Fans and media alike had this game circled on their calendars well before Week 1. How would Le’Veon Bell perform in his first game against his former team, the Pittsburgh Steelers?
If the oddsmakers have any say in the matter, not well enough. But, it may be closer than expected.
Gang Green is currently seated as a slight 2.5-point underdog, per BetMGM. They are +105 in the spread, possess a money line of +125 and will have the benefit of playing on their home turf.
Pittsburgh, as 2.5-point favorites, are -125 against the spread and have a money line of -154.
The over/under is set at 38.5 points, with the lines resting at -115 for the over and -106 with the under. The last time these two met, they combined for 44 points in a Steelers win at home in 2016.
The Steelers hold a steep advantage over the Jets all-time. Pittsburgh is 20-5-0 and has seen the likes of a nine-game win streak to begin the series.
New York is seated in third place of the AFC East at 5-9 entering this weekend. The Steelers are second in the AFC North at 8-6.
These two teams will meet at MetLife Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. in what might be a revenge game for the Jets’ star running back. While that may be the case, oddsmakers suggest he might not experience the outcome he’s been anticipating.
