Key Takeaways:
- The next Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers game is on October 16, a Week 7 TNF matchup.
- The Bengals went 1-1 against the Steelers in 2024, winning in Week 18.
- The Bengals travel to Pittsburgh in Week 11.
The Bengals and Steelers face off twice in the 2025-26 season. Cincinnati hosts the first matchup in Week 7 on Thursday Night Football. One week after their bye, the Bengals will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers in Week 11. Cincy enters as 5.5-point underdogs in Week 7 with Joe Burrow on IR and Joe Flacco starting.
Read on to learn everything you need to know about the latest Bengals vs Steelers odds, including where each team stands to win the AFC North.
Bengals vs Steelers Odds: Who Is Favored To Win?
The Steelers are the favorite in both matchups against the Bengals in 2025 at ESPN BET Ohio and other sportsbooks. Below are the opening odds for the Bengals vs Steelers Week 7 matchup.
Steelers vs Bengals Spread: What The Spread Tells Us
Currently, the Steelers are favorites on the spread, sitting at 5.5-point favorites according to most sportsbooks. This means if you bet on Cincinnati +5.5, the Bengals need to lose by fewer than six points or win outright for your bet to win. On the flip side, betting the Steelers -5.5 means Pittsburgh must win by six or more points to cover the spread.
If you're looking to wager on these games, consider using one of the many Ohio sportsbook promos to potentially boost your odds.
Steelers vs Bengals Moneyline: What The Moneyline Tells Us
Odds have the Bengals as underdogs as well, even though the game is at home. DraftKings has Cincinnati at +215, using implied probability, the Bengals have a 31.8% chance of winning in Week 7.
Cincinnati Bengals' Chances To Win vs Pittsburgh Steelers
The Cincinnati Bengals have the third-shortest odds to win the AFC North, but this divisional matchup could play a key role in the standings, with the Steelers carrying the best odds
How the Bengals Win vs the Steelers
- 📈 Strength: Ja'Marr Chase's playmaking ability and Flacco's knowledge of the Steelers' defense.
- 📉 Weakness: Struggling defense against the run, especially in the red zone.
How the Steelers Win vs the Bengals
- 📈 Strength: Veteran Aaron Rodgers has brought momentum to the team with a 4-1 record.
- 📉 Weakness: Third-down defense and missed tackles.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals Prop Bets
With it being a divisional game, there’s no shortage of prop bets, usually tailored for a specific player, released in the Ohio sports betting market a day or so before the game. Various legal sportsbooks should have prop bets available.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals Player Props
There will undoubtedly be a slew of player prop bets at each sportsbook. For example, a top player prop bet for this game features Jaylen Warren, Chase Brown, DK Metcalf, and Ja'Marr Chase to score an anytime touchdown.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals Team Props
Team prop bets can be just as fun as player prop bets. They can include which team will win a half or whether the team that wins the half will win the game. For example, you can bet on the over/under for the number of points each team scores.
Where to Bet on Bengals vs Steelers
One can bet on Bengals-Steelers at any legal sportsbook in Ohio or any legal Ohio betting app available. Those include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM Ohio, Caesars, and more. There are a plethora of season-long bets and game lines to consider as well. For more playoff and Super Bowl breakdowns, view our other Bengals-specific pages.
How to Watch Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers Week 7 Game
The Bengals will host the Steelers in Week 7 on October 16. This game is a Thursday Night Football game, so streaming is limited. We will update this chart with the Week 11 matchup information once we get closer to the game.
| 📅 Date: October 16, 2025 |
| ⏰ Time: 8:15 PM EDT |
| 📺 Broadcast: Prime Video |
| 📲 Streaming: NFL Sunday Ticket |
| 📻 Radio: Bengals Radio Network |
| 🌧️ Weather: TBA |
A History of the Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers Rivalry
The Bengals and Steelers have a lengthy rivalry, much of which has been dominated by Pittsburgh. This battle dates back to 1970, when the Steelers beat the Bengals 21-10. This rivalry commenced when the AFC North (formerly the AFC Central) was founded in 1970.
Since then, the Steelers have won 71 of the 111 battles. While they have dominated the last decade, the arrival of Burrow changed that. Cincinnati has won five of the last ten games between the two teams.
Top 5 Games Between Bengals-Steelers
- 🏈 Jan. 10, 2016 - Steelers 18, Bengals 16: This game lives in the minds of Bengals fans as what could've been. They had the game in their hands until a few unnecessary late-game penalties changed everything. Then, there was Joey Porter, too. Yes, it's that game.
- 🏈 Dec. 13, 1981 - Bengals 17, Steelers 10: In the young days of the rivalry, the Kenny Anderson-led Bengals prevailed in the playoffs and got Cincinnati to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. Sadly, the Bengals lost to the 49ers.
- 🏈 Jan. 8, 2006 - Steelers 31, Bengals 17: There's a theme here. The playoffs are when the chips count the most, and the Bengals lost this one despite having the high-powered Carson Palmer-led attack. Palmer's injury killed Cincinnati's chances in this one.
- 🏈 Sept. 11, 2022 - Steelers 23, Bengals 20: This one may not deserve a spot, but it was entertaining; that's one way to put it. Many missed field goals started what would be a Bengals run to the Super Bowl. This game lives in recent memory for most fans.
- 🏈 Nov. 2, 1970 - Steelers 21, Bengals 10: This was the first of many, although there wasn't much significance about this one in and of itself.
Bengals-Steelers Records
| Stat | Bengals | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Super Bowl Wins | 0 | 6 |
| AFC Championship Wins | 3 | 8 |
| AFC North/Central Titles | 11 | 24 |
| Playoff Appearances | 26 | 65 |
| MVPs | 2 (Boomer Esiason, Ken Anderson) | 1 (Terry Bradshaw) |
Steelers vs. Bengals Game FAQs
The Steelers are favored to win against the Bengals in both matchups in 2025. The Bengals are 5.5-point underdogs in their Week 7 TNF showdown at home. Cincinnati is a 1.5-underdog in the Week 11 matchup in Pittsburgh.
The first game between these two will be in Week 7 on October 16. The opening odds have the Bengals as 5.5-point underdogs. The over/under is set at 43.5 points. These odds will fluctuate up until game time.
Mike Tomlin is the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and has been the coach since 2007, after spending one season as the Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator. Pittsburgh has a new quarterback in 2025 after signing veteran Aaron Rodgers.
The first Bengals vs. Steelers game of the season will take place in Cincinnati on October 16, which is a Week 7 TNF game. The Steelers host the Bengals in Week 11 on November 16. With Joe Burrow in IR, Joe Flacco takes over the offense.
The Week 7 Bengals vs Steelers game will be aired on Thursday Night Football on Prime Video and Bengals Radio Network. The game kicks off at 8:15 PM EDT on October 16. The Week 11 game will be on CBS and can be streamed on Paramount Plus.
The Week 7 matchup is on TNF in Cincinnati, so tickets may be more expensive than usual. Ahead of the 2025 season, tickets can be found as cheap as $124. These prices will only increase depending on the location of the tickets.
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Calli is lifelong resident of Arizona and has been an avid sports fan since she can remember. After earning her Bachelor’s degrees from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, she combined her passion for journalism and sports. Calli has covered the NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAAF, college sports, and sports betting for several media outlets.
