An NFL crew that final received a playoff sport in 2016 is getting Tremendous Bowl LVII love from sports activities bettors.
This marquee franchise can be heading into its first season since 2003 with out its just lately retired two-time Tremendous Bowl-winning quarterback.
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Here is all the things you want from a betting perspective on the new-look Pittsburgh Steelers (all NFL odds by way of FOX Guess).
STEELERS ODDS FOR 2022 SEASON (at FOX Guess)*
OVER/UNDER 7.5 WINS
Over: -105 (wager $10 to win $19.52 whole)
Beneath: -118 (wager $10 to win $18.47 whole)
MAKE PLAYOFFS
Sure: +250 (wager $10 to win $35 whole)
No: -345 (wager $10 to win $12.90 whole)
Win AFC North +850 (wager $10 to win $95 whole)
Win AFC: +4000 (wager $10 to win $410 whole)
Win Tremendous Bowl LVII: +8000 (wager $10 to win $810 whole)
Kenny Pickett to win Offensive Rookie of the Yr: +700 (wager $10 to win $80 whole)
Mike Tomlin to win Coach of the Yr: +2800 (wager $10 to win $290 whole)
PARLAY OFFERED
Kenny Pickett to win Offensive Rookie of Yr/Steelers over 7.5 wins: +1180 (wager $10 to win $128 whole)
PICK: Steelers to overlook the playoffs (-345 at FOX Guess, wager $10 to win $12.90 whole)
* = as of 8/23/2022
Ben Roethlisberger retired throughout the offseason after two Tremendous Bowl titles and the fifth-most passing yards in NFL historical past (64,088).
Having to interchange a possible Corridor of Fame quarterback would trigger panic amongst most fan bases. Apparently not with Steelers bettors, FOX Guess affiliate dealer Steven Hemke mentioned.
"We now have the second-most bets on the Steelers to win the Tremendous Bowl, solely behind the Eagles," Hemke famous that FOX Guess operates in Pennsylvania. "Clearly, we're very Pennsylvania-driven, however the Steelers appear to be a well-liked selection throughout different books as properly."
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The Steelers have received the Tremendous Bowl six occasions, tied with the New England Patriots for many in historical past.
However bettors like Pittsburgh's probabilities to win No. 7 this season, despite the fact that the Steelers' final Tremendous Bowl win got here throughout the 2008 season – rookie receiver George Pickens was 7 years previous when Pittsburgh final received the Tremendous Bowl.
"You form of have two factions betting the Steelers," mentioned Ben Fawkes, VSiN Vice President of Digital Content material. "First, you had folks speculating very early on that with Huge Ben retiring, perhaps Deshaun Watson finally ends up touchdown there. It is form of like what you've got seen in different sports activities when LeBron James was first a free agent – he had the flexibility to vary the chances for his new crew.
"From speaking to bookmakers, loads of that is additionally from public accumulation – folks betting $10 right here, $50 there. It is sensible, as Mike Tomlin has by no means had a dropping season. The worst he is had is 8-8."
With Huge Ben, the Steelers made the postseason 12 occasions, posting a 13-10 playoff mark.
"This franchise has been very constant, because of Huge Ben making the playoffs nearly each season," Hemke mentioned. "The Steelers are an enormous public crew."
To interchange Roethlisberger, the Steelers drafted quarterback Kenny Pickett from close by Pitt with the No. 20 choose.
"This crew has many holes to fill alongside clearly at QB and alongside the offensive line," Hemke said. "The Steelers draft properly, however I don’t even see them making the playoffs until Pickett, who appears to play higher than he practices, can ‘wow’ as a rookie this season."
One of the dependable maxims in soccer is it is troublesome to win with no good quarterback. The Steelers must discover a dependable alternative for Roethlisberger.
"It is at all times troublesome when you've gotten a quarterback competitors occurring," Fawkes mentioned. "If the Steelers actually had a quarterback of the longer term in Mason Rudolph, they would not have introduced in (Mitchell) Trubisky after which drafted Pickett.
"Usually, if it's a must to choose between two quarterbacks, you've gotten none."
Fawkes and Hemke agree that the Steelers face a troublesome path to the postseason. Not solely is Pittsburgh in a aggressive division, however in addition they anticipate there to be a logjam of groups battling for wild-card spots within the AFC.
"There's heaps to work with there. I believe persons are taking a shot despite the fact that the AFC North is a troublesome division," Fawkes mentioned. "There's a lot indecision this 12 months. Individuals suppose anybody can win in that division so the Steelers at 10-1 is sensible."
However, as Fawkes identified, you by no means know for certain with sports activities betting – that is the No. 1 maxim.
"I can see worth at 100-1 (to win the Tremendous Bowl) and taking a shot at it," Fawkes mentioned. "It might occur. Actually, crazier issues have occurred."
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