- The Steelers are -4.5 point favorites vs the Panthers
- Total (Over/Under): 36.5 points
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The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1-0) visit Bank of America Stadium to take on the Carolina Panthers (0-2-0) on Aug. 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Charlotte, NC.
The Steelers are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The Steelers vs. Panthers Over/Under is 36.5 total points for the game.
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Steelers vs. Panthers Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Steelers | -4.5 -110 | 36.5 -115 | -220 |
| Panthers | +4.5 -110 | 36.5 -105 | +180 |
Steelers vs. Panthers Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Panthers will win this game with 79.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Steelers vs Panthers Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Steelers will cover the spread with 66.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Steelers players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Steelers Player Prop Bets Today
- DK Metcalf has hit the Receptions Under in 10 of his last 11 games (+9.35 Units / 76% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Panthers players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Panthers Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Bryce Young has hit the TD Passes Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+7.55 Units / 56% ROI)
Steelers Best Bets:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have covered the 3Q Spread in 15 of their last 18 games (+12.15 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 18 games (+10.75 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+6.65 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in their last 6 away games (+6.10 Units / 87% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have covered the 2Q Spread in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.75 Units / 56% ROI)
Panthers Best Bets:
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 17 games (+12.90 Units / 68% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 19 games (+11.60 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 1H Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+6.10 Units / 63% ROI)
- The Carolina Panthers have hit the 2H Game Total Over in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 90% ROI)
Pittsburgh Steelers: Keys to the Game vs. the Carolina Panthers
The Steelers were undefeated (7-0) when not losing a fumble last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .582.
The Steelers were 10-7 (.588) last season — T-10th-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.
The Steelers were 9-3 (.750) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent last season — T-9th-best in NFL; League Avg: .618.
The Steelers were winless (0-4) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .249.
Carolina Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Panthers are 2-7 (.222) when sacking the QB 3 or more times since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .657.
The Panthers were 1-9 (.100) when throwing at least 1 interception last season — 4th-worst in NFL. The Texans intercepted 19 passes last season — 2nd-most in NFL.
The Panthers were undefeated (3-0) when within 3 points at the two minute warning last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.
The Panthers were winless (0-10) when trailing at the end of the third quarter last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .152.
Additional Matchup Notes for Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers
The Panthers were successful on just 39.7% of pass attempts last season — T-2nd-worst in NFL. The Texans allowed a success rate of just 39.9% on pass attempts last season — best in NFL.
The Panthers were successful on just 43.4% of pass attempts on play action passes last season — 3rd-worst in NFL. The Texans allowed a success rate of just 39.0% on pass attempts on play action passes last season — best in NFL.
The Panthers were successful on just 43.1% of plays they ran on play action passes last season — 5th-worst in NFL. The Texans allowed a success rate of just 40.7% on play action passes last season — best in NFL.
The Steelers scored on 15.4% of their drives in the fourth quarter in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 5th-worst in NFL. The Buccaneers defense allowed scores on 0% of opponent drives in the 4th quarter in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL.
The Steelers scored on 21.1% of their drives in the second half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 3rd-worst in NFL. The Buccaneers defense allowed scores on 9.5% of opponent drives in the second half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL.
The Steelers averaged just -0.21 epa per play in the second half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 4th-worst in NFL. The Buccaneers allowed just -0.47 epa per play in the second half in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL.
Pittsburgh Steelers Offense: Important Stats
The Steelers averaged 0.25 epa per play on contested throws last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: -0.06.
The Steelers averaged 8.4 yards per play on contested throws last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 5.3.
The Steelers threw the ball 25% of the time (26 Pass Attempts/104 plays) on 1st down in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 45%.
The Steelers averaged -0.26 epa per play on first drive of the game last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.01.
Carolina Panthers Offense: Important Stats
The Panthers went three and out 10 times in the 2nd quarter in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — most in NFL.
The Panthers averaged -0.41 epa per play on the road in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.04.
The Panthers went three and out 19 times in the 2nd quarter last season — most in NFL.
The Panthers averaged -0.72 epa per play when their QB was scrambling last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.30.
Pittsburgh Steelers Defense: Important Stats
The Steelers defense allowed scores on 18% of opponent drives (8/45) in the 3rd quarter last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 32%.
The Steelers defense has allowed a passer rating of just 68.3 in the red zone (149 Pass Attempts) since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 94.6.
The Steelers defense allowed successful plays on 58% of plays first read passes last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 52%.
The Steelers defense forced 6 turnovers in the red zone last season — T-most in NFL.
Carolina Panthers Defense: Important Stats
The Panthers defense allowed 181.3 rushing yards per game (3,082/17) last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 120.7.
The Panthers defense allowed 417.6 yards from scrimmage per game last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 353.3.
The Panthers defense allowed 0.62 epa per play open coverage last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.42.
The Panthers defense allowed successful plays on 54% of rush attempts on motion plays last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
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