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. Joe Burrow and company are the favorite in both games, but these odds will change as we approach the games.
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 Bengals are the favorite in both matchups against the Steelers 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 Bengals are slight favorites on the spread, sitting at 4.5-point favorites according to most sportsbooks. This means if you bet on Cincinnati -4.5, you need them to win by at least five points to hit your wager. On the flip side, betting the Steelers +4.5 means if Pittsburgh loses by five or fewer points (or wins outright), they would cover the spread.
The season has not started yet, and since this matchup isn't until Week 7, these are very early odds and will change as we get closer to the game.
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
Early odds have the Bengals as slight moneyline favorites as well. DraftKings has Cincinnati at -208, using implied probability, the Bengals have a 67.2% chance of winning in Week 7.
Cincinnati Bengals' Chances To Win vs Pittsburgh Steelers
The Cincinnati Bengals have the second-shortest odds to win the AFC North, but this divisional matchup could play a factor in the division standings. All eyes will be on this game as Burrow takes on Rodgers in primetime.
How the Bengals Win vs the Steelers
- 📈 Strength: The Bengals have a strong passing attack with Joe Burrow, who led the NFL in passing yards and passing TDs in 2024. The MVP candidate passed for 277 yards against the Steelers in their Week 13 matchup last season.
- 📉 Weakness: It's a short week, and the Bengals travel to Green Bay the Sunday before. Depending on how healthy the Bengals' roster is, facing a physical Steelers' defense may be difficult with just four days between games.
How the Steelers Win vs the Bengals
- 📈 Strength: The Steelers' defense is elite and can generate explosive plays, creating turnovers. Pittsburgh's defense forced three turnovers in their matchup against the Bengals in Week 13 last season.
- 📉 Weakness: Playing a divisional road game in primetime is always challenging, and this will be Aaron Rodgers' first primetime game as the Steelers' quarterback.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals Prop Bets
There are no prob bets available yet for the game. Typically prop bets, which are usually tailored for a specific player, are released in Ohio sports betting market on the Friday before the game. Various legal sportsbooks should have available prop bets.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals Player Props
There will undoubtedly be a slew of prop bets, many of which will make sense with Burrow leading the offense. Again, check back for these in the future.
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 if a team that wins the half will win the game. Those are just examples, but many will be available on Friday or maybe even Thursday before kickoff.
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 Bengals are favored to win against the Steelers in both matchups in 2025. The Bengals are 4.5-point favorites in their Week 7 TNF showdown at home. Cincinnati is a 1.5-favorite 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 4.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 46.5 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.
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.
Author
Nathan, a lifelong Cincinnatian, has covered the Bengals and Buckeyes at various outlets for the last half decade. He is most proud to have attended both wins of the Bengals' 2-14 season in 2019. Nathan is our go-to expert for all things Bengals and Buckeyes.
