Week 14 TNF

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Week 14 of the NFL season commences with an intriguing matchup between two struggling offensive teams, each facing unique circumstances within the AFC playoff landscape. The setting is the Steel City, where the New England Patriots hit the road to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a Thursday Night Football clash.

New England arrives in Pittsburgh after a disheartening 6-0 home loss to the Chargers in their previous game, failing to cover the 4.5-point underdog line. Meanwhile, the Steelers suffered a setback with a 24-10 home defeat to Arizona, losing outright as a six-point favorite. In their historical regular season encounters, the Steelers hold a narrow 15-14 advantage, but the Patriots have dominated recently, winning six of the last seven meetings, including a 17-14 road victory on September 18, 2022.

The Patriots, currently with a 2-10 record and residing at the bottom of the AFC East, are grappling with a five-game losing streak. Their offense has been particularly feeble, scoring seven points or fewer in the last three games and achieving this dismal feat five times throughout the season. Facing the impending threat of playoff elimination, New England's struggles persist despite holding statistical edges in total offense, time of possession, and first downs in their recent loss to the Chargers.

Statistically, the Patriots rank 23rd in passing offense, averaging 186.8 yards per game through the air, and 22nd in rushing offense, with an average of 103.7 yards per contest on the ground. Their scoring offense ranks dead last in the league, producing a meager 12.3 points per game. Defensively, they stand 16th, allowing 21.2 points per contest. Mac Jones leads the team in passing, completing 224 of 325 attempts for 2,120 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. Rhamondre Stevenson paces the ground game with 156 carries for 619 yards and four touchdowns.

On the other side, the Steelers, holding a 7-5 record and occupying the top wild card spot in the AFC, faced adversity in their last outing against Arizona. Two lightning delays, injury concerns, and a formidable opponent led to a beatdown against a 2-10 team, leaving Pittsburgh with work to do. Despite holding advantages in total offense, time of possession, and first downs, the Steelers succumbed to a critical fourth and goal situation, sealing their fate in a 10-3 halftime deficit from which they never recovered.

Pittsburgh ranks 28th in passing offense, averaging 179.6 yards per game, and 14th in rushing offense, producing an average of 115.3 yards per contest. Their scoring offense is 28th in the league with 16 points per game, while their defense impressively stands 6th, allowing only 19.1 points per contest. Quarterback Kenny Pickett has thrown for 2,070 yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions on the season.

Headlines 🚨

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The New York Jets to return Zach Wilson to starter vs. the Texans.

The Minnesota Vikings to start Josh Dobbs at least for one more week despite turnovers.

Trevor Lawrence has a high ankle sprain and could miss a short period of time away form the field.

QB Tyler Shough leaves Texas Tech for Louisville, he will be in his 6^th season as a college football player.

Shohei Ohtani reported to choose his free agency decision by end of week.

The Cleveland Guardians win MLB lottery draft despite 2% odds.

Trends 📈📉 via Oddsshark

🏀 Grizzlies at Pistons

• Memphis is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit

• Memphis is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit

🏀 76ers at Wizards

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

🏀 Nets at Hawks

• Brooklyn is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

• Brooklyn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

• The total has gone OVER in 13 of Atlanta's last 14 games at home

• The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 10 games

🏀 Spurs at Timberwolves

• The total has gone OVER in 16 of San Antonio's last 22 games

• The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing Minnesota

• Minnesota is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home

• Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

🏀 Thunder at Rockets

• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oklahoma City's last 8 games when playing on the road against Houston

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games at home

🏀 Jazz at Mavericks

• The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Utah's last 7 games

• The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games on the road

• Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Utah

• Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Utah

🏀 Nuggets at Clippers

• Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Clippers

• Denver is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers

• The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LA Clippers's last 8 games when playing at home against Denver

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Clippers's last 6 games at home

🎓🏀 LIU at #15 MIA

• Miami is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

• The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games at home

🎓🏀 #12 TEX at #8 MARQ

• Texas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road

• Texas is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games on the road

• Marquette is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games at home

🎓🏀 SCAR at #24 CLEM

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of South Carolina's last 5 games when playing on the road against Clemson

• The total has gone UNDER in 12 of South Carolina's last 13 games when playing Clemson

🎓🏀 DEN at #13 CSU

• The total has gone OVER in 18 of Denver's last 25 games on the road

• Denver is 3-7-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road

🎓🏀 DEP at #12 TXAM

• DePaul is 5-9-1 ATS in its last 15 games on the road

• DePaul is 1-14 SU in its last 15 games on the road

• Texas A&M is 16-1 SU in its last 17 games at home

• Texas A&M is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home

🏈 Patriots at Steelers

• New England is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh

• The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing at home against New England

• The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games

Public Money 🤑 via VSiN at 9AMCT

🏀 NBA

40% of bets and 88% of money is on CLE -4

45% of bets and 78% of money is on TOR -4

21% of bets and 45% of money is on UNDER 220 CHA at CHI

65% of bets and 86% of money is on DAL -11.5

24% of bets and 46% of money is on UNDER 226 POR at GSW

27% of bets and 53% of money is on LAC -1

🎓🏀 NCAAB

46% of bets and 66% of money is on SCAR +8.5

49% of bets and 69% of money is on UNDER 141 RICE at #3 UH

29% of bets and 66% of money is on DEN +21

53% of bets and 85% of money is on OVER 147 DEP at #21 TXAM

🏈 NFL

41% of bets and 54% of money is on NE +6

Future Odds 🔮 via Bovada Sportsbook

Picks 🔒

Nets +4 | This game should be another tight one, although overtime is unlikely to strike again. Dating back to last December, the Nets have taken three trips to Atlanta. They're 1-2 in those contests, with each loss coming by exactly two points.

Steelers -6 | New England’s offense has been brutal all season long as they are last in the league in scoring offense. Both teams are far better on the defensive side of the ball this season and it could come down to turnovers as to which side emerges victorious. Pittsburgh has at least been able to move the ball the last couple of weeks, which is more than one can say with New England.