Bengals vs Steelers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 7, 2025

The Cincinnati Bengals will sqaure off with the favoured Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Week 7 action at Paycor Stadium on Friday, starting at 11:15am AEDT.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Bengals vs Steelers game, along with the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.

Who Will Win?

Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh NFL game 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Steelers a 70% chance of beating the Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

Bengals vs Steelers: Odds

The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Friday's NFL game at Paycor Stadium are shown below:

• Head to Head: Bengals $3.10, Steelers $1.38
• Line: Bengals +5.5 ($1.91), Steelers -5.5 ($1.91)
• Total (Over/Under 43.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Bengals at $3.10 and the Steelers at $1.38.

The Bengals are 5.5-point underdogs against the Steelers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.

For the favourite Steelers (-5.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 43.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Bengals and the Steelers have a 50% chance of covering the line.

The 43.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.

Bengals vs Steelers: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Cincinnati at $3.10 with Bet365
• Line: Steelers -5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

Today's Bengals vs Steelers best bets are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Steelers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Bengals to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Bengals vs Steelers: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Bengals vs Steelers at Paycor Stadium in Week 7 is the Steelers winning 23-18.

This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh game in Week 7, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.

18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Bengals vs Steelers: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score the first touchdown in Bengals vs Steelers? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Kenneth Gainwell is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Bengals vs Steelers.

Gainwell has a 9.9% chance of getting in for six first at Paycor Stadium, while the Steelers RB has a 42.1% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.

Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bengals First TD Tips

• Ja'Marr Chase: 9.5% probability
• Chase Brown: 8.9% probability
• Tee Higgins: 6.8% probability
• Samaje Perine: 3.1% probability
• Noah Fant: 2.9% probability

Steelers First TD Tips

• Kenneth Gainwell: 9.9% probability
• DK Metcalf: 9.7% probability
• Jaylen Warren: 6.9% probability
• Jonnu Smith: 6.8% probability
• Calvin Austin: 5.9% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bengals Anytime TD Tips

• Ja'Marr Chase: 41.7% probability
• Chase Brown: 39.7% probability
• Tee Higgins: 32.0% probability
• Samaje Perine: 16.3% probability
• Noah Fant: 15.2% probability

Steelers Anytime TD Tips

• Kenneth Gainwell: 42.1% probability
• DK Metcalf: 41.4% probability
• Jaylen Warren: 31.6% probability
• Jonnu Smith: 31.4% probability
• Calvin Austin: 27.8% probability

Bengals-Steelers Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bengals' Joe Flacco is projected for 241 passing yards. The Steelers' Aaron Rodgers is expected to throw for 219 yards.

Bengals Starting QB

• Joe Flacco: 241 projected passing yards

Steelers Starting QB

• Aaron Rodgers: 219 projected passing yards

Bengals Rushing Yards

• Chase Brown: 48 projected yards
• Samaje Perine: 18 projected yards
• Tahj Brooks: 6 projected yards

Steelers Rushing Yards

• Jaylen Warren: 57 projected yards
• Kenneth Gainwell: 30 projected yards
• Aaron Rodgers: 6 projected yards

Bengals Receiving Yards

• Ja'Marr Chase: 75 projected yards
• Tee Higgins: 52 projected yards
• Noah Fant: 31 projected yards
• Andrei Iosivas: 22 projected yards
• Chase Brown: 20 projected yards

Steelers Receiving Yards

• DK Metcalf: 62 projected yards
• Calvin Austin: 33 projected yards
• Jonnu Smith: 30 projected yards
• Pat Freiermuth: 25 projected yards
• Jaylen Warren: 24 projected yards

Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting tips before the Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh game.

As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NFL game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Bengals vs Steelers: Week 7 Essential Details

The NFL Week 7 game between the Bengals and Steelers at Paycor Stadium is scheduled to commence at 11:15am AEDT on Friday.

• Teams: Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers
• Date: Friday 17 October 2025
• Time: 11:15am AEDT
• Venue: Paycor Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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