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

The Cincinnati Bengals will face the favoured Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Week 7 action at Paycor Stadium on Friday, commencing 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?

Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh NFL match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Steelers a 70% chance of winning against the Bengals in Week 7 of the NFL season.

Bengals vs Steelers: Odds

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

• 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 Bengals (+5.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while 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: Bengals +5.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365

These Bengals vs Steelers best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.

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 on offer.

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 coverage of the Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh game in Week 7, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.

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

Bengals vs Steelers: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Bengals vs Steelers? The data is in.

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

Metcalf has a 9.9% chance of scoring the first TD at Paycor Stadium, while the Steelers WR has a 41.0% chance of reaching the end zone at any point during the game.

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

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bengals First TD Tips

• Ja'Marr Chase: 9.4% probability
• Chase Brown: 9.1% probability
• Tee Higgins: 6.7% probability
• Samaje Perine: 3.1% probability
• Noah Fant: 2.9% probability

Steelers First TD Tips

• DK Metcalf: 9.9% probability
• Kenneth Gainwell: 9.8% probability
• Jonnu Smith: 7.1% probability
• Jaylen Warren: 6.6% probability
• Calvin Austin: 5.3% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Bengals Anytime TD Tips

• Ja'Marr Chase: 41.7% probability
• Chase Brown: 40.8% probability
• Tee Higgins: 32.0% probability
• Samaje Perine: 16.3% probability
• Noah Fant: 15.2% probability

Steelers Anytime TD Tips

• DK Metcalf: 41.0% probability
• Kenneth Gainwell: 40.7% probability
• Jonnu Smith: 31.4% probability
• Jaylen Warren: 29.8% probability
• Calvin Austin: 24.4% 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 220 yards.

Bengals Starting QB

• Joe Flacco: 241 projected passing yards

Steelers Starting QB

• Aaron Rodgers: 220 projected passing yards

Bengals Rushing Yards

• Chase Brown: 49 projected yards
• Samaje Perine: 18 projected yards
• Tahj Brooks: 7 projected yards

Steelers Rushing Yards

• Jaylen Warren: 57 projected yards
• Kenneth Gainwell: 29 projected yards
• Kaleb Johnson: 8 projected yards

Bengals Receiving Yards

• Ja'Marr Chase: 76 projected yards
• Tee Higgins: 53 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
• Jonnu Smith: 30 projected yards
• Calvin Austin: 29 projected yards
• Pat Freiermuth: 25 projected yards
• Jaylen Warren: 23 projected yards

Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh game.

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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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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