Wagering On Pittsburgh Steelers in 2010 NFL Preseason

2010 NFL preseason gambling odds do not show the Steelers as the faves in the AFC North.



The Steelers are deemed the second or 3rd greatest squad in the division, though that might seem weird. Pittsburgh won the Super Bowl just 2 seasons ago however they are 20-1 long shots in football games betting this year.

2010 NFL preseason betting posts Pittsburgh at approximately 3-1 to secure the AFC North this season. That is far behind the baltimore ravens who are -200. The Steelers will be missing starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for at least the 1st 4 competitions of the season, and perhaps for as several as 6. Roethlisberger is not anticipated to return to the NFL until he completes therapy ordered by the league after he was suspended subsequent to accusations of sexual misconduct.

NFL preseason lines on the Steelers begin in August 14th as they host the Detroit Lions. The Steelers are in New York in Week 2 for a game against the Giants. In a match that can be watched on Fox television, they are then at Denver in Week 3. They finish off at home against Carolina.

Finding consistency for the offense devoid of Roethlisberger is what the preseason for Pittsburgh will be all about. Even though Dennis Dixon and Charlie Batch will attempt to win the job, it is likely that Byron Leftwich will get much of the playing time. Leftwich previously competed with the Steelers in the course of the 2008 season but joined with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2009 season as their starting quarterback. He came back to the Steelers this year as part of a trade for a seventh round 2010 NFL Draft pick. Whoever winds up with the starting job must develop chemistry with the receivers. Santonio Holmes is now gone so it’ll be up to Hines Ward and Mike Wallace to step up. The Steelers must hope that Rashard Mendenhall is ready for a full season considering they let Willie Parker get away. Mewelde Moore is a good receiver but he is not a full time running back. The holes could be smaller for Mendenhall this season since right tackle Willie Colon is out for the year with an injury.

If the Steelers are to make the playoffs, Pittsburgh’s defense is going to have to be excellent this season. It is completely essential that Troy Polamalu not miss any more time due to injuries. The Steelers have lots of skill on defense with participants like James Harrison and James Farrior however they need Polamalu to hold all of it together. Pittsburgh did acquire Bryant McFadden in the off-season and he will aid the secondary.

The Steelers will get lots of interest in the preseason NFL football betting considering of the situation regarding Roethlisberger. They could in fact be undervalued to start out the season but the essential thing will be how effectively the backup quarterbacks perform and the preseason can present you with some hints.


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