Pittsburgh Steelers at Oakland Raiders Week 14 NFL Picks & Predictions 12/9/2018

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Oakland Coliseum

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The Oakland Raiders host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Oakland Coliseum on Sunday, December 9, 2018. The opening line for this game has Pittsburgh as 13 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 49.5.

The Raiders have an over/under record of 6-6-0 and they are 4-8-0 against the spread. The Steelers have an ATS record of 6-5-1 while their over/under record is 7-5-0.

Valuable Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 7-5-0 against the over/under

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 6-5-1 against the spread

Important Oakland Raiders Betting Trends

The Oakland Raiders are 6-6-0 against the over/under

The Oakland Raiders are 4-8-0 against the spread

Key Pittsburgh Steelers Injuries

12/04/18 WR Ryan Switzer Concussion is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/03/18 WR Justin Hunter Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/02/18 CB Cameron Sutton Personal is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/02/18 RB James Conner Foot left last game, is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/02/18 T Marcus Gilbert Knee is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
12/02/18 S Morgan Burnett Back is questionable Sunday vs Oakland
09/16/18 RB Le'Veon Bell Holdout is out for season
09/09/18 WR Eli Rogers ACL PUP
09/04/18 TE Jake McGee Achilles IR
09/04/18 LB Olasunkanmi Adeniyi Hamstring IR
09/04/18 TE Ryan Malleck Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 DB Trey Johnson Shoulder IR
08/03/18 T Jerald Hawkins Quad IR
08/03/18 LB Ryan Shazier Back IR

Key Oakland Raiders Injuries

12/02/18 WR Martavis Bryant Knee is questionable Sunday vs Pittsburgh
11/30/18 CB Leon Hall Back IR
10/30/18 CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Retired is out for season
10/19/18 RB Marshawn Lynch Groin IR
10/03/18 T Donald Penn Leg IR
09/26/18 K Mike Nugent Hip IR
09/11/18 LS Andrew DePaola Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Ahtyba Rubin Biceps IR
09/04/18 K Eddy Pineiro Groin IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Pittsburgh Steelers have run for 1,117 yards as a team, which ranks 20th in the NFL. They've run 263 times, averaging 4.2 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Steelers have been penalized on offense 90 times for 823 yards so far this season, which has them 21st in the league in penalties. They are 8th in the NFL in points scored with 346. They have run 802 plays this season for 4,965 yards, which ranks them 3rd in the league in total offense. The Steelers average 6.2 yards per play, which is 6th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 286 1st downs this year, placing them 3rd overall as an offensive unit. Ben Roethlisberger averages 7.6 yards per pass attempt and 11.6 yards per completion. He has completed 341 passes on 517 attempts for a completion percentage of 66%. His quarterback rating is 95.1. He has thrown for 3,945 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Steelers rush defense has allowed 288 attempts for 1,205 yards this year, putting them in 10th place in the league against the run. Pittsburgh has committed 81 penalties for 758 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 28th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 33.8% of possessions on defense, which is 7th in the league. They are 7th in the league in points allowed on defense with 282. They have surrendered a total of 3,947 yards on D, which is 5th in the NFL. The Steelers are ranked 14th in yards per play allowed with 5.2. Their pass defense has given up 5.8 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 9th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 273 passes on 432 attempts against the Pittsburgh Steelers defense this season, placing them 3rd and 2nd in the National Football League. The Pittsburgh pass defense has also given up a total of 2,742 yards through the air, which is 5th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Pittsburgh Steelers have attempted 14 field goals this season and made 10, which is 5th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 71.4%. Pittsburgh Steelers kickers have made 88% of their extra points, going 36 for 41 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,305 yards on 52 punts, averaging 44.3 yards per punt. That places them 30th in the NFL in punting average. Pittsburgh is ranked 22nd in the league in punt returns with 25. They've accumulated 204 punt return yards and average 8.2 yards per return, which is 23rd in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 23 yards. They have returned 24 kicks for 463 yards on special teams, ranking 18th in kick return yardage. The Steelers average 19.3 yards per kick return and have a long of 35 yards this year. They are 6th in the league in all-purpose yards with 5,750.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Oakland Raiders are 23rd in the National Football League in points scored with 220. They have run 752 plays this year for 4,163 yards, which ranks them 17th in the NFL in total offense. The Raiders average 5.5 yards per play, which is 12th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 231 1st downs this season, ranking them 24th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Oakland has run for 1,264 yards as a unit, which ranks 25th in the league. They've run 287 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Raiders have been penalized on offense 79 times for 673 yards so far this year, which has them 9th in the NFL in penalties. Derek Carr has passed for 3,112 yards this year. He's completed 292 throws while attempting 423 passes for a completion percentage of 69%. His quarterback rating this season is 95. He averages 10.7 yards per completion and 7.4 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Oakland is 20th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 367. They have given up a total of 4,759 yards on D, which is 23rd in the league. The Raiders are 27th in yards per play allowed with 6.6. Their pass defense has allowed 8.2 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 27th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 217 throws on 345 attempts against the Oakland defense this season, ranking them 24th and 11th in the league. The Raiders pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,920 yards in the air, which is 26th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 369 attempts for 1,839 yards this season, putting them in 12th place in the NFL against the run. The Oakland Raiders have had 91 penalties for 751 yards on defense this year. That places them 23rd in the league. They've allowed a score on 47.3% of possessions on defense, which is 32nd in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Oakland is 27th in the NFL in punt returns with 20. They've totaled 163 punt return yards and are averaging 8.2 yards per return, which is 30th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 49 yards. They have returned 19 kicks for 421 yards on special teams, placing them 13th in kick return yardage. The Raiders average 22.2 yards per kick return and have a long of 31 yards this season. They are 25th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 4,968. The Oakland Raiders have tried 25 field goals this season and made 20, which is 29th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 80.0%. Oakland kickers have made 95% of their extra points, going 20 for 21 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,192 yards on 51 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That ranks them 5th in the NFL in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Steelers/Raiders NFL game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Steelers -13

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