Bengals vs. Steelers Week 3 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) and Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) will play each other in a matchup of two division rivals. The Bengals are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4.5). The expected point total for the game is 42.5.

The Bengals rank 16th in total offense (309.0 yards per game) and 16th in total defense (328.0 yards allowed per game) this year. The Steelers' offense has been a bottom-five unit in total offense this season, posting 249.5 total yards per game, which ranks third-worst in the NFL. Defensively, they rank eighth with 282.5 total yards allowed per contest.

Bengals vs. Steelers Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Acrisure Stadium
• Total: 42.5 points
• Spread: Bengals -4.5
• Moneyline: Bengals (-185), Steelers (+154)

How to watch Bengals vs. Steelers

• TV Channel: CBS

Betting the Over/Under: Bengals vs. Steelers

• So far this season, one Cincinnati game has hit the over.
• Pittsburgh and its opponent have not yet hit the over in 2026.
• These two teams rack up a combined 38 points per game, 4.5 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• Opponents of these teams score 33 points per game combined, 9.5 fewer than this matchup's total.

Betting the Spread: Bengals vs. Steelers

• Cincinnati has a record of 2-0-0 against the spread this season.
• Cincinnati has been favored by 4.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
• The Steelers have won one game against the spread this season.
• Pittsburgh has not covered the spread when an underdog by 4.5 points or more this season (in one opportunity).

Betting the Moneyline: Bengals vs. Steelers

• Cincinnati has been listed as the moneyline favorite only one other time so far this season, a game they won.
• The Steelers lost the only game they've played as the underdog this season.
• Cincinnati has played as a moneyline favorite of -185 or shorter in just one game this season, which it won.
• Pittsburgh has played as an underdog of +154 or more once this season and lost that game.
• The Bengals have a 64.9% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Prediction for Bengals vs. Steelers

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