and one interception.
• Geno Stone has 1.0 sack in addition to his 2.0 TFL, 58 tackles, and one interception.
• Daxton Hill has intercepted one pass and also has 55 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

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