Pittsburgh Steelers at Indianapolis Colts Betting Preview
28 November 2022
Week 12 of the 2022 NFL season wraps up with an interesting matchup between two teams that have underachieved this season. The Indianapolis Colts host the Pittsburgh Steelers, and both teams are desperate for a victory.
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 12 having lost three of their last four games, and that's basically been how the entire season has gone. Pittsburgh is just 3-7 on the season, and they look like a team that is rebuilding for the future.
The Indianapolis Colts haven't been much better, and they have already gone through a coaching change this early in the year. Indianapolis brings a 4-6-1 record into this one, and they are clinging to hope in the playoff race.
The Indianapolis Colts are 2.5-point betting favorites over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football.
Steelers Struggling to Score
The Pittsburgh Steelers enter Week 12, scoring just 17 points per game, and that's just not going to get the job done. Pittsburgh wants to establish the run early in games, but they are averaging just 107 rushing yards per game.
Najee Harris comes into Week 12 with 550 yards and three touchdowns, but he is going to have to take over this game. Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett has made some big plays, but he also makes some bad decisions.
Pittsburgh has a dominant defensive front, but it's a unit that has been battling injuries. The Steelers are giving up over 24 points per game, and they can't make up for the lack of offense.
Colts Winning With Defense
The Indianapolis Colts have actually had a harder time scoring than the Steelers, but they should be better suited in this game. Indianapolis has battled injuries at the running back position, but they will be good to go in this game.
Quarterback Matt Ryan has struggled with turnovers all season long, as he has thrown nine interceptions to just ten touchdowns. Look for running back Jonathan Taylor to have a big game in this one, as he leads the way with 693 rushing yards.
The Colts are a team that can take over a game on defense, and they are holding opponents to just 20 points per game. Indianapolis will try to stop the run on MNF so that they can force Pickett to make tough throws.
Colts Come Up Big on MNF
Pittsburgh is a franchise that is always going to compete, but they just don't have the talent to win games right now. Starting a rookie quarterback on the road for Monday Night Football is a tall task, and Indianapolis is a good defensive team.
The Colts have looked better under head coach Jeff Saturday, and they should be able to pick up yards in the passing game in this one. Look for the Colts to make some big plays to create some separation with the offense.
Bet the Indianapolis Colts -2.5 as they beat the Steelers by a touchdown in this showdown of desperate AFC teams on Monday Night Football.
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