Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 Future Odds

Are the Steelers Ready to Kick It Into High Gear?

One word to describe the Pittsburgh Steelers: consistent. Mike Tomlin has never recorded a losing season in his 16-year stint. However, Pittsburgh has also won more than nine games once in the last five years. But with significant offseason upgrades and quarter Kenny Pickett entering his sophomore season, the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers stats are due to improve. But does Pittsburgh have enough to contend in a brutal AFC North?

Steelers logo Pittsburgh Steelers At A Glance

Odds to WinOpening OddsCurrent Odds
Super Bowl+5000+5000
Conference+3000+2800
Division+550+550
Regular Season Win Total5.5 (o-120, uEv)8.5 (o-155, u+125)
To Make PlayoffsYes +150, No -185Yes +125, No -155

Steady Steelers Could Be Super Again This 2023

It has been a while since the Pittsburgh Steelers were the team to beat in the AFC North. Outside of a surprising 12-4 finish during the COVID-altered 2020 NFL season, Pittsburgh has consistently been a runner-up. But even with a sophomore quarterback at the helm of the offense, Pittsburgh has what it takes to rise to the top.

The Steelers significantly upgraded its offensive line outside of center. The team also added a playmaking tight end and a veteran receiver. On defense, general manager Omar Khan made sure to bolster both the linebackers and the secondary.

Overall, Pittsburgh is much improved on paper hence why the public is betting the team to go over 8.5 wins. The Steelers’ outright odds are also shortening even if it remains a longshot in terms of Super Bowl odds.

Pittsburgh has gone over its regular-season win totals in the last three seasons. This team consistently proves it is better than most NFL predictions. And if Pittsburgh did not play in the NFL’s toughest division, its win totals would likely be projected higher.

But as it stands, Pickett is the worst quarterback in the division. But when you’re going against Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, and Deshaun Watson, only a handful of quarterbacks are in their league. Pickett will still have the best running back and an improving offensive line to work with.

The defense will make or break this team as Pittsburgh cannot afford to be just pedestrian when facing those three quarterbacks twice each.

Super Bowl Odds: Still Not Your Elders’ Steelers

Despite the hypothetical improvements, Pittsburgh is still far away from being a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Don’t bank on this team to be playing for its seventh Vince Lombardi Trophy at 50-1 odds. The team may improve on its previous NFL team records. But beating the AFC Norths’ contenders let alone the other AFC juggernauts is a lot to ask.

Conference Odds: Facing Giants

Pittsburgh can be a frisky underdog if it qualifies in the playoffs. And 28-1 seems fair when it comes to the team’s chances of advancing to its ninth Super Bowl appearance. Of course, Pittsburgh will have to get through some of these teams: Kansas City, Cincinnati, Buffalo, and the New York Jets just to name a few. Compared to them, the 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers stats better be up to snuff.

Division Odds: A Dogfight as Always

The NFL has changed a lot through the years. But one thing that doesn’t seem to change is how competitive the AFC North is. Regardless of who’s playing for the top spot, the North features fierce rivalries between its teams. That hasn’t changed. What has is Pittsburgh being the longshot to win the title at +550. The team is also favored to finish at the bottom at +150.

That would be something as Pittsburgh has never finished fourth in the AFC North. And the last time this team was last in its division was back in 1988. So expect Pittsburgh to fight hard to keep up in the NFL division standings.

Regular Season Wins: Plenty of Ups and Downs

The 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers stats may be anything but consistent going by its schedule. While this team is expected to win more than 8.5 games, bettors going either way may need to sweat out their bets. Pittsburgh’s schedule has them alternating against contenders and also-rans.

The Steelers’ betting lines may flip from favorite to underdog on a weekly basis. The first half of this team’s schedule features beasts like San Francisco and two of its division rivals. But there is also Houston and the Las Vegas Raiders. The latter half then has four division games but also has Arizona and Indianapolis.

Buckle up for a rollercoaster season.

To Make Playoffs: Down to the Wire

While most are betting the Steelers to win more than eight games, the consensus believes Pittsburgh will still fall short of the NFL playoffs at -155. That’s gone up from -185 to open as winning nine games might be enough for Pittsburgh to snag the final Wild Card spot. But Pittsburgh will need at least 10 wins and some tiebreakers.

Pittsburgh will also need to keep winning the close games as it did last season. The team went 7-5 in games decided by eight points or fewer and 5-2 in games by three points or fewer. Give credit to Pickett for his ability to win the close games. The Steelers’ playoff odds may come down to a handful of games where they win or lose one by these margins.

Side Bets: Watt For MVP?

A defensive player will likely never win the NFL’s MVP Award. But T.J. Watt has a strong case to be one. Pittsburgh went 1-6 without Watt last season and 8-2 with him. Even if he only had 5.5 sacks, he impacted the game to a point that made the team much better.

Now healthier, Watt is lined at 9-1 to lead the NFL in sacks for the third time and is 7-1 to win the DPOY for the second. These aren’t bad odds considering how prolific the 28-year-old is. But whether he wins an award or not, his health will be vital to the Steelers’ success.

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