Pittsburgh Steelers at Miami Dolphins Betting Preview
23 October 2022
A full day of NFL football will end with a game in Miami as the Dolphins are set to host the Pittsburgh Steelers. It has been a rough go for both of these teams of late, but it should set up for an interesting matchup.
Pittsburgh comes into this game with a record of just 2-4, and the Steelers have some issues at the quarterback position. The Steelers did just stun the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6, but that game was played at home.
Miami has dropped three straight games after getting off to a perfect 3-0 start. The Dolphins are getting a key piece back in this game, and that could allow them to turn things around and get back in the playoff race.
The Miami Dolphins are seven-point betting favorites over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night.
Pittsburgh Going With Pickett
It didn't take long for a quarterback controversy to pop up in Pittsburgh, but head coach Mike Tomlin has made a decision. Pittsburgh is going to go with rookie Kenny Pickett, and the QB was cleared to return after suffering a concussion last week.
The offensive numbers for the Steelers have not been good, as they are scoring just 16.2 points per game. Pittsburgh is averaging just 305 total offensive yards per game, and they have to find a way to get the rushing attack going.
The Steelers' defense should be able to get some stops in this game, as they are holding teams to just 24 points per game. Pittsburgh is also set to get back a number of starters, which will make that unit better.
Dolphins Need to Defend
The Miami Dolphins are allowing over 25 points per game this season, and that defensive unit has to find a way to get stops in this one. Miami is allowing over 270 passing yards per game, and that secondary needs to step up and make some plays.
The offense should get a big boost on Sunday night as Tua Tagovailoa is back as the starting quarterback. Tagovailoa suffered a bad head injury in Week 4 but has finally been cleared to return to the field.
Miami does need to do a better job of running the football, as they are averaging just 80 yards per game on the ground.
Dolphins Dominate the Steelers
The return of Tua Tagovailoa should create a spark for the Miami Dolphins, and that offense will have a big game on Sunday night. Miami is going to need better play from the defense, but they are facing a pretty weak offense in this game.
The Steelers are going to stick with their rookie quarterback, and that's going to create some issues in this game. Pittsburgh is 2-4 for a reason, and they just won't be good enough to keep this game close or pull off the upset.
Bet the Miami Dolphins -7.0 as they cruise to a big win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football.
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