The Bengals will play the Steelers on Saturday, January 4th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Acrisure Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 18 matchup at 8:08 pm EST. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2024-25 NFL regular season is winding down. One of the upcoming Week 18 matchups includes a battle between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers . Set for Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium, the result of this game may affect this season's playoff picture. Take note of each team's performance stats below. Any late-season momentum will likely carryover into the playoffs.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Looking at Week 18 of the 2024-25 NFL regular season, the Cincinnati Bengals have a 93.33 power ranking based on our formula. The Pittsburgh Steelers currently possess a 91.67 power ranking as the regular season wraps up.
- Away Cincinnati Bengals - The Cincinnati Bengals have a 5-3-0 record as an away team for the 2024-25 regular season, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins.
- Home Pittsburgh Steelers - As for the Pittsburgh Steelers, they come to this Week 18 game with a 5-2-0 record as a home team. They rank 4th in the league for home team wins.
- Points Scored - The Cincinnati Bengals currently rank 6th (453) as we approach Week 18, with the Pittsburgh Steelers ranked 14th (363) for points scored to date.
- Points Against - With the regular season concluding, the Cincinnati Bengals rank 4th (417) for points score against them. Note that the Pittsburgh Steelers now rank 25th (328) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The final games of the season will determine who heads to the playoffs. As Week 18 action looms, the Cincinnati Bengals have a 8-8-0 record, with the Pittsburgh Steelers at 10-6-0 for the 2024-25 NFL regular season.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Bengals be takin' on the Steelers in a crucial battle.
This be a game that could alter the playoff picture for both teams.
The Bengals be standin' at 8-8-0 while the Steelers be at 10-6-0. BetRivers and BetMGM be the best legal NFL sportsbooks, we've gathered this matchup's prop bets below. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds for this matchup in the following tables. Arrr!
Best Bengals at Steelers Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Steelers | Favorite Cincinnati Bengals |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Steelers | Favorite Cincinnati Bengals |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cincinnati Bengals are -2.5 -115 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Steelers are +2.5 -105 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 48.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cincinnati Bengals are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Steelers are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Bengals
Steelers
1/04/25 8:08pm EST | -2.5 -115+2.5 -105 |
Underdog Pittsburgh Steelers - Pittsburgh Steelers bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Pittsburgh Steelers underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Cincinnati Bengals - Cincinnati Bengals bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 Cincinnati Bengals favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cincinnati Bengals at Pittsburgh Steelers Prop Bets
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Bengals
Steelers
First Team To Score
1/04/25 8:08pm EST | -120-105Bet |
Bengals
Steelers
No Touchdown
To Score 1st Touchdown
1/04/25 8:08pm EST | -135+100+15000Bet |
Bengals
Steelers
Game to Overtime
1/04/25 8:08pm EST | Yes +725No -2500Bet |
Bengals
Steelers
Safety to be Scored
1/04/25 8:08pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Joe Burrow
Interceptions Thrown
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1500.5 u +110Bet |
Russell Wilson
Interceptions Thrown
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet |
Joe Burrow
Longest Passing Completion
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 36.5 o -11536.5 u -120Bet |
Russell Wilson
Longest Passing Completion
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 36.5 o -12036.5 u -110Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cade York
Total Kicking Points
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 6.5 o -1106.5 u -120Bet |
Chris Boswell
Total Kicking Points
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 7.5 o -1107.5 u -120Bet |
Joe Burrow
Total Pass Completions
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 25.5 o -12025.5 u -110Bet |
Russell Wilson
Total Pass Completions
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 20.5 o +10020.5 u -135Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Joe Burrow
Total Passing Yards
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 284.5 o -130284.5 u +100Bet |
Russell Wilson
Total Passing Yards
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 226.5 o -115226.5 u -115Bet |
Joe Burrow
Total Touchdown Passes
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 2.5 o +1152.5 u -150Bet |
Russell Wilson
Total Touchdown Passes
CIN at PIT 1/04/25 8:08pm EST | 1.5 o -1051.5 u -125Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2020
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Week 18 | Bengals vs Steelers Saturday, January 4th, 2025 | CIN 19, PIT 17 Acrisure Stadium | Bengals by 2 |
| 2024 Week 13 | Steelers vs Bengals Sunday, December 1st, 2024 | PIT 44, CIN 38 Paycor Stadium | Steelers by 6 |
| 2023 Week 16 | Bengals vs Steelers Saturday, December 23rd, 2023 | PIT 34, CIN 11 Acrisure Stadium | Steelers by 23 |
| 2023 Week 12 | Steelers vs Bengals Sunday, November 26th, 2023 | PIT 16, CIN 10 Paycor Stadium | Steelers by 6 |
| 2022 Week 11 | Bengals vs Steelers Sunday, November 20th, 2022 | CIN 37, PIT 30 Acrisure Stadium | Bengals by 7 |
| 2022 Week 1 | Steelers vs Bengals Sunday, September 11th, 2022 | PIT 23, CIN 20 (OT) Paycor Stadium | Steelers by 3 |
| 2021 Week 12 | Steelers vs Bengals Sunday, November 28th, 2021 | CIN 41, PIT 10 Paycor Stadium | Bengals by 31 |
| 2021 Week 3 | Bengals vs Steelers Sunday, September 26th, 2021 | CIN 24, PIT 10 Acrisure Stadium | Bengals by 14 |
| 2020 Week 15 | Steelers vs Bengals Monday, December 21st, 2020 | CIN 27, PIT 17 Paycor Stadium | Bengals by 10 |
| 2020 Week 10 | Bengals vs Steelers Sunday, November 15th, 2020 | PIT 36, CIN 10 Acrisure Stadium | Steelers by 26 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| xy - Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0.588 | 380 | 347 | 5-3-0 | 5-4-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 4L | 1-4-0 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0.529 | 472 | 434 | 3-5-0 | 6-3-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 6-6-0 | 0.500 | 5W | 5-0-0 |
Cincinnati Bengals & Pittsburgh Steelers Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
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Cincinnati Bengals & Pittsburgh Steelers Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Game
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