Lions vs. Steelers: NFL Odds & Prediction – Dec 21, 2025

Playoffs 2026 without the Detroit Lions? Somehow it’s hard to imagine, given that they actually have the best offense in the entire NFL. So there’s a lot of pressure on the table with our Lions vs. Steelers tip – for both Detroit and Pittsburgh.

The Steelers would also probably lose their lead in the AFC North if they lost and would then be at a disadvantage compared to the Ravens. So there is a lot at stake for both teams and accordingly it could be contested.

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But we dare to doubt whether it will be close. The Lions already had a top offense as guests (Cowboys) at their last home game and they promptly countered this with 44 points of their own. Pittsburgh won’t even be able to handle that many.

Our prediction for Lions vs. Steelers is a home win for the Lions, in which they will put their foot on the gas pedal from the start. Again, over 30 points from the Lions wouldn’t surprise us here – just like a win with a difference of more than one touchdown.

Detroit Lions – Pittsburgh Steelers Odds | 3 top tips

It’s the kick-off of the all-important duel on Sunday at 10:25 p.m in Detroit. This game will be shown live on RTL and DAZN’s REDZN – with German commentary. You can find out where the other games of NFL Matchday 16 are on TV in our large TV overview for the NFL. In the Bet365 app you get great Lions vs. Steelers betting odds. The betting base also recommends the overview of the best online casinos.

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Detroit Lions – Pittsburgh Steelers Direct comparison / H2H balance

The Lions score 30.6 points per game and are still in danger of missing the post season. With 24.6 points conceded per game, they don’t even have one of the worst defenses. But they simply lose too many games – sometimes very narrowly.

Statistically speaking, that shouldn’t actually happen Because the Lions also lead the NFL here with just eight turnovers (Steelers: 14). It has never happened that a team that has the best offense and the fewest turnovers ended up missing the playoffs.

That’s why the Lions won’t want to set an example here. They will be focused, establish the running game (131.1 rushing yards per game) and then bring the game home. For Lions vs. Steelers, the halftime/final result Detroit odds are a bet that we can recommend with a clear conscience.

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Betting base forecast & Detroit Lions – Pittsburgh Steelers Tipp

By the way, the last duel of 2021 ended in a draw and if we can rule out anything for Sunday, it would be a repeat. The Lions are likely to be far too aggressive for that – even on fourth attempts. That’s exactly what they were missing against the Rams recently, but head coach Dan Campbell doesn’t make that mistake two games in a row.

So it’s for Detroit vs. Pittsburgh a tip on 1/1 is our favorite betting option. Followed by a handicap tip on Detroit, where we can easily go up to -7 on the handicap.

Key Facts – Detroit Lions vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Tipp

• With 428, the Lions have scored the most points of the season so far
• At home, Detroit has a 5-2 record
• The Steelers have only won three games on the road

Let’s come to the Player Bet and our German-American Amon-Ra St. Brown. He has already scored eleven touchdowns this season – most recently two against the Rams. A TD tip to St. Brown is therefore an absolute value bet with odds of up to 1.82.

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