Pittsburgh took advantage of Baltimore's injury-depleted secondary last week as Ben Roethlisberger threw for 236 yards, and the Steelers stopped the Ravens on a two-point conversion attempt to win 20-19 on Sunday. Now the Steelers have only three days to recover from that tough, physical encounter and face Minnesota, which needs to redeem itself after handing Detroit its first win in a year. One team is tired here, off a huge win and the other is motivated to atone from a terrible loss. Kirk Cousins threw for 340 yards last week and a touchdown on 30 of 40 passing, and wide receiver Justin Jefferson had 11 catches for 182 yards for the Vikings, who lost Adam Thielen in the first quarter to an ankle injury. Roethlisberger is listed as probable with a shoulder injury, but he is expected to play tonight. Minnesota is getting a little healthier with LB Anthony Barr saying he will play, and CB Patrick Peterson is off the COVID-19/Reserve list. The Vikings are the more desperate team, and Cousins had a good game against the Lions while throwing no interceptions. The Steelers are 0-5 ATS their last five games versus teams with losing records and 0-5 ATS following an ATS win. Minnesota is a small favorite in this matchup, and the value is on them to win the game outright. Play the Vikings on the moneyline.
This pick was released to clients on December 07, 2023 at 5:52AM ET.
NFL
Pittsburgh at Minnesota
December 9, 2021
8:20 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Minnesota -165 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.41)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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