NFL Public Betting Splits for Raiders vs Steelers Saturday Night Football

• Pittsburgh is drawing the overwhelming majority of the spread money in the Raiders vs Steelers public betting splits
• 75% of the ATS handle is on Pittsburgh as 1.5-point favorites
• Don’t miss our breakdown of the Raiders vs Steelers public betting splits below

This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. What better way to celebrate than to feature the two teams involved in that historic game in a primetime tilt tonight.

Pittsburgh, thanks to the late Franco Harris, was on the right side of fortune 50 years ago, and bettors are banking on them beating the Raiders once again this evening.

The Steelers are drawing the vast majority of the spread handle per the NFL public betting trends, and can now be had at a price even shorter than what they were earlier this week.

Raiders vs Steelers ATS Betting Splits

Pittsburgh is currently favored by 1.5 points, after reaching as high as -2.5 just a few days ago. At their new number, just 55% of the spread tickets are on the Steelers, but those wagers represent 75% of the ATS handle.

One reason for the Pittsburgh love is the return of starting QB Kenny Pickett. He’s cleared concussion protocol per the Raiders vs Steelers injury report, and will look to lead the team to their fourth win in the past five games.

Pittsburgh has covered in three of its past four outings, and is 5-1 ATS against teams with a sub .500 record (like Las Vegas) this season. If there’s a reason to throw cold water on a Steelers bet, it’s that they’ve been much better at beating the spread when getting points. Mike Tomlin’s crew is just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games as favorites dating back to last season.

The Raiders, on the other hand, have been cashing ATS tickets for bettors left, right and center lately, including in the most improbable ways. They pulled off a miracle cover last week against the Patriots, improving to 4-1 ATS in their past five games.

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Las Vegas is also a perfect 5-0 against the spread in its last five meetings with Pittsburgh, as noted in the Raiders vs Steelers picks.

Las Vegas vs Pittsburgh Total Betting Splits

The total for this contest opened at a mere 40 points, and has already been bet down to 38.5. Even at the reduced number, bettors are still hammering the under.

57% of the over/under tickets are on under 38.5, as is 60% of all money wagered on the total. The under is 8-6 in Pittsburgh games so far this season, and if they have it their way, they’ll likely pound the ball with Najee Harris relentlessly, which will bleed the clock dry and help contribute to a low-scoring game. As a result, consider backing Harris in the Raiders vs Steelers player props.

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Las Vegas meanwhile, is 7-6-1 to the over this season, but most of their high-scoring games have come at home. The under is 5-3 in their eight road tilts, and the last time they played as visitors their contest produced only 33 points against the Rams.

One reason to be bearish on a low-scoring game, however, is the Raiders defense. Las Vegas ranks last per DVOA on that side of the ball, while ranking ninth worst in points allowed.

Raiders vs Steelers Moneyline Splits

As far as the moneyline market goes, the tickets favor the Raiders, but the money points toward the Steelers. Las Vegas is drawing 59% of the wagers as +105 ‘dogs, while 57% of the handle is backing Pittsburgh as -125 favorites.

Both teams are technically still alive in the postseason race at 6-8, with Las Vegas currently holding the tiebreak. Whoever wins this game will move into a tie with the Jets and Jaguars at 7-8, putting them two games behind the Chargers and Dolphins – who occupy the AFC’s final two Wild Card spots.