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The Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the Carolina Panthers in a Week 15 matchup between two teams that have struggled this season.
The Steelers are just 5-8 and one more loss would give them their first losing season in 16 years under head coach Mike Tomlin.
Pittsburgh is currently last in the AFC North. The Panthers are also 5-8, however, they are 4-4 under interim head coach Steve Wilks. Carolina is currently tied for second in the NFC South.
Steelers vs. Panthers Match Details
Fixture: Pittsburgh Steelers at Carolina Panthers
Date and Time: Sunday, December 18, 1:00 pm EST
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Steelers vs. Panthers Betting Odds and Spread
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Steelers vs. Panthers Key Stats
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been among the worst offenses in the NFL in their first year without long-time quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers rank just 27th in scoring, averaging 17.5 points per game. While Pittsburgh's defense has been an above-average unit, ranking 14th in scoring defense by allowing 22.5 points per game, it has not been enough to consistently win games. A loss would give the Steelers their first losing season in nearly two decades.
The Carolina Panthers have been slightly better than Pittsburgh on the less flashy side of the ball. The Panthers rank 13th in scoring defense, allowing 22.3 points per game. Carolina has also struggled offensively, however, as they rank just 24th in scoring, averaging 20.0 points per game.
Steelers vs. Panthers Betting Prediction
The Pittsburgh Steelers will start Mitchell Trubisky under center as rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett is sidelined with a concussion. Both Trubisky and Pickett have struggled to win games or put points on the board. The Carolina Panthers have started three quarterbacks this season, however, Sam Darnold, who will start on Sunday, has won both of his starts.
The Panthers have won their past two games since making the switch to Darnold under center and three of their past four games overall. Additionally, they have been much improved under interim head coach Steve Wilks.
Look for the Panthers to take advantage of a poor Steelers team by winning by at least four points. Furthermore, in this matchup between two struggling offenses and above average defenses, look for the teams to combine for less than 38 points.
Pick: Carolina Panthers -3 (-104) and Under 37.5 Points (-108)
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