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All odds current as of publication but subject to change. PICK 1: First Quarter – Chargers -0.5. The Steelers are averaging a scant 2.6 ppg in the opening quarters of games, and it’s unlikely this is the game the offense breaks out fast with the third-stringer Hodges under center.

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For the second time this season, the Jimmy Garoppolo-less San Francisco 49ers have been booted from the Sunday night game, this time against Seattle. In its place is a much more important matchup between the Los Angeles Chargers and Pittsburgh Steelers from Heinz Field. So who do the Chargers vs Steelers odds favor?

The game could certainly be a playoff preview as it would be an upset if the Steelers don’t win the AFC North for a third straight season. The Chargers trail the Kansas City Chiefs by a game in the AFC West but still have one game left with Kansas City. More likely, the Bolts will have to go the wild-card route, and this writer believes they do make it that way.

It’s the first meeting between Philip Rivers and Ben Roethlisberger. Both are first-round picks in the 2004 NFL Draft (along with Eli Manning). Since 2015, the duo have also been likely Hall of Famers. However, Rivers has gotten the best of Big Ben just twice.

The Chargers vs Steelers odds have Pittsburgh a 3.5-point favorite and our against the spread pick. The total is 51.5.

Why Pittsburgh will cover the Chargers vs Steelers odds

Frankly, cold-weather teams who play outdoors generally have a major advantage at home against warm-weather clubs this time of year. Similarly, it looks like the weather could be a factor on Sunday night in Pittsburgh to the Steelers’ benefit.

Pittsburgh hasn’t lost back-to-back games yet this year. The team also comes off a 24-17 loss in Denver that snapped the team’s six-game winning streak. That was a bit of a fluke in that the Steelers outgained the Broncos 527-308. Nevertheless, Pittsburgh gave it away four times. This includes Roethlisberger throwing a horrible interception at the Denver two-yard line with just over a minute left – and the Broncos none. Roethlisberger has much better career home splits than on the road.

Los Angeles betting notes for Sunday

The Chargers catch a minor break with this being flexed, because otherwise it would have been a 10 a.m. Pacific time kickoff. Then again, starting at 8:20 p.m. ET just means it will be colder than it would have been in the afternoon.

Los Angeles destroyed Arizona on Sunday but it was costly as star running back Melvin Gordon suffered an MCL injury that will cost him at least this week’s game and probably more. He has rushed for 802 yards and nine scores this year while catching 44 passes for 453 yards and four more TDs. Big loss. That puts more of a burden on Rivers, who had the game of his life against the Cardinals in completing his first 25 passes (NFL record) and finishing 28 of 29 (96.6 percent also a record) for three scores.

Pittsburgh vs. LA Chargers line movement

The NFL odds show no movement on the spread, but the total has dropped from an open as high as 56. This is no doubt because of Gordon.

Pittsburgh vs. LA Chargers matchup trends

• The Steelers have covered their past six after a loss.
• The Chargers are 2-7 ATS in their past nine December games.
• Los Angeles is 2-5 ATS in its past seven in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3-1) host the Los Angeles Chargers (8-3) on Sunday Night Football this weekend in an all-AFC showdown. Kickoff is set for 8:30 PM EST on December 2nd at Heinz Field and the game will be broadcast on NBC.

Steelers Vs Chargers Betting Odds

Oddsmakers opened this game up with the Steelers listed as 3.5-point road favorites. That line hasn’t moved at all after early betting, as Pittsburgh is currently available at -3.5. The total for this matchup is 52 points. Click here for a full look at the Week 13 NFL odds and for more links to our individual game previews.

Steelers vs Chargers Vegas Odds & Game Preview

Los Angeles crushed Arizona 45-10 at home last weekend to improve to 8-3 on the season overall. The Chargers actually trailed 10-0 at the end of the first quarter before scoring 28 unanswered points before halftime. RB Melvin Gordon III had been listed as questionable prior to kickoff, but he ended up suiting up despite not practicing for much of the week. While he did manage to score two touchdowns, Gordon III was forced to leave in the second half and has already been ruled out for Week 13. However, QB Philip Rivers does have excellent chemistry with RB Austin Ekeler, who will likely see his usual pass-catching role expanded against the Steelers with Gordon inactive. Rivers has been fantastic this season, completing 69.5% of his passes for 3,119 yards and 26 touchdowns. He has also thrown two or more touchdown passes in 12 consecutive games. The receiving duo of Keenan Allen and Tyrell Williams have also been big contributors on offense, combining for 1,367 yards and nine touchdowns. Overall, Los Angeles is currently averaging 27.9 points per game (7th overall) on 402.0 yards of total offense.

The Chargers have been excellent defensively through their first eleven games, giving up an average of just 19.9 points per game (4th overall) on 334.8 yards of total offense. They have been especially strong against the pass, allowing only 227.3 yards per game through the air (7th overall).

Pittsburgh dropped to 7-3-1 on the season last weekend after a disappointing 24-17 loss on the road in Denver. The Steelers were just a couple of yards away from the end zone with two minutes left in the 4th quarter but couldn’t find a way to punch it in, as Ben Roethlisberger threw an interception on a critical 3rd and goal. It was certainly puzzling to see Pittsburgh abandon the run on the 2.5 yard line, as they had three chances to hand the ball off to RB James Conner. Conner has looked fantastic filling in for Le’Veon Bell, racking up 894 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns. Roethlisberger has also had a solid year, throwing for 3,664 yards and 24 touchdowns. He has really been clicking with both Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster as of late. as the pair have combined for 1,929 yards and 15 touchdowns in just 11 games. As a whole, the offense is currently averaging 28.7 points per game (6th overall) on 420.8 total yards.

The Steelers have been slightly above average on the other side of the ball so far this season, surrendering 22.6 points per game to opponents (12th overall) on 325.1 yards of total offense. However, they have been quite solid against the pass, giving up an average of only 223.3 yards per game through the air (6th overall).

Free NFL Betting Prediction: Steelers -3.5

Steelers Chargers Betting Lines 2019

This is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining games on the schedule here in Week 13, as both of these teams have been enjoying impressive seasons so far. While this matchup could easily go either way, there are a couple of factors that have me leaning towards Pittsburgh in this particular spot. While Austin Ekeler is still a solid running back, there is no doubt that Los Angeles will greatly miss Melvin Gordon III on Sunday night. He has been one of the most dynamic offensive players in the entire NFL through the first 12 weeks of the season. The other thing that the Steelers have going for them is their unique ability to bounce back immediately following a loss – they are a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last six games after a defeat.

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Pittsburgh is also a very solid 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games against opponents from the AFC and 5-1-1 ATS over their last seven games overall. The Chargers are only 2-7 ATS in their last nine games in the month of December and 2-6 ATS over their last eight games following an ATS win.

While all of those trends are certainly important to keep in mind, the following statistic really jumped off the page at me : Los Angeles is just 2-5 ATS in their last seven trips to Heinz Field and only 3-8 ATS over their last 11 meetings with Pittsburgh overall. I’m not going to pick against a Steelers team that will be hungry to avenge a bad loss last Sunday. I’ll lay the 3.5 points and take a stab with the home favorite, give me Pittsburgh to cover the spread.