The New England Patriots (2-10) bring a five-game losing streak into a meeting against the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5) for this week’s NFL Thursday Night Football.
Game Information
Game Day: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Time: 8:15 PM ET
TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video
Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Spread: Steelers (-6, -112), Patriots (+6 +108)
Total 30.5, Under -108, Over -112
Moneyline: Steelers (-260), Patriots (+220
The Steelers came up short 24-10 last week when they met the Arizona Cardinals. In their most recent outing, the Patriots took on the Chargers and lost by a final score of 6-0.
The Steelers are the favorite (-6) against the Patriots.
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Steelers Betting Information
The Steelers are 7-5-0 against the spread this season.
The Steelers are 0-1 ATS when favored by six points or more this season.
Each of the Steelers’ 12 games with a set total this season have gone Under or pushed the Over/Under.
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Steelers are 3-2, picking up a victory 60% of the time.
The Steelers have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -260 or shorter in only one game this season, which they lost.
Patriots Betting Information
New England is only 2-10-0 ATS this season.
The Patriots are 1-2 against the spread when an underdog by six points or more this year.
New England has not hit the over on a point total in 12 games with a set Over/Under.
This season, the Patriots have been the underdog eight times and won one of those games.
This season, the Patriots have won one of their two games when they’re the underdog by at least +220 on the moneyline.
Season Stats Steelers-Patriots
Steelers Stats Patriots
179.6 Pass yards 186.8
227.3 Pass yards against 221.8
115.3 Rush yards 103.7
121 Rush yards against 88.7
+10 Turnover differential -9
Steelers Leaders
In addition to his 2,070 passing yards and 62% completion percentage this year, Kenny Pickett has thrown for six touchdowns against four interceptions.
Pickett has made an impact with his legs, running for 54 yards and one TD in 12 games.
As a runner, Najee Harris has generated 661 rushing yards with four rushing touchdowns in 12 games.
The Steelers’ passing attack has been aided by the receiving ability of Harris, who has grabbed 21 balls (on 30 targets) for 130 yards and zero touchdowns.
Jaylen Warren has assisted the Steelers’ offense by rushing for 601 yards (5.1 yards per carry and three rushing touchdowns.
Warren has added 243 receiving yards and zero touchdowns on 38 receptions as a pass-catcher.
George Pickens has been targeted 78 times for 44 receptions, 748 yards and three touchdowns in 12 games.
T.J. Watt has played 12 games, recording 14 sacks to go with 13 TFL, 47 tackles, and one interception for the Steelers.
As part of the Steelers’ defensive unit, Alex Highsmith has totaled six sacks. That adds to seven TFL, 47 tackles, and one interception in 12 games.
Steelers linebacker, Elandon Roberts has posted 80 tackles, nine TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended in 12 games.
The Steelers’ defensive unit has been aided by the play of Damontae Kazee, who has played 12 games, collecting 53 tackles and two interceptions.
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Patriots Leaders
Rhamondre Stevenson has rushed for 619 yards (51.6 per game) and four touchdowns in 12 games.
In the passing game, Stevenson has scored zero touchdowns, with 38 catches for 238 yards.
Mac Jones has passed for 2,120 yards (192.7 per game), completing 64.9% of his passes, with 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 11 games.
In 12 games, Ezekiel Elliott has run for 429 yards (35.8 per game) and two TDs.
In the passing game, Elliott has scored zero touchdowns, with 24 receptions for 154 yards.
Tight end, Hunter Henry has scored three TDs, catching 32 balls for 313 yards (28.5 per game).
Ja’Whaun Bentley has been providing a big boost on defense, registering 79 tackles, five TFL, four sacks, and three passes defended for the Patriots.
In 12 games for the Patriots, Kyle Dugger has registered two interceptions to go with 72 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and four passes defended.
Jabrill Peppers has recorded 63 tackles, five TFL, one sack, and one interception in 12 games.
The Patriots’ Jahlani Tavai has registered 70 tackles, four TFL, one sack, and one interception in the 12 games he’s played.
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