NFL Week 3 between the Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) kicks off on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The game will be broadcast live on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount+ and YouTube TV.
The Steelers are 2.5-point favorites with the game total set at over/under 35.5 points scored between the two teams combined, although there is still a 36 out there in the market. Pittsburgh is a -125 favorite on the moneyline, while Los Angeles is +105 to pull off the upset. That means a $100 moneyline wager on the Steelers would pay $80, while the same bet on the Chargers would pay $105.
The Chargers have taken care of business through two weeks by beating the Raiders 22-10 and Panthers 26-3. Justin Herbert hasn't hit his stride yet, but J.K. Dobbins and Quentin Johnston are thriving through two weeks. The Steelers, meanwhile, have two road wins over the Falcons and Broncos. Justin Fields will look to win a third straight game and potentially the Steelers' full-time starting QB job.
Let's get into my Chargers vs. Steelers prediction for Sunday afternoon and my NFL picks and predictions for Week 3.
Chargers vs. Steelers Odds, Picks, Prediction
| Chargers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2.5 -110 | 35 -110o / -110u | +120 |
| Steelers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2.5 -110 | 35 -110o / -110u | -140 |
- Chargers vs. Steelers Spread: Chargers +2.5 | Steelers -2.5
- Chargers vs. Steelers Over/Under: 35.5 points
- Chargers vs. Steelers Moneyline: Steelers -125, Chargers +105
- Chargers vs. Steelers Pick: Under 36
My Steelers vs. Chargers best bet is on the game to finish under the over/under of 36, which is now available across the board at 35.5, with a 36 available in the market. For all of your NFL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NFL odds page.
Spread
Our projections show no clear value on either side of this spread, so I don't have a bet on who will cover.
Moneyline
I'm passing on the moneyline, as well.
Over/under
Signals are indicating sharp action on this under, despite it already dropping two points throughout the week. With that sharp betting, I'm also tailing the under while there's still value.
Pick: Under 36
Los Angeles Chargers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Week 3 Preview
By Matt Trebby
Welcome to the most underwhelming matchup of 2-0 teams of the season.
Jim Harbaugh is back in the NFL and just keeps winning. He's now 46-19-1 as an NFL head coach after being the Raiders and Panthers.
How have the Chargers won? By running the football.
Los Angeles has run for 395 yards this season, with J.K. Dobbins averaging 9.9 yards per carry. For reference, Justin Herbert has thrown for just 274 yards.
The Steelers have beaten the Falcons and Broncos on the road because of their defense. Pittsburgh has given up at staggering 16 points through its first two games of the season.
Nothing jumps out offensively for the Steelers. Justin Fields has been better than average with a 94.4 rating and averaging 6.3 yards per carry. He does have 84 rushing yards through two games and is a big-play threat with his legs at any point. If he keeps winning, we may never see Russell Wilson start a game for the Steelers.
Best Bet for Chargers vs. Steelers
By PJ Walsh
The Chargers vs. Steelers total sits at 36 – the lowest of the entire NFL Week 3 slate – but that hasn’t stopped pro bettors from pounding the under.
Sharps have steamed this line down from 38 earlier this week, showing just how bullish the wiseguys are on a lower-scoring matchup.
For those wondering, steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market and is often the result of bettors with the resources and respect to move odds getting down on the same wager at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.
Pick: Under 36
Steelers vs. Chargers Betting Trends
- 69% of bets and 76% of the money are on the Chargers to cover the spread.
- 79% of bets and 75% of the money are on the over.
- 39% of bets and 65% of the money on the moneyline are on the Chargers.
How to Watch: Time, TV Channel, Streaming
| Location: | Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh |
| Date: | Sunday, Sept. 22 |
| Kickoff Time: | 1 p.m. ET |
| TV / Streaming: | CBS/Paramount+ |
Steelers vs. Rams is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET live from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. The game will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
NFL Weather
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