Broncos vs. Steelers Odds Picks

It's the absolute best time of the year for bettors. The nation's top sports handicappers are completely humiliating oddsmakers this year, even more than in previous seasons. Meanwhile college basketball betting odds debut tonight and NBA picks can't lose.

First and foremost is the official betting preview of the Monday Night Football contest between the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers. Shop around as Pittsburgh is a three-point favorite at Bodog and BetUs Sportsbook but SportsBook has them laying just 2.5. The total ranges from 40 to 41.

The Steelers are 5-2 straight up, but 2-5 against the spread. They are 1-2 straight up on the road, 0-3 to the number. They've exceeded the total in four of five.

Denver is 6-1 straight up and against the spread including 3-0 at home in both categories. The Broncos have gone under 6-of-7.

The Broncos offensive numbers are incredibly in synchronicity with what their opponents normally allow. On defense Denver allows just 3.4 yards per rush to teams normally getting 4.1 and 5.8 passing yards per attempt to teams normally getting 6.7. That amounts to the Broncos holding teams to .8 yards per play under their normal average.

The Steelers get just 4.0 yards per rush against teams normally allowing 4.3, but their passing game is incredible. They get 8.3 passing yards per attempt against teams normally allowing just 6.9 and 6.4 yards per play to 5.8.

Pittsburgh holds teams slightly under their normal average by .3 yards per rush, .4 yards per pass and .2 yards per play. The latter includes special teams.

Against the spread records: Pittsburgh is 8-2 against teams with a winning record but they are 6-20 as a favorite of three or less and they've dropped five straight road games. Denver has covered six straight on grass, but are 7-17 at home and 7-20 off an ATS loss.

Top expert pick on this game: The Center of the Handicapping Universe is 10-3 the last 13 in the NFL with sides and Arizona yesterday was easy as our only Wise Guy. Get a Wise Guy gift on Pittsburgh-Denver side.

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