Steelers vs. Patriots Final Score Prediction for NFL Week 3 (Can the Patriots Cover?)

A pair of .500 teams will face off at Gillette Stadium for a Week 3 NFL matchup on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers will visit the New England Patriots and both teams are looking to move to 2-1 and secure a winning record.

Aaron Rodgers and company fell flat against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 2 after pulling off a successful fourth-quarter comeback against the New York Jets in Week 1. The Patriots, on the other hand, have momentum on their side after knocking off the Miami Dolphins to secure their first victory of the season in Week 2.

SI Betting will be sharing score predictions for every NFL game this season by using the latest odds to project likely outcomes. Here’s our betting breakdown for Sunday’s matchup between the Steelers and Patriots.

Steelers vs. Patriots Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread

Steelers: -1.5 (-115)
Patriots: +1.5 (-105)

Moneyline

Steelers: -125
Patriots: +105

Total

44.5 (Over -112/Under -108)

Oddsmakers expect this contest to go down to the wire despite the fact that New England has dominated the matchup in recent years. However, new personnel on both sides can definitely affect the outcome of the game.

Steelers vs. Patriots Final Score Prediction

Mike Tomlin has made a name for himself as a consistent coach who’s strung together nearly two decades of winning seasons. The Patriots have been a thorn in his side during his tenure with Pittsburgh, though.

Pittsburgh has won just two of its previous 10 matchups against New England and is currently enduring a three-game losing streak against the Patriots. Tom Brady’s departure hasn’t slowed down the Patriots’ success against the Steelers.

Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe led New England to its last two wins against Pittsburgh, and both those games were at Acrisure Stadium. Drake Maye is more capable than both of those players and has better offensive talent around him.

The Steelers’ lack of a consistent rushing attack and dependence on Rodgers to create plays should help the Patriots squeak by with a home win.

Final Score Prediction: Patriots 27, Steelers 24

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