2012 NFL Week 8 Redskins vs. Steelers Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
PITTSBURGH, PA (The Spread) – Can the Redskins pull off the upset this afternoon when they visit the Steelers today at 1:00PM ET.
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Steelers are 4.5-point home favorites over the Redskins, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 46 points. Washington is 3-4 overall and 2-2 on the road this season, while Pittsburgh is 3-3 overall and 2-0 at home.
Line Movement: The Steelers opened as 4-point favorites but the spread has been bet up to 4.5, while the total has dropped from 47.5 down to 46 at most books.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 71% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Redskins. 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 Playoff Free Pick: Take Washington. According to latest NFL trends, the Steelers are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games versus a team with a losing record and 0-5 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win. They’re also 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall, while the Redskins are 5-2 ATS in their last seven road games. Robert Griffin III will keep the Redskins in the game until the fourth quarter while facing a Pittsburgh defense that is banged up and struggling.
2012 NFL WEEK 8 FREE PICK: WASHINGTON REDSKINS +4.5