Titans @ Steelers NFL Thursday betting picks – November 2, 2023

The NFL’s Thursday night game for Week 9 projects to be a low-scoring affair between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans in Pennsylvania. The over/under for this matchup sits at just 36 points, the lowest total of the week. Nevertheless, we have some NFL Thursday betting picks that will hopefully add some excitement to what could be a dreary battle.

Spread pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3

The Steelers have had a solid season with a 4-3 record, and while they tend to win ugly games, that should be enough in this contest. The Titans lack significant offensive firepower, and although quarterback Will Levis threw four touchdowns in his debut last weekend, he is still a rookie. The Steelers’ defense should take control and force a lot of mistakes from Tennessee as the home team covers the spread.

Total field goals: Over 3.5

Nick Folk, the Titans’ kicker, has made 16 field goals in seven games, and the Steelers’ kicker, Chris Boswell, has made 12 in the same timeframe. Combined, they are making an average of four field goals per game, and that would be enough to cover this line. Top NFL betting sites are giving us +120 for the over, which only adds to the appeal of this play.

Steelers TD scorer: George Pickens

Due to the low over/under, we don’t expect many touchdowns in this game. However, Steelers receiver George Pickens has scored three touchdowns this season and is frequently targeted in the red zone due to his size. Tennessee have a middle-of-the-road pass defense that Pickens should be able to exploit. At +200 with Bovada, this is the only anytime touchdown scorer bet we can recommend for this matchup.

Jaylen Warren receiving yards: Over 18.5

Jaylen Warren is the backup running back for the Steelers, but he has been getting more opportunities as a pass-catcher. The second-year back has exceeded 18.5 receiving yards in five of his last six games, and his versatility out of the backfield has significantly improved the struggling Pittsburgh offense. If he continues to play that role, the top online sportsbooks have this line set too low.

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