The Pittsburgh Steelers are a perfect 8-0 straight up in their last eight games played at night. The Steelers play their first of four straight night games on their schedule this Thursday night at home against the Tennessee Titans.
Titans vs. Steelers 2017 odds: Pittsburgh TD betting favorite for Thursday night game
The Steelers and the Titans both bring four-game win streaks into Thursday night’s matchup, but the sportsbooks are giving Pittsburgh a big edge.
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Pittsburgh is a 7-point home favorite at Heinz Field at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. The favored team is 1-6 against the spread in the last seven games between these two teams.
Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers
When: Thursday, November 16, 8:25 p.m. ET
Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Betting Line / Total: Pittsburgh -7 / 44 Points
Pittsburgh Steelers
Over the past few years, the Steelers have been better known for their explosive offense than the shutdown defense that was once synonymous with the franchise. Pittsburgh still has plenty of weapons on offense this year, but in 2017, the defense has been the driving force for the Steelers once again.
The team ranks second in the NFL in total defense, allowing 284.4 yards per game and second in scoring defense, allowing 16.4 points per game. As a result, Pittsburgh is 4-0 SU and 3-1 ATS over its last four games.
In eight games against AFC South opponents since the start of the 2014 season, the Steelers are 7-1 SU and 5-3 ATS per the OddsShark NFL Database.
Tennessee Titans
Like the Steelers, Tennessee enters Thursday night’s game on the heels of a four-game winning streak. Each of the team’s last three wins has been by four points or fewer, leading to an 0-2-1 ATS record over that stretch, but what the Titans lack in style they have made up for in resiliency.
In Marcus Mariota’s previous three appearances in night games, the young quarterback has completed 70.8 percent of his passes and owns a 105.4 passer rating. Tennessee is 3-15 SU in its last 18 road games against teams with winning records.
Thursday night’s total is set at 44 points. The UNDER is 11-0 in Pittsburgh’s last 11 games as a favorite of seven points or more.
Three of Pittsburgh’s last four wins have come by six points or fewer. While the overall statistics favor the Steelers in this one, Tennessee’s knack for keeping games close when Mariota is healthy should at least keep this game entertaining into the fourth quarter.
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