Thursday Night Football predictions, odds, line: Steelers vs. Bengals picks from expert on 36-18 run

Teams moving in opposite directions collide when Pittsburgh Steelers take over Cincinnati Bengals in a key AFC North matchup on Thursday Night Football. Pittsburgh beat the Cleveland Browns 23-9 on Sunday, while Cincinnati lost to Green Bay by a 27-18 decision. The Steelers (4-1), who have won three straight, are 2-0 on the road this season. The Bengals (2-4), second in the division, have lost four straight games since losing quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) to injury.

Kickoff at Pacore Stadium in Cincinnati is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh leads the all-time series 71-40, including wins in four of its last six games. The Steelers are 5.5-point favorites in the latest Steelers vs. Bengals odds, and the over/under for total points scored is 44.5. Before you decide between the Steelers and Bengals, Be sure to check out SportsLine NFL expert RJ White's Thursday Night Football predictions..

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White, fantasy and gamble CBS Sports Editor, consistently wins against the spread picks and scored 718-623-37 in his ATS picks from 2017-24, earning bettors more than $3,200 under $100. White also reads the Steelers well. He is 36-18-1 (+1585) in his last 55 games with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Anyone who follows him NFL Betting poking around in bookmakers and further betting sites could see strong profits.

Now White has his sights set on Steelers vs Bengals and just became fixated on his forecasts and predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see his picks.. Here are a few NFL odds And rates Lines for Steelers vs. Bengals:

Why the Steelers Can Win

Defender Aaron Rodgers helps lead Pittsburgh's offense. In five games, he completed 95 of 138 passes (68.8%) for 1,021 yards and 10 touchdowns with three interceptions and a 105.4 rating. In Sunday's win over the Browns, he completed 21 of 30 passes (70%) for 235 yards and two touchdowns. In a 34–32 win over the New York Jets on September 7, he completed 22 of 30 passes (73.3%) for 244 yards and four touchdowns.

His main target was the seventh year veteran. DK Metcalfe. The 2019 second-round draft pick leads the Steelers in receptions with 19 receptions for 356 yards (18.7 average) and four touchdowns. He has seven explosive plays of 20 or more yards, including a long one of 80. He also has 223 yards after the catch and 16 first down conversions. He has received a touchdown in each of the last four games. Find out which team to support at SportsLine.

Why the Bengals can win

Veteran Defender Joe Flaccowho has been in the NFL for 18 years, took over the Bengals' job after being acquired from the rival Cleveland Browns last week. In Sunday's loss to the Packers, he completed 29 of 45 passes (64.4%) for 219 yards and two touchdowns. In five games this season, he has completed 122 of 205 passes (59.5%) for 1,034 yards, four touchdowns and six interceptions. During his career, he threw for 46,731 yards and 261 touchdowns with 168 interceptions.

Flacco's best weapon on offense is a wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase. In six games played, he has 42 receptions for 468 yards (11.1 average) and four touchdowns. He has five explosive plays of 20 or more yards, including a long one of 64 yards with 190 yards after the catch and 21 first down conversions. In Sunday's game against the Packers, he caught 10 passes for 94 yards and one touchdown. Find out which team to support at SportsLine.

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How to Pick Steelers vs. Bengals

White has analyzed the Steelers vs. Bengals matchup from every angle and is leaning toward the under-score. He also discovered a critical X-factor that causes him to jump over one side of the spread. He talks about what it is and which side to support only at SportsLine..

Who will win the Steelers against the Bengals and what critical X-factor makes it imperative to return one side of the spread? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the Steelers vs. Bengals lineup you should fall on, all from an expert who is 36-18-1 in his last 55 Pittsburgh Steelers picks.and find out.