Written by: Evan PerkinsAn upcoming NFL preseason battle between the Pittsburgh Steelers (0-2) and Detroit Lions (1-1) will take place on Saturday, August 24, at 1:00 PM ET at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Steelers are favored and have a point spread of -6.5 (-110).
The Steelers have lost two straight and risk going winless in the preseason. While this is not the end of the world, it makes fans wonder if they have everything figured out by the time the regular season starts.
They are coming off a 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Bills last week, which was a grind of a battle. Russell Wilson did not have a great game, but he will likely turn it around sooner rather than later as he continues to battle for the starter spot at quarterback.
Their offense needs to improve this preseason. They are putting up 7.50 points a game and have accumulated 15 points. The main factor has been switching up various offensive positions, which has yet to give them the flow they need to succeed.
Their defense has also helped slow things down, so it will likely be another grind. The Steelers have allowed 29 points, which equals 14.5 points a game.
The Lions return after a 24-23 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. This put them on the winning track after a loss in week one to the New York Giants.
Against the Chiefs, they had possession of the ball for 32 minutes and had more first downs (24 to 13). While star quarterback Patrick Mahomes did play, he had limited action for the Chiefs. Nate Sudfield completed 14 of his 27 passes and had a touchdown and an interception in the win.
The Lions are averaging 13.5 points per game and are allowing 18.5 from opponents. These numbers are misleading since they had a rough 14-3 loss in the opener to the Giants. However, their recent win over the Chiefs shows they are heading in the right direction.
There are many exciting NFL preseason odds to check out through MyBookie, which currently has the best odds for the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Detroit Lions showdown. Despite not having a win in the preseason, the Steelers are 6.5-point favorites to close out strong.
Even though the Steelers have not landed a win, they have not been blown out in the losses. They are within reach of finalizing their roster for the regular season, but they have some adjustments to be made on both sides. That said, the Lions have a good shot at covering the spread.
