New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick

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The New England Patriots (5-1) will be looking to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) for the 10th time in 13 meetings this Sunday when they visit Heinz Field as increasing road favorites.

In a game that was supposed to feature two of the AFC’s best teams and quarterbacks, Pittsburgh will be without Ben Roethlisberger following surgery to repair a torn meniscus, while New England’s Tom Brady attempts to improve to 3-0 since returning from his four-game suspension to start the season.

            

Point spread: The Patriots opened as two-point favorites; the total was 46 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line updates and matchup report)

NFL pick, via Odds Shark computer: 28.2-18.2 Patriots (NFL picks on every game)

            

Why the Patriots can cover the spread

As expected, the Patriots have played with chips on their shoulders for most of the year, especially in the last two games with Brady back under center. The two-time NFL MVP and four-time Super Bowl champion has played outstanding football in his first two games, totaling 782 passing …

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