After starting 11-0, the Steelers floundered and dropped five of their last six games, including the Wild Card game against the Cleveland Browns. It begins a tumultuous offseason for Pittsburgh, who is dealing with rumors of Ben Roethlisberger retiring. Mike Tomlin is heralded as the ultimate players’ coach and has seen more success than almost any coach his age, but the recent failings of the Steelers at the end of seasons and in the playoffs has become an issue that can no longer be ignored.

This is a simple bet on the team that will win a particular game. Odds compilers at the top sportsbooks will calculate the probability of each team winning – factoring in head-to-head records. A betting line is a form of betting whereby the bookmaker handicaps a team/player to effectively make the contest 50/50. This handicap is set by creating a margin (line) between the two teams, in a contest where there are only two outcomes possible. An Example of How Betting Lines Work. The NFL line for spread betting is set by odds compilers after they determine which team has the best chance of winning the game. They give the stronger team a handicap to level the playing field. Teasers are adjusted lines from the same game with at least two contests bet to complete the wager. A bettor is allowed to “buy” points and move the point spread. In the NFL, this is 6 (. College Basketball Odds - Live College Basketball Betting Lines. 04 February, 2021 - Compare and find the best College Basketball spreads and lines anywhere on the internet!

Defensive stars Bud Dupree and Avery Williamson (led the NFL in tackles) are set to become unrestricted free agents, but defensive talent in Pittsburgh usually stays in Pittsburgh. The real issue at hand is the age of key players like Maurkice Pouncey and Cameron Heyward. There’s plenty of young talent in town, namely rookie Kevin Dotson and T.J. Watt, but the Steelers have plenty to address this offseason.

Will Pittsburgh run it back one more time with their current crew? Or is it finally rebuild time in the Steel City?

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The Pittsburgh Steelers were eliminated from the AFC Playoffs in the Wild Card round by the Cleveland Browns.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers clinched their fourth AFC North title in the last seven seasons and 23rd overall.

Steelers Win total

Like 2019, DraftKings lists the Steelers win total at 9 (implied record of 9-7). The return of Ben Roethlisberger helped their case, accounting for an implied worth of a win.

• Over 9 wins (-121)
• Under 9 wins (+100)

If the Steelers improve by two wins or more from last season and finish 10-6 or better, the over would win. If the Steelers finish 8-8 or worse, the under would win. If the Steelers finish exactly 9-7, then all bettors would receive their money back (known as a “push”).

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Futures

Futures are long-term bets that can range from an offseason to a full season (or beyond). Team win totals, draft order, and player performance are common futures. For example:

Defensive Player of the Year

• Aaron Donald +700
• Nick Bosa +1000
• Khalil Mack +1200
• TJ Watt +1200

Aaron Donald is considered the favorite for this award at +700 (meaning a $100 would profit $700 if it wins). If the Steelers’ TJ Watt wins the award, a $100 bet would pay out $,1200 (plus the original $100 wager) if it wins.

Futures betting can be beneficial because it allows bettors to take players at value before they become favorites and maximize their winnings. If the above example were the odds from the 2019 preseason, bettors who took Michael Thomas +410 would have won $410 on a $100 bet (plus the initial $100 bet).

Other future bets can include league MVP, first overall draft pick, and division winners.

Moneyline

The simplest of bets is moneyline betting, decided by the winner and loser of each game. For example:

• Steelers -120
• Chargers +145

The Steelers are favorites in this example, requiring a $120 bet to win $100 (plus the initial $120 bet). The Chargers are the underdogs, paying out $245 total for a $100 bet ($145 in profits). Either team could win by one or 30, and the payout is the same.

Point spread

Betting on the point spread is determinant on how much a team is favored by. Consider the following example:

• Steelers -2 (-110)
• Seahawks +2 (-110)

The Steelers are favored by two points, indicated by “-2”. To win this bet, Pittsburgh would need to win by at least a field goal and would have a total payout of $19.09 on a $10 bet ($9.09 in winnings). However, if Seattle loses by one, ties, or wins outright, they cover the spread and Seahawks +3 would win the bet (cashing out the same as listed before). If the Steelers win by exactly two, all bettors would receive their money back, referred to as a “push.”

Total (over/under)

Betting on total points removes winners and losers from the equation and instead is determinant on the total amount of points scored by one or both of the teams. Take the following example:

Falcons @ Steelers point total:

• Over 33.5 (-110)
• Under 33.5 (-110)

The total amount of points between the two teams would need to add up to at least 34 in order for the over to win; this could be a 18-16 final score or a 34-0 final score. If the two teams fail to combine for 34 points, then bets on the under would win, with a $19.09 total payout on a $10 bet ($9.09 in winnings). Rarely are over/under totals whole numbers to avoid pushes.

Betting on totals can come in the form of individual teams, as well. For example:

Steelers point total (@ Dallas Cowboys)

• Over 20.5 (-110)
• Under 20.5 (-110)

If the Steelers score 21 or more points against the Cowboys, the over would win with a $19.09 total payout on a $10 bet ($9.09 in winnings). If they score less than 21, the under would win with the same payout listed above. In betting totals, neither the point spread nor the winner matters.

Prop bets

Prop bets can vary widely, but are commonly based on individual player or team performance. For example, take the following prop:

James Conner rushing attempts vs. Baltimore

• O 13.5 (-110)
• U 13.5 (-110)

If James Conner carries the ball 14 or more times against the Ravens, the over would win in this example. If he carries the ball 13 times or less, the under would win, with a $19.09 total payout on a $10 bet ($9.09 in winnings).

Other prop bets can include: Team receiving yards against an opponent (over/under), will a skill player attempt a pass (yes/no), and winner of the Offensive Rookie of the Year (multiple options). Prop betting can take the stress out of winners, losers, and touchdowns scored and instead allow bettors to get excited for performances.

Coming off an injury, 17-year veteran Ben Roethlisberger is projected to pass for around 4,000 yards, per DraftKings. He has passed the 4,000-yard mark six times in his career and has hit at least 3,800 yards every season since 2013 (exception: 2019, where he played just one full game). If Big Ben passes for 4,0001 or more yards, the over (-110) would win, and bettors would receive a payout of $19.09 ($9.09 in winnings). If he fails to reach 4,001 yards, bettors who bet the under (-110) would receive the same payout ($19.09, $9.09 in winnings). DraftKings projects Roethlisberger to pass for 27.5 touchdowns, a mark he has also hit six times in his career.

Additional player props will come out as the offseason progresses. Possible props could include James Conner rushing yards and touchdowns, Eric Ebron receiving touchdowns, and TJ Watt total sacks.

In-play betting

In-play betting is betting that occurs after a game has started and before it ends. A common usage of in-play betting can be to pivot off bets that look like they aren’t panning out or just a quick-reaction cash out for those looking for a thrill. For example, if a bettor took Jacksonville (+250) to beat the Steelers, but Pittsburgh leads 38-0 at the half, a bettor could recover some of the lost money by accepting the Steelers at -650 odds at half. They could also use in-play player props to recover the money that will be lost.

Another usage of live betting that can be beneficial for comebacks. On the other side of the previous example, if Pittsburgh is down 27-0 at the half, but a bettor sees opportunity for a comeback, putting $10 on the Steelers at +800 odds would result in a $90 total payout on $10 ($80 in winnings) as opposed to a $19.09 payout pregame (assuming Pittsburgh is valued at -110).

Steelers 2019 recap

Record: 8-8
ATS: 9-7

The Steelers opened 2019 by being plastered by the New England Patriots 33-3 on national TV. The next week, Ben Roethlisberger was lost for the season with an elbow injury and James Conner went down with a knee injury and Pittsburgh lost to Seattle at home. The replacement quarterbacks, Duck Hodges and Mason Rudolph, combined for just 2,828 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 17 interceptions for the season. The team averaged just 18 points per game (27th)– eight fewer points than 2018. Despite all of that, Pittsburgh was in playoff contention all season long and finished 8-8.

Traditionally, the Steelers are backed by a nasty defense, and 2019 was no exception; five of their eight losses were within a touchdown. They lead the NFL in takeaways (38), ranked top-five in points allowed per game and passing yards per game and held NFL MVP Lamar Jackson to 230 total yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. Pittsburgh was able to weed out their quarterbacks as not franchise ones and avoided any dramatics doing so.

The final word for 2019: astounding. Sure, it was one fans would like to leave behind, but the composure of a team playing with a skeleton offense and a quarterback named “Duck” was remarkable. With that season now firmly in the past, Steeler fans are looking to forget it.

Steelers 2020 offseason moves

Key re-signing: S Jordan Dangerfield (one year)
Key free agent losses: DT Javon Hargrave (to PHI); LB Tyler Matakevich (to BUF); OG B.J. Finney (to SEA); CB Sean Davis (to WAS); TE Nick Vannett (to DEN); CB Artie Burns (to CHI); FB Roosevelt Nix (released, subsequently signed by IND)
Key free agent signings: FB Derek Watt (from LAC); TE Eric Ebron (from IND); C Stefan Wisniewski (from KC); CB Breon Borders (from WAS)
Key draft picks: WR Chase Claypool (2nd round); RB Anthony McFarland, Jr. (4th round)

It was a quiet free agency for the Steelers, who maintained the status quo as much as they could. The loss of Javon Hargrave is tough on the interior, but that issue should be addressed in a draft class with ample interior defensive linemen. Adding Eric Ebron to the offense gives Ben Roethlisberger a capable target, the first pass-catching tight end since Heath Miller. If Ebron can stay healthy all season, he should prove to be a valuable red zone target who soaks up touchdowns.

Tom Brady is headed to his 10th Super Bowl and taking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with him.

They snapped the NFL’s second-longest playoff drought and become the first team to host a Super Bowl. Thanks to a slew of weapons, including receiving threats Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Rob Gronkowski have made Tampa’s offense one of the most dangerous in the league. Even Antonio Brown has joined the team to round out the deepest receiving corps in the NFL. Their 2020 offseason acquisitions continued to click with their stud draft picks, as well.

What completes the 2020 Buccaneers is their vicious defense, led by Lavonte David and Shaquill Barrett. Brady’s out to further cement his legacy as the Greatest Of All Time in Tampa and the NFL better prepare.

The Bucs will take on the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7. Check back to this page for a full game breakdown, plus predictions from our team of betting analysts on the game.

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The Bucs are again reflected as one of the offseason’s most improved teams with a projected win total of 9.5. Should the Bucs finish at 10-6 (or 10-5-1), the bettor would win if he bet on the Over.

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The Buccaneers opened as the early favorites in nearly every single one of their 2020 games following the signing of Brady. Let’s look at what those odds and lines mean, as well as the rest of the key betting terms you need to know to have success at the sportsbooks in 2020.

Moneyline

Bettors looking to simply chase winning tickets can start with the moneyline. All that’s needed is to pick the team that will win the game outright. Because of this relative simplicity, odds on favorites can go as low as -500 for a profit of just $2 on a $10 bet.

Great value can exist with underdogs, however, as they can be priced at +500 or higher for a $50 return on the same $10 wager. Be sure not to blindly follow high odds, though, as the higher the number, the lower the likelihood of a straight-up win.

More commonly, odds will range from -200 to +200 for one team or the other to win. Any NFL game with a winner will allow one side of the bet to cash tickets. A tie results in a push and all bets are refunded in full.

Odds are influenced by the NFL standings, home-field advantage, injuries and player news, and public betting action. The 2020 hype around the Buccaneers’ offseason moves has had a huge impact on their early betting odds.

Spread

Against the spread odds don’t carry the same value for underdogs, but they’re generally far more appealing bets for favorites. Instead of backing one team to beat the other outright, both teams are set against a number of points by which they’ll need to either win or lose.

Point spreads are most commonly set at 2.5, 3.5, 6.5, or 7.5 points to reflect scoring margins of field goals and touchdowns. Odds can range from -120 to +120 but are typically equal on both sides of the line. Say the Bucs were -7.5 favorites to beat the Panthers (+7.5) at home with -110 odds. Should they win by 8 or more points, a $10 bet would result in a profit of $9.09. If the Panthers were to cover +7.5 and lose by 7 or fewer points, their side of the bet would win.

A push results on the rare occasion a line is bet down to a whole number such as 3 or 7. If the Bucs were to win by exactly 7 points, all bets would be refunded.

Total

Totals can be bet on their own or parlayed with either the moneyline or spread. Lines are set for how many points the two teams will combine to score in a game with bettors able to back either the Over or Under. Scores can range from the mid-30s to high 50s. The caliber of the teams, star players involved and weekly television timeslot all go into setting the line.

Primetime games on Sunday or Monday Night Football are likely to see inflated totals as viewers expect to see touchdowns regardless of the matchup. Thursday night games will typically have lower projections with teams on short practice weeks.

Like with spreads, odds are usually equal on either side of the line and range from -120 to +120. A final score of 52 matching the line will result in a push.

Alternate lines will be also be set for the moneyline, spread and total for each half or quarter. Bettors can also get more profitable odds or safer bets with lower or higher lines for spreads and totals.

Props

Prop bets set specified players or teams against statistical production in a game. Over/Under lines will be set for a receiver’s yardage total, a quarterback’s touchdown total, or the total amount of rushing yards for both teams. Odds are again set relatively conservatively and will range from -130 to +130 for Over/Under wagers.

Yes/No bets can also be made for topics such as whether a certain player will score a touchdown or commit a turnover. Higher odds can be found for prop bets containing larger pools of possibilities such as which player will score the game’s first touchdown or finish with the highest receiving total. These can also ask bettors to predict exact scores or winning margins.

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As one of the most loved, and hated, players in the NFL, Brady’s season props always receive an overabundance of betting action. His passing yardage total is set at 4,200.5 with -110 odds on both sides. He’s also projected for 29.5 passing touchdowns with -110 on both the Over and Under for a $9.09 profit on a $10 wager.

WR Chris Godwin’s yardage line is 1,250.5 and Mike Evans’ is 1200.5. Both receivers are getting -110 odds on either side of their line. Gronkowski’s touchdown total is set at 5.

Brady is the team’s top contender for NFL MVP. See below for current Tomy Brady props and futures at US sportsbooks.

Futures

Futures bets focus on season-long accomplishments such as a team’s chance of winning its division or the Super Bowl, or of a player or coach winning an end-of-year award. They’ll also include season-long props such as win totals for teams and statistical production for players.

Odds are released up to a year or more in advance and are adjusted throughout the league year. Major events such as the NFL draft, free agency and trades will be reflected in the odds for multiple teams or players. Like with props, the larger the pool of possibilities, the higher the odds.

MVP odds can be listed for 100 or more players and range from +100 (even money) to as high as +30000 for a $3,000 return on a $10 bet. These are adjusted throughout the year based on players’ perceived likelihood of winning the award. Much heavier favorites emerge near the end of the season as long shots begin to drop out of contention.

Teasers

“Buy” or “sell” points on spreads or totals in order to get higher odds or a safer line. Then, parlay bets from the same or different games into a larger wager with a higher payout. The more bet types included in the final parlay, the more difficult it is to win as each result will need to play out correctly.

In-play/live

Get action at any point following the opening kickoff with a live wager. Mobile betting also allows for wagers to be placed from wherever you may be, including when in attendance.

Lines will be adjusted throughout a game based on the score, and amount of time remaining. Injuries and big scoring plays or turnovers can also drastically swing the odds in a split second. The books are quick to adjust live odds and may even pull them off the board temporarily, so be sure to follow along and act quickly at a high number.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2019 season in review

Winston threw for a league-high 5,109 yards with 33 touchdowns against 30 interceptions. His high-risk style of play made Buccaneers games some of the most exciting in the NFL on a weekly basis, but he was finally deemed too risky to lead the team to the promised land. They moved on and brought in Brady.

The running game struggled to 95.1 yards per game to rank 24th in the NFL, but the Bucs finished the regular season fourth in the league with 28.6 points per game on offense. Defensively, only three teams allowed more points than Tampa Bay’s 28.1 PPG. A good chunk of the blame goes to poor field position as a result of a league-high 41 turnovers, rather than the personnel.

From a betting perspective, the Bucs went 5-9-2 against the spread while going 7-9 straight up. They won their games by an average of 0.6 PPG and covered the spread by 1.4 PPG, but five of their losses were by 7 or more points. The firewagon brand of football they played under Winston led to a league-best 12-4 record against the Over/Under. Their games outscored the projected total by an average of 8.2 PPG.

Buccaneers 2020 offseason moves

Key trades: 2020 fourth-round pick to the New England Patriots for TE Rob Gronkowski and a 2020 seventh-round pick.

Key re-signings: LB Shaquil Barrett (franchise tag), DE Jason Pierre-Paul (two years, $25 million), DE Ndamukong Suh (one year, $8 million), QB Blaine Gabbert (one year, $1.2 million), CB Ryan Smith (one year, $1.2 million)

Key free agent losses: DE Carl Nassib (OAK), DT Beau Allen (NE), RB Peyton Barber (WAS), WR Breshad Perriman (NYJ), QB Jameis Winston (still a free agent)

Key free agent signings: QB Tom Brady (two years, $50 million), G Joe Haeg (one year, $2.3 million)

The additions of Brady and Gronkowski rightfully will get all the attention for the Bucs’ offseason, but the retention of Barrett, JPP and Suh will also be key for the defense. None of the losses can be deemed significant outside of Allen. The Bucs roster, on paper, is among the most improved in the NFL this spring, and the sportsbooks have clearly taken note.