Bengals at Steelers 12/30/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/08/2019 at 6:16 AM ET

Bengals at Steelers 12/30/18 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The Pittsburgh Steelers have watched their season fall out from under them. The Steelers must win this week and need help in other places around the league to clinch the AFC Wildcard. Pittsburgh is 8-6-1 on the season and 2nd in the AFC North. The Steelers are 1-4 over their last five games and lost in New Orleans last week. Pittsburgh will host the Cincinnati Bengals this week and are 4-3 at home.

QB Jeff Driskel threw for 2 touchdowns last week and no interceptions for 133 yards. Running back Joe Mixon has 8 touchdowns on the season and 1063 rushing yards. WR Tyler Boyd had 76 catches and 7 touchdowns.

The Steelers are a two touchdown home favorite in this one. Pittsburgh is fighting for their playoff hopes in front of their home crowd. The Bengals will have a tough time keeping pace and have trouble moving the ball. The Steelers are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games in Week 17. The Bengals are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Steelers win and cover AT 31-14.