SAN FRANCISCO, CA - DECEMBER 19: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to throw in the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Candlestick Park on December 19, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Pittsburgh Steelers already have a playoff spot secure, but they are in a battle for the AFC North title with the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers should have few troubles against the St. Louis Rams this Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a bump on the road to winning the AFC North by losing to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, but at least a Wild Card spot is in the future. Things do get easier for the Steelers this week, however. They host the St. Louis Rams and opened as 16-point favorites, according to Odds Shark. The line has trended upward and reached 17 points on at least one line.
Two-plus touchdown odds are often hard to cover, but the Rams just aren't a very good team. However, the Steelers might not play quarterback Ben Roethlisberger due to concern over his ankle. Charlie Batch would be under center as a result. As long as the Steelers defense plays strong, Batch could easily lead the Steelers to a victory by a wide margin.
Throw in the possibility that the Rams are likely to start Kellen Clemens for a second week in a row, St. Louis will struggle in avoiding its sixth straight loss. The over/under for this line is set at 37 points, which we should expect to come mostly from the Steelers.
Head over to Odds Shark for more NFL Week 16 odds and lines. To learn the latest about this game, visit Rams blog Turf Show Times and Steelers blog Behind the Steel Curtain. Make sure to check out SB Nation NFL to stay up to date on the rest of the league.
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