Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers betting tips and NFL predictions

Free American football tips, best bets and analysis for Pittsburgh Steelers at Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11 of the NFL.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Main Event & NFL, 1.20am

Best bet

Pittsburgh Steelers +6.5
1pt 5-6 BoyleSports

Match preview

Pittsburgh Steelers received a huge boost on the eve of their trip to face Los Angeles Chargers with the news that starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is clear to play after passing Covid protocols.

Big Ben was ruled out of last week's home game against the winless Lions on the eve of the contest, with Mason Rudolph deputising in a dire 16-16 tie. The availability of Super Bowl-winning QB Roethlisberger is therefore a huge plus as Pittsburgh seek a fifth win in six.

The Steelers do have defensive issues, with TJ Watt, Minkah Fitzpatrick and Joe Haden out, but they could still make a game of it against the Chargers.

Pittsburgh have a better record than their hosts - 5-3-1 compared to 5-4 - as the Chargers have lost three of their last four games.

They also boast a strong 18-8-1 handicap record in their last 27 games as an underdog on the road, while the Chargers are 5-12-1 ATS in their last 18 as home favourites.

A handicap line of around seven points has contracted slightly on the news that Big Ben will return, but backing the Steelers with a five-point start could still be decent business.

The lowdown

Venue SoFi Stadium
Surface Artificial
WeatherIndoors
Vegas handicap Pittsburgh Steelers +5
Vegas points line 47

Key stat

The Chargers have covered the handicap in only one of their last seven home games against the Steelers.

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