Here is the Pickwatch BetSmart Preview for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL Season.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Game Info

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 8:15 PM ET
Location: Paycor Stadium — Cincinnati, Ohio
TV: Amazon Prime Video

Bengals vs. Steelers Betting Odds

Point Spread
- Bengals +7.5
- Steelers -7.5
Moneyline
- Bengals +210
- Steelers -250
Total
- Over 40.5
- Under 40.5

*Odds via FanDuel

Season Betting Records

Moneyline
- Bengals: 2-4
- Steelers: 4-1
Against the Spread
- Bengals: 2-4
- Steelers: 3-2
Totals (Over-Under)
- Bengals: 4-2
- Steelers: 3-2

Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1) @ Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) Preview

Pittsburgh is riding a three-game win streak, having dominated the Browns 23–9 in Week 6 and asserting control atop the AFC North. Cincinnati, on the other hand, has lost four in a row and is entering this game with Joe Flacco now at quarterback following an injury to Joe Burrow.

One major storyline: Trey Hendrickson is questionable for Cincinnati with a hip injury, which could blunt their pass rush. With tight ends Mike Gesicki placed on IR and Tanner Hudson in concussion protocol, the Bengals will lean heavily on Noah Fant, Drew Sample, and Cam Grandy in the passing game. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh may be missing safety DeShon Elliott (personal) and WR Calvin Austin III (shoulder).

Cincinnati’s defense has ranked among the worst in the league in yards allowed, and without Hendrickson at full strength their ability to disrupt Pittsburgh’s offense may be limited. Pittsburgh will look to exploit matchups with area 1’s receivers like DK Metcalf, and the Bengals will need DJ Turner and their secondary to hold down crucial routes.

Expect this to be a test of Pittsburgh’s consistency and Cincinnati’s resilience. The Steelers have strong models backing them in this matchup, while the Bengals’ main hope will be pressure, turnovers, and capitalizing on mistakes.

Bengals/Steelers Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats and Analysis

Pittsburgh Steelers lead the all-time series 71-40 vs. the Cincininnati Bengals. Here's their last 5 games:

Bengals 19, Steelers 17 — January 4, 2025
Steelers 44, Bengals 38 — December 1, 2024
Steelers 34, Bengals 11 — December 23, 2023
Steelers 16, Bengals 10 — November 26, 2023
Bengals 37, Steelers 30 — November 20, 2022

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