2012 NFL on CBS Game of the Week Free Pick: Steelers vs. Cowboys
By Drew Sharper
ARLINGTON, TX (The Spread) – The Cowboys and Steelers both need a win when the two meet up on Sunday afternoon. Which team will come out on the right side of things?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Steelers are 1-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 44.5 points. Pittsburgh is 7-6 on the season, 3-4 on the road and 5-7-1 against the spread. Dallas is 7-6 overall, 3-3 at home and 5-8 against the spread.
Line Movement: Opening odds had the Cowboys favored by 1 point. The spread quickly shifted to the Steelers, and they were favored by as much as 2 points during the week before closing at Pittsburgh -1. The over/under total opened at 44.5 points and has since dropped the hook and closed at 44.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 59% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Steelers with odds of -1 point against the Cowboys. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Week 15 Free Pick: Take Pittsburgh. According to latest NFL trends, the Cowboys are 3-13 against the spread in their last 16 games following a win and 5-17 ATS in their last 22 home games. The Steelers are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games after a loss. Pittsburgh is coming off a bad loss to the Chargers, so look for them to bounce back with Ben Roethlisberger a week healthier. Dallas has been on a nice run, but three of their last four wins have come against teams out of the playoff picture. The last time they met up with a physical football team at home, they lost to the Redskins. The Steelers have the poise the Cowboys tend to lack in these big games, so look for the Steelers to come out with the victory.
2012 NFL WEEK 15 FREE PICK: PITTSBURGH STEELERS -1