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Raiders vs. Steelers: Odds, Spread, Over/Under and Prediction for NFL Week 2

By Iain MacMillan

The Raiders and Steelers will face off in NFL Week 2 after both teams pulled off upsets in their opening games.
The Raiders and Steelers will face off in NFL Week 2 after both teams pulled off upsets in their opening games. / Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
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Nobody expected much from the Las Vegas Raiders this season, but a Week 1 upset win over the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football got their 2021 campaign off to a good start.

The Raiders will now hit the road to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 2, who pulled off an upset of their own in the opening week of the season by taking down the Buffalo Bills 23-16.

The two teams are complete opposites in terms of strengths and weaknesses. The Raiders will bring their offense which led the NFL in yards gained in Week 1 (491) to face one of the best defenses in the NFL. Meanwhile, the Steelers offense, which ranked 29th in yards gained in Week 1 (252) will face a Raiders defense that allowed the Ravens to put up over 400 yards.

In a battle of strength vs strength and weakness vs weakness, which team will come out on top?

Here are the latest odds for the game via WynnBET Sportsbook.

Raiders vs. Steelers Spread, Odds, and Over/Under

Spread:

Raiders: +5.5 (-110)

Steelers: -5.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

Raiders: +195

Steelers: -245

Total:

47 (Over -110/Under -110)

Raiders vs. Steelers Betting Trends

  • Raiders are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games vs. Steelers
  • The Over is 6-0 in the Raiders last six games
  • Steelers are 1-5 ATS in last six games vs. AFC West opponents
  • Las Vegas gained most yards in NFL in Week 1 (491)
  • Both teams won outright as underdogs in Week 1

Raiders vs. Steelers Prediction and Pick

I’m sticking with my preseason prediction that the Las Vegas Raiders aren’t as bad as many people seem to think they are. Are they a Super Bowl contender? No. But they had one of the best offenses in the league last season and they proved that they still are in Week 1 when they put up 491 yards against the best defense from last season.

If the Raiders can put up that kind of yardage against the Ravens, then they have the capability to move the ball on this Steelers defense that completely stifled the Bills offense in Week 1.

I’m still not a believer in the Steelers, especially because of their offensive line. They were 29th in offensive yards gained (252) and needed a blocked punt touchdown on special teams to secure the win.

I’ll take the Raiders and the points in this one. Raiders +5.5 is my official pick.

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