Can Pittsburgh Steelers meet the spread against the Kansas City Chiefs in week 10?

As of Monday afternoon on Veterans Day a few hours before the game starts in Pittsburgh, the Steelers are picked as favorites to win over the Kansas City Chiefs and the point spread is 12.5 points. A few of our visitors have asked us our thoughts on whether we thought that they would win and if so if they could make the spread.

Well we have seen a number of times the last few weeks in addition to earlier in the season when an underdog or favorite at the sportsbooks failed to win let alone make the points. But let’s take a brief look at tonight’s game and give our thoughts.

Looking at the win-loss record alone one would think there is no way that Kansas City could possibly beat the Steelers, but a word of caution to remind you to always look past the record alone when placing bets on a football game. Even the undefeated Atlanta Falcons were defeated in yesterday’s game with the New Orleans Saints.

To be honest though I will state early in this article that I do think the Steelers will win tonight’s game, but we should take a closer look at their chances of meeting the spread.

First let’s look at the threat that KC poses. They are currently rated at 3rd in the league in rushing stats and this mostly due to the talent from runningbacks Jamaal Charles and Shaun Draughn. Combined they have over 800 yards and Charles is averaging almost 5 yards per carry and Draughn is at nearly 4, and these two are not the only threats on the ground, but the two that are most likely to make an explosive play.

And just because the Chiefs have been concentrating a lot on their running game does not mean they are no threat in passing plays since they have very capable receivers such as Dwayne Bowe and Dexter McCluster as well as others that quarterback Matt Cassel can look for in the secondary.

Although I do fee that throughout the game though Pittsburgh has their work cut out for them, I do feel that their defense will be up to the challenge. They have the number 1 rated defense in the league this year and tonight’s football game will be their opportunity to showcase that talent.

Besides the defensive line such as Steve McLendon, Al Woods, Cameron Heyward and Brett Keisel you have the corners Ike Taylor and Keenan Lewis, most of which have been there to make the stop as well as being around to assist on the sack. And don’t forget about guys like Larry Foote, Ryan Clark, Lawrence Timmons and so many more that have been real world threats to offenses all season.

Every single one of these guys will be ready to take on just about any play that the Chiefs are willing to throw at them.

And on the side of the offense for Pittsburgh you have a veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in his 9th year. He has a great arm with capable receievers and has the experience not to panic under pressure.

Even though they have a bit of a running game, with running backs Rashard Mendenhall doubtful for tonight’s game and Chris Rainey and Jonathan Dwyer coming off injuries I don’t think they will go to the run often but Issac Redman and Baron Batch certainly could touch the ball throughout the game.

Defensively I don’t think that Kansas City has what it will take to shake up Roethlisberger a lot. Sure they will get in for a blitz here and there and they might even make an occasional play in the backfield that the line didn’t see coming, but I just don’t see them be a real threat in the end.

Well if you’ve gotten this far you are probably asking, “Will Pittsburgh make the spread?” Like I said earlier it currently stands at 12.5 points. And based upon what I have seen in the games I have managed to see and the research I have been able to put together, Yes, I do think that the Steelers will make the points, but I am cautiously optimistic.

The Steelers need to get their running backs healthy again so I look for them to go to the run game some but feel that their defense will do a good job of helping keep their offense handling the ball and for the Steelers’ receivers to see a fair amount of work tonight.

Once again, yes I think the Pittsburgh Steelers are a good bet for tonight’s football game. If you are looking for a sportsbook to take your wagers, I suggest checking out BetOnline or Sportsbetting as good solid books. The each offer a fairly attractive welcome bonus for new bettors.