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

The Cincinnati Bengals (2-0) and Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) will meet in a battle of two division rivals. The Bengals are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The over/under for this one is set at 42.5 points.

The Bengals are averaging 309 yards per game on offense, which ranks them 18th in the NFL. On the other side of the ball, they rank 15th, allowing 328 yards per game. The Steelers have been struggling offensively, ranking worst in the NFL with 11.5 points per game. They have been better defensively, giving up 16.5 points per contest (eighth-ranked).

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 -3.5
• 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.
• So far this season, no Pittsburgh game has hit the over.
• The two teams combine to score 38 points per game, 4.5 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• These two teams together surrender 33 points per game, 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 won their only game this season when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
• The Steelers have a record of 1-1-0 against the spread this season.
• Pittsburgh has not covered the spread this season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.

Betting the Moneyline: Bengals vs. Steelers

• Cincinnati has been 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 only 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 matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Prediction for Bengals vs. Steelers

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