Kicking off Week 12 of the 2024 NFL season with a rivalry matchup in the AFC North, the Pittsburgh Steelers will enter the 216 for a date with the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football.
Bet on Steelers vs. Browns
PIT -3.5
CLE +3.5
In their first head-to-head meeting of the season, the Steelers will look to continue their control over the division, while the Browns will look to shake things up as they aim to play spoiler against their current division leader.
With no love lost between these two squads, crank up the intensity level surrounding this primetime matchup by placing a bet on the Steelers vs. Browns this evening. Providing you with the best bets and expert picks, we’ve got you covered with our Thursday Night Football betting preview.
Don’t miss out on your chance to score a big win to kickoff Week 12, place your bets on the latest Thursday Night Football odds with our Steelers vs. Browns predictions featured below.
| Steelers Moneyline Odds | +155 |
| Browns Moneyline Odds | -200 |
| Spread odds | Steelers -3.5 (-110), Browns +3.5 (-110) |
| Over/Under | 36.5 points (over -110, under -110) |
| Time/Date | Nov. 21, 8:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | Broadcast: TSN/DAZN |
Betting the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2 SU, 8-2 ATS, 5-5 o/u)
Coming off of their biggest win of the season thus far, the Steelers secured a win over the Baltimore Ravens by the skin of their teeth. Thanks to two missed field goals by Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, the Steelers were able to rely on their own big leg as Chris Boswell contributed all 18 points scored by the Steelers.
While the Steelers may not be the most explosive team in the league, there’s no questioning their ability to win games through grit, determination, and heart. With seven of their 10 games this season having finished by a margin of victory of eight points or less, the Steelers are no strangers to competitive clashes. Relying on their standout defence, the Steelers are always within reach of the victory regardless of their offensive inconsistency.
As a betting option, the Steelers have been one of the best across the NFL in 2024. Sporting the best record against the spread in the league alongside the Detroit Lions, the Steelers have been a moneymaker so far this season. Not only have they been great against the spread, but they’ve also been a reliable option to back straight-up with only two losses on the season.
Betting the Cleveland Browns (2-8 SU, 3-7, 4-6 o/u)
In what has been yet another disastrous season, this is familiar territory for the Browns organization. With a losing record all but guaranteed, the Browns have failed to live up to expectations and have taken a major step backwards after making the postseason in two of the last four seasons.
Hot off the heels of an embarrassing beatdown suffered at the hands of a struggling New Orleans Saints squad, their most recent loss has summarized their current nightmare season.
From a betting perspective, the Browns have been equally as bad. With a porous 2-8 record straight-up, they’ve also been atrocious against the spread, only covering in 30% of their games played this season. Having been one of the top teams to fade in the NFL this season, things are looking bleak in The Land once again.
Betting Mismatch
While many football fans had been pleading for him to replace Browns starter Deshaun Watson at quarterback throughout the season, many would come to regret this after the reality of the Jameis Winston experience began in 2024.
From game-to-game, Winston can either look like prime Joe Montana or JaMarcus Russell with no in between. Never afraid to take shots down the field, this has been Winston’s biggest crutch throughout his 10-year NFL career. With three interceptions in as many games as a starter, expect to see him throw at least one pick against a stellar Steelers defence.
With 11 takeaways through the air in 2024, the Steelers have been a terrorizing force for opposing quarterbacks. Rostering standout talents in the secondary such as Minkah Fitzpatrick, Donte Jackson, and Joey Porter Jr., the Steelers have had no trouble turning over their opposition.
Taking on the turnover-prone Winston in primetime, look for the Steelers to have no trouble plucking the ball out of the air at least once on Thursday Night Football as Winston continues to struggle connecting with his receivers.
Jameis Winston to Throw 1+ Interceptions
+105
Key Injuries
Heading into their short week matchup on Thursday Night Football, the Steelers will be without two of their top defensive players. With LB Alex Highsmith being ruled out of action by Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, they will also be without top CB C.J. Henderson after being placed on injured reserve last week.
For the Browns, there are several top players holding a questionable designation heading into their Week 12 clash. With DE Myles Garrett, WR Elijah Moore, TE David Njoku, T Jedrick Willis Jr., G Joel Bitonio, and CB’s Greg Newsome II and Denzel Ward all in jeopardy of missing their matchup against the Steelers, this could make a major impact on the upcoming matchup.
Weather
Set for a cold and rainy evening in Cleveland, Ohio, the stage is set for a classic AFC North battle. Along with the rain, winds are expected to get up to speeds of 25km/h, strong enough to potential alter the trajectory of field goals kicked by either side.
In what’s sure to have it’s fair share of drops, fumbles, and mishaps due to the harsh playing conditions, be sure to take the weather into account when placing your bets on the Steelers vs. Browns.
NFL Betting Trends
- The Steelers are 4-2 SU against the Browns over the last three seasons.
- The Steelers are 5-1 ATS on the road this season.
- The Browns have finished 50% of their games played this season with Under 36.5 total points scored.
- The Browns are 1-4 ATS at home in 2024.
NFL Player Prop Trends
- Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has recorded Over 55.5 receiving yards in four consecutive games played.
- Having finished with Under 66.5 rushing yards in back-to-back games, Steelers running back Najee Harris may struggle against a strong Browns defence.
- Since returning from injury, Browns running back Nick Chubb has finished with Under 51.5 rushing yards in three of his four games played in 2024.
- Browns quarterback Jameis Winston has averaged 321.3 passing yards over his last three starts. His passing yards total is set at 211.5 against the Steelers.
Steelers vs. Browns Predictions
- Set for a dominant outing on Thursday Night Football, back the Steelers to continue their sensational 2024 campaign against the Browns on primetime. With a playoff berth within reach, the Steelers have the perfect play style to shut down the Browns offence and control the pace of the game. While they’ve been in plenty of closely-contested matchups in 2024, look for the Steelers to utilize their revitalized passing attack to run up the score against the Browns, covering the spread as 3.5-point favourites on Thursday Night Football.
- No strangers to low-scoring showdowns, hammer the Under on the Steelers vs. Browns on Thursday Night Football. With both squads having finished multiple games this season with Under 36.5 points scored, this head-to-head clash could have points come at a premium. With this point total being so low, however, we advise teasing the line to 40.5 and betting the Under from there to provide yourself some wiggle room if things begin to get competitive.
