Week 11 Best Bets: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals have struggled with tackling and defending tight ends. The Steelers have a receiver that sees lots of short throws and a tight end that has terrorized Cincinnati over the years.

My Bet Backers:

• Austin missed the first matchup in Cincinnati, but since his return to action has led the Steelers in targets
• Last week, Austin saw seven targets and while he recorded just 14 yards, a dropped slant and lack of sideline awareness cost him another 20+ yards
• While Freiermuth has averaged just 17 routes run in the three games since last facing the Bengals, he has still earned the third most targets for the Steelers over that timeframe, and caught 82% of them
• As mentioned nearly weekly, the Bengals have allowed now 11 different tight ends to catch at least three passes in a game, including a 6/111 performance from Freiermuth in Week 7

Ja’Marr Chase 8+ Alternate Receptions + Tee Higgins 60+ Alternate  Receiving Yards + Joe Flacco 24+ Alternate Passing Completions (+200 DraftKings)

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While I usually save 3+ leg parlays for the lottos, I used alt lines to bet on the Bengals passing game against a defense that has allowed 300+ passing yards in four of their last six contests.

My Bet Backers:

• Chase was HEAVILY utilized in the last matchup against Pittsburgh, seeing an astounding 23 targets. While that type of usage may be unlikely again, he has double digit catches in 3/4 games with Flacco at the helm
• Over the last few weeks, receivers lined up out wide have had success vs the Steelers: Quentin Johnston 4/33, Christian Watson 2/52, Alec Pierce 6/115, and Michael Pittman 7/96. Tee has come on as of late, with games of 121, 44, 96 and 62 with Flacco
• The Steelers have struggled against the pass in general, allowing all but one quarterback to complete at least 24 passes since Week 3
• Flacco has smashed this line in 3/4 games with the Bengals, averaging 28 completions over the last four games

This week I am trying something a little different, as I am allowing the Bengals community to help build the long-shot parlay. Be sure to comment on my X post with your favorite Anytime Touchdown scorer for Steelers - Bengals and I will be choosing a few to put into one parlay. If the bet hits, one lucky commenter will receive $50.

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*DISCLAIMER* This is not intended to be betting advice, rather these are some props I like and will be placing my money on. While I use data and research to support my picks, there is no such thing as a sure bet. Always remember to only bet amounts you are comfortable losing.