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NFL picks and predictions, Buccaneers vs. Steelers 2014: Experts believe in Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh topped an NFC South team last week and tries to replicate that success this Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Grant Halverson

The Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) crushed the Carolina Panthers 37-13 on Sunday Night Football last weekend, convincing the experts that they're a solid pick against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-3). Pittsburgh hosts the Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon and there are few who are willing to select Lovie Smith's group. Tampa Bay is coming off an ugly 56-14 defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons last Thursday.

The eight gentlemen at CBS Sports all picked the Steelers to improve to 3-1 while keeping the Buccaneers winless. Six of those men believe Pittsburgh will cover the 7.5-point spread, with Will Brinson and Dave Richard siding with Tampa Bay keeping it close. All seven of the experts at USA Today are rolling with the squad from the Steel City, with three of the predictions including “lock of the week” designations.

SB Nation’s experts all went with the Steelers to take the day with one exception, as evidenced below. For all of the picks by our experts, please click on this link.

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