The Pittsburgh Steelers are gearing up for a showdown in Sin City as they prepare to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in what promises to be a Week 6 classic battle between two gritty teams.
With a current record of 3-2, the Steelers are coming off a tough two-game losing streak against the Colts (27-24) and the Cowboys (20-17). Despite slow starts in their previous matches, the Steelers know the importance of finishing strong, as evidenced by their 3-0 finish last season that secured them a spot in the playoffs. However, their recent loss to the Bills (31-17) serves as a reminder that they will face an even tougher schedule in the upcoming months.
On the other side of the field, the Las Vegas Raiders hold a 2-3 record this season and are yet to secure a winning streak. Their defeat to the Denver Broncos (34-18) last week was a setback, but the Raiders will look to bounce back on their home turf where they managed to defeat the Browns (20-16) earlier in the season. Despite a 6-11 record last year, the Raiders are off to a better start in 2024 after starting 1-4.
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According to DraftKings, the Steelers opened as -1 point road favorites and have since been bet out to -3. With the possibility of the spread reaching -3.5, many sharps may opt to back the Raiders at +3.5, especially with the quarterback change from Gardner Minshew to Aidan O’Connell. The total points look-ahead was initially set at 42.0, but with Justin Fields facing off against O’Connell instead of Minshew and Russell Wilson, the total is expected to be lower.
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