The Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) face the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) to kick off NFL Week 3 on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are 1.5-point favorites with the game total set at 35.5. Pittsburgh is a -125 favorite on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +105 to pull off the upset. The game will be broadcast live on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount+.
The Chargers have taken care of business through two weeks by beating the Raiders and Panthers. Justin Herbert hasn't hit his stride yet, but J.K. Dobbins and Quentin Johnston are thriving through two weeks. The Steelers, meanwhile, have two road wins over the Falcons and Broncos. Justin Fields will look to win a third straight game and potentially the Steelers' full-time starting QB job.
Let's get into my Chargers vs. Steelers prediction for Sunday afternoon and my NFL picks and predictions for Week 3.
SPREAD
Our projections show no clear value on either side of this spread.
MONEYLINE
We're passing on the moneyline, as well.
TOTAL
Signals are indicating sharp action on this under, despite it already dropping two points throughout the week.
Chargers vs. Steelers Pick: Under 36
Sunday, Sept. 22
1 p.m. ET
CBS
Chargers Odds | ||
---|---|---|
Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 |
35.5 -110o / -110u |
+105 |
Steelers Odds | ||
---|---|---|
Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 |
35.5 -110o / -110u |
-125 |
Odds via BetMGM. Get up-to-the-minute NFL odds here.
By Matt Trebby
Welcome to the most underwhelming matchup of 2-0 teams of the season.
Jim Harbaugh is back in the NFL and just keeps winning. He's now 46-19-1 as an NFL head coach after being the Raiders and Panthers.
How have the Chargers won? By running the football.
Los Angeles has run for 395 yards this season, with J.K. Dobbins averaging 9.9 yards per carry. For reference, Justin Herbert has thrown for just 274 yards.
The Steelers have beaten the Falcons and Broncos on the road because of their defense. Pittsburgh has given up at staggering 16 points through its first two games of the season.
Nothing jumps out offensively for the Steelers. Justin Fields has been better than average with a 94.4 rating and averaging 6.3 yards per carry. He does have 84 rushing yards through two games and is a big-play threat with his legs at any point. If he keeps winning, we may never see Russell Wilson start a game for the Steelers.
By PJ Walsh
The Chargers vs. Steelers total sits at 36 – the lowest of the entire NFL Week 3 slate – but that hasn’t stopped pro bettors from pounding the under.
Sharps have steamed this line down from 38 earlier this week, showing just how bullish the wiseguys are on a lower-scoring matchup.
For those wondering, steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market and is often the result of bettors with the resources and respect to move odds getting down on the same wager at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.
Pick: Under 36
Location: | Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh |
Date: | Sunday, Sept. 22 |
Kickoff Time: | 1 p.m. ET |
TV / Streaming: | CBS/Paramount+ |
Los Angeles vs. Pittsburgh is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET live from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The game will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
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