Pittsburgh Steelers vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 5 Predictions: The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET when they meet at Ford Field. The Steelers and Lions share a 1-3 record against the spread so far this season but Detroit is 4-1 against the spread in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh. The NFL Week 5 Predictions experts at online sportsbook Bodog.com have the Pittsburgh Steelers -10.5 point favorites on the road against the Detroit Lions.
Matt Stafford threw for 296 yards and a score in Detroit's 48-24 loss to the Bears in Week 4. Stafford has a knee injury and is questionable for the game with the Steelers. The Bears had no trouble covering the 9.5-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (43). The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home. The NFL Week 5 Predictions experts at Bodog.com have the Steelers vs. Lions Total set at 44 points.
Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 165 yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns to lead the Steelers over the Chargers 38-28 in Week 4. The Steelers dominated in time of possession by more than 20 minutes, which allowed Pittsburgh to build a big lead and forced San Diego to attempt a furious fourth-quarter rally. Pittsburgh covered as 5-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 41-point total listed by sportsbooks.
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