Los Angeles Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Prediction

NFL Chargers vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction 9/22/2024

The Los Angeles Chargers will face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 22nd. This matchup is being played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.

The Chargers and Steelers will kick off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, September 22nd at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are the favorite with a money line of -126, and the point spread is -2 in favor of the Steelers. The game is being televised on CBS, and the over/under line is at 35.5 points.

  • Date: Sunday, September 22nd
  • Time: 1:00 ET
  • Location: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh
  • TV: CBS

Chargers vs Steelers

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After a 26-3 win over the Panthers, the Chargers are now 2-0 on the season. Los Angeles took a 6-0 lead in the 1st quarter with Justin Herbert’s touchdown pass to Quentin Johnston. The Chargers then added two more touchdowns in the 2nd quarter, including a 43-yard touchdown run by J.K. Dobbins, heading into halftime with a 20-0 lead. The Chargers also found the endzone in the 4th quarter with Herbert’s touchdown pass to Ladd McConkey.

Although the Panthers kicked a field goal in the 3rd, the Chargers responded with a field goal of their own. The over/under line going into the game was 38.5 points, and the combined score was 29 points. The Chargers were favored by -4.5 points, and their 23-point win allowed them to cover the spread.

The Steelers are now 2-0 after their 13-6 win over the Broncos in week two. Pittsburgh’s defense was strong in this one, holding Denver to just six points. The Steelers were on the road for this one and they were 2.5-point favorites with an over/under line of 36.5 points. The combined score of 19 points meant those who bet the under on this game were winners.

Pittsburgh took a 10-0 lead into halftime after scoring a touchdown in the 1st quarter and adding a field goal. The Steelers added a field goal in the 3rd quarter and then held on for the seven-point win. The Broncos didn’t score until the 3rd quarter and were held out of the endzone until late in the 3rd when they finally scored.

Chargers Injury Report

  • Alohi Gilman – Knee (Questionable)
  • DJ Chark – Hip (Out)
  • Nick Niemann – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Chris Rumph II – Foot (Out)
  • Junior Colson – Hamstring (Questionable)
  • Chris Collins – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Bucky Williams – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Tyler McLellan – Undisclosed (Out)

Steelers Injury Report

  • Isaac Seumalo – Pectoral (Questionable)
  • Tyler Matakevich – Hamstring (Questionable)
  • Russell Wilson – Calf (Questionable)
  • MyCole Pruitt – Knee (Questionable)
  • Cameron Johnston – Knee (Out)
  • Cameron Sutton – Suspension (Out)
  • Cole Holcomb – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Nate Herbig – Shoulder (Out)
  • Dylan Cook – Undisclosed (Out)
  • David Perales – Knee (Out)
  • Jeremiah Moon – Undisclosed (Out)
  • Roman Wilson – Ankle (Questionable)
  • Ryan Watts – Stinger (Out)
  • Logan Lee – Calf (Out)

Chargers Offense Breakdown

The Chargers’ offense put up 26 points in their 26-3 win over the Panthers, with a heavy focus on the running game. They rushed for 219 yards on 44 attempts, averaging 5.0 yards per attempt. Justin Herbert completed 70% of his passes for 130 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception. The offense picked up 21 first downs and converted 56.2% of their third down chances.

J.K. Dobbins led the ground attack with 131 yards on 17 carries, including a 43-yard run and one touchdown. Herbert’s top target was Quentin Johnston, who had two touchdown receptions and finished with 51 yards receiving.

Steelers Offense Breakdown

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The Steelers’ offense struggled in the passing game, as they managed just 110 yards through the air in their 13-6 win over the Broncos. Pittsburgh’s running game was more effective, gaining 141 yards on 36 attempts. Quarterback Justin Fields completed 13 of 20 passes for 117 yards and one touchdown, finishing with a passer rating of 97.

Najee Harris led the Steelers in rushing with 69 yards on 17 attempts, while tight end Pat Freiermuth was the top receiver with 39 yards on four catches. Pittsburgh’s offense picked up 16 first downs and was 3-of-10 on third down in the game.

Chargers Team Defense

The Chargers’ defense was dominant in their most recent game, allowing just 69 passing yards in a 26-3 win over the Panthers. Carolina managed only 159 total yards and just 18 rushing attempts, finishing with 90 yards on the ground. Los Angeles defended the pass well, allowing a completion percentage of 69.2% and giving up only 69 yards through the air.

The Chargers’ defense excelled on third downs, allowing the Panthers to convert just 8.3% of their third down attempts. They also came away with one interception and recorded two sacks in the game.

Steelers Team Defense

In their 13-6 win over the Broncos, Pittsburgh’s defense allowed just 16.7% of third down conversions. The Steelers’ secondary was strong, allowing only 20 completions on 35 attempts for 231 yards. They also came away with two interceptions and didn’t give up any passing touchdowns. On the ground, the Broncos managed just 64 yards on 19 attempts.

The Steelers’ defense pressured the quarterback as well, coming away with two sacks and holding Denver to just 6 points. Pittsburgh’s defense was tough to move the ball against, as they allowed only 295 total yards in the game.

Chargers vs Steelers Trends

  • Across the Chargers last three road games, the team averaged 18 points per game while allowing 27. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
  • Pittsburgh has played well in their previous five home games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 19 points per game while allowing 16. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
  • As the betting underdog, the Chargers have an ATS mark of just 1-4 in their last five games. Los Angeles posted a straight up mark of 0-5 in these matchups.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Steelers have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.

Chargers vs Steelers Prediction

Our pick vs. the spread for this week three matchup between the Chargers and Steelers is to take the Chargers to cover as road underdogs. Even though the Chargers are the favorite at +2, we have the Steelers pulling off the upset by a score of 18-17.

For this one, we are taking the Chargers to cover at +2. As for the over/under, with the line sitting at 35.5 points, our pick is to take the under, with a projected combined score of 35 points.


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