The season kicks off at Highmark Stadium on Sunday when the Bills host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a rematch of last season’s Week 14 showdown on Sunday Night Football. Buffalo returns 20 of 22 starters, while the Steelers have plenty of new faces on both sides of the ball as they try to make one last run with future Hall of Famer Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback. One of the new pieces for the Steelers is rookie running back Najee Harris, who was Pittsburgh’s first-round pick in April. It was a struggle running the ball in 2020 for the Steelers, who ranked last in the NFL with 3.6 yards per carry. Harris has the Bills‘ defense’s full attention as they prepare to face Pittsburgh’s new ground attack on Sunday.
At Gambyl we show you the most relevant information about the NFL match. We’ve also put together a series of football predictions for the game, showing you the most interesting markets and odds.
Betting line and relevant information about the NFL Season:
Where: Highmark Stadium | New York
Date: 12/09/2021
Time: 12:00 pm ET
Moneyline Odds: Pittsburgh Steelers +235 | Buffalo Bills -290
Draw Odds: N/A
Where to watch: NFL Network
Why bet the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers defense presents some challenges early on, but Josh Allen and the Bills are starting to roll in the season opener. Look for wide receiver Stefon Diggs to pick up right where he left off in his second season in Buffalo. The Bills still need to figure out a bit in the ground game, but that’s just in the search for balance; the aerial game is still lethal. Pittsburgh has never had a losing record in his 17 seasons with veteran Ben Roethlisberger at quarterback. This year’s version of the black and gold features a nearly new offensive line.
Why bet the Buffalo Bills
Buffalo’s defensive line has a solid chance against an ever-changing Steelers offensive line. The Steelers offense has some new wrinkles, with Matt Canada promoted to offensive coordinator in January. Running back Najee Harris makes his debut, and Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier knows how explosive Harris can be. Quarterback Josh Allen is expected to be Fantasy Football’s top quarterback in 2021 after a breakout season. He threw for over 4,500 yards and totaled 37 touchdowns. Allen is also a threat on the ground, racking up over 400 ground yards. His top target is wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who led the NFL in yards per reception and caught eight touchdowns last season.
Final betting analysis between Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills
The Steelers have the edge defensively, but this game will come down to quarterback play and Buffalo has a big advantage in that department. Allen will do enough to help the Bills win this game despite a decent effort from the Pittsburgh defense. The Steelers don’t look any better now than they did at the end of last season and Roethlisberger is a year older. Give me the BILLS (-280) with a small bet on the money line
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Eduardo Perozo: Author
Eduardo Perez is a Gambyl sports betting staff writer. He is based in South America and is an expert in all things Football especially when it comes to Ecuardorian and Brazilian league soccer.
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