New on Sports Illustrated: Denver Broncos vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 5 Odds, Plays and Insights

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Check out odds, plays and more for the Denver Broncos vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 5 matchup on October 10, 2021.

October 3, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) is brought down by a group of Green Bay Packers defenders during a game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Dan Powers/Appleton Post-Crescent via USA TODAY NETWORK

The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-3) are slight, 0.5-point underdogs as they aim to stop their three-game losing streak in a matchup against the Denver Broncos (3-1) on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Heinz Field. An over/under of 39.5 is set in the game.

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Odds for Broncos vs. Steelers

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Over/under insights

  • Denver and its opponents have combined for 39.5 points -- this matchup's point total -- just once this season.
  • Pittsburgh has combined with its opponents to score more than 39.5 points in two games this season.
  • Sunday's total is 1.9 points higher than the combined 37.6 PPG average of the two teams.
  • These two squads combine to surrender 35.6 points per game, 3.9 fewer than this contest's over/under.
  • The average total in Broncos games this season is 43.1, 3.6 points more than Sunday's over/under of 39.5.
  • In 2020, games involving the Steelers have averaged a total of 45.5 points, 6.0 more than the set total in this contest.

Broncos stats and trends

  • Denver is 3-1-0 against the spread this season.
  • So far this season, the Broncos have been installed as favorites by a 0.5-point margin or more four times and are 3-1 ATS in those matchups.
  • Denver's games this year have yet to go over the total in four opportunities.
  • The Broncos rack up 20.8 points per game, comparable to the 23.3 per contest the Steelers give up.
  • Denver is 2-0 against the spread and 2-0 overall this season when the team notches more than 23.3 points.
  • The Broncos average 353.8 yards per game, only four fewer than the 357.8 the Steelers allow per outing.
  • Denver is 2-0 against the spread and 2-0 overall when the team totals over 357.8 yards.
  • The Broncos have three turnovers this season, equal to the number of takeaways for the Steelers.
  • Click over to SISportsbook and find the latest spread, moneyline and total for Denver's matchup with the Steelers.

Steelers stats and trends

  • Pittsburgh has one win against the spread in four games this year.
  • The Steelers have covered the spread once this year when underdogs by 0.5 points or more (in two chances).
  • Pittsburgh's games this year have not gone over the total in four opportunities.
  • The Steelers score 16.8 points per game, 4.5 more than the Broncos allow (12.3).
  • When Pittsburgh puts up more than 12.3 points, it is 1-2 against the spread and 1-2 overall.
  • The Steelers collect 34 more yards per game (301.8) than the Broncos give up per matchup (267.8).
  • Pittsburgh is 0-3 against the spread and 0-3 overall when the team amasses over 267.8 yards.
  • The Steelers have five giveaways this season, while the Broncos have five takeaways.

Home and road insights

  • At home, the Steelers are winless ATS (0-2) as 0.5-point underdogs or greater.
  • This season, Steelers home games average 44.3 points, 4.8 more than this outing's over/under (39.5).
  • The Broncos are unbeaten ATS (2-0) on the road as 0.5-point favorites or more.
  • Broncos away games this season average 43.5 total points, 4.0 more than this outing's over/under (39.5).

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