NFL : Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons Odds & Prediction

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September 3, 2024

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Game Info: September 8, 2024 1:00PM EDT @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Both teams are seeking to turn around their seasons, with the Steelers having a strong record compared o the Falcons. Despite recent struggles, Pittsburgh has impressive scoring and yardage numbers, while Atlanta is looking to bounce back from a tough stretch of games.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Steelers +135 , Falcons -155

Spread: Steelers +3 , Falcons -3

Over/Under: 42

Team Recent Performance

Pittsburgh Steelers

The team was beaten 17-24 at Detroit on 25th August, failing to cover -7 and going over the 35.5 mark. On 18th August, they lost 3-9 to Buffalo, this time failing to cover -2.5 and going under 38. On 10th August they lost 12-20 to Houston, actually covering +3 spread and going under 38.5 marks. They were also beaten by Buffalo again on January 16th with a score of 31-17 thus failing their chance of covering +10 and going over at that time by 39.5 points learned in class before progressing to the next 17-10 win against Baltimore which did not only allow them to maintain an advantage of -3 but also resulted in a total under 34.

Atlanta Falcons

On August 24th, they suffered a 0-31 defeat to Jacksonville which could not cover the +8 spread and hit under 35. On August 18th, they suffered an equal point loss of 12-13 in Baltimore, with a +2.5 spread and under 34. On August 10th, they lost 13-20 at Miami; it was not able to cover -2.5 spread and therefore hit under 38. On January 8th ,they went down 17-48 against New Orleans with a failure to cover their +3.5 type and above 42. On January 1st ,they were beaten by Chicago at a record of 17-37; again failing to beat their point difference of +2.5 and thus going over 39.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The Pittsburgh Steelers 6-1-1 have a much better record than the Atlanta Falcons 1-6-1. As per spread records, both teams stand at 4-4. The over/under betting records show 3-5 for both teams. On average, the Steelers score more points than the Falcons (25.88 vs 20.38). Furthermore, Pittsburgh has greater rushing yards (119.25 vs 104.25) and also beats Atlanta in terms of passing yards (273.12 vs 235.12). They also boast of higher completion percentage (68.85% vs 61.82%) as well as total yards per game played (392.38 vs 339.38). The turnover rates remain relatively constant with Steelers having an average of 1.12 compared to Falcons’ 1.25. Therefore; turnover rates are nearly identical whereas turnover ratios 1 Steelers compared to 1.25 in Falcons.

Team Injuries

Pittsburgh Steelers

Isaac Seumalo (G) is questionable for the upcoming game against Atlanta with an undisclosed issue. Nate Herbig (G) is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Jeremiah Moon (LB) and Dylan Cook (T) are on IR for undisclosed issues. Jaylen Warren (RB) is anticipated to play with a hamstring injury. David Perales (LB) is on IR with a knee injury. Troy Fautanu (T), Payton Wilson (LB), and Roman Wilson (WR) are all questionable, dealing with knee, concussion, and ankle injuries, respectively. Ryan Watts (CB) is on IR with an undisclosed issue.

Atlanta Falcons

Groin injury may keep Kaden Elliss (LB) from playing in Pittsburgh’s next match. Nate Landman (LB) is playing with the same status due to a quad injury. Harrison Hand (CB), Rondale Moore (WR), Josh Thompson (CB), DeMarcco Hellams (S), and Bralen Trice (LB) remain on Injured Reserve because of knee, knee undisclosed, ankle and knee problems respectively.Besides this, Robert Burns (RB) is listed among those who are physically unable to perform due to undisclosed reasons.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

Considering how well Pittsburgh has been performing and how inconsistent Atlanta has been, Sportbook.ag predicts that the Steelers will cover the spread and win outright. If Pittsburgh’s offense plays at its normal level, then the total score might go over 42.

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