Saturday offers Russell Wilson another chance to showcase why he deserves to be the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting quarterback.
With plenty at stake for Steeler quarterbacks in this preseason finale, the line has swung drastically in Pittsburgh's direction. However, as our Steelers vs. Lions predictions explain, our NFL picks are bullish on Detroit's second-string roster ahead of this August 24 clash.
Steelers vs Lions prediction
My best bet
Lions +6.5 (-105 at FanDuel)
My analysis
The main storyline in this game revolves around the quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as Russell Wilson battles Justin Fields for the starting spot come Week 1.
Both men are new to the city this year, but neither has made a strong case for securing the position in two weeks. This explains why Mike Tomlin has decided to play the starters, giving the Steelers head coach a better opportunity to evaluate them in action and determine who offers the best chance at winning.
That news saw the Steelers move from 3-point to 6.5-point favorites, but in reality, have we seen enough from either Wilson or Fields this summer to warrant a big move in price or to back them?
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Steelers vs Lions odds
Steelers vs Lions live odds
Steelers vs Lions opening odds
- Spread: Pittsburgh -3 (-110) | Detroit +3 (-110)
- Moneyline: Pittsburgh -165 | Detroit +140
- Over/Under: Over 36.5 (-110) | Under 36.5 (-110)
Steelers vs Lions betting trend to know
Mike Tomlin is 0-2 this preseason, a poor mark considering that his overall exhibition record is 41-22 and Pittsburgh's last losing preseason came in 2016. Find more NFL betting trends for Steelers vs. Lions.
Steelers vs Lions game info
| Location: | Ford Field, Detroit, MI |
| Date: | Saturday, 8-24, 2024 |
| Kickoff: | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | NFL Network |
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