Packers vs. Steelers prediction: Why Green Bay is favored to win SNF Week 8, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Green Bay Packers in NFL Week 8 action at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, starting at 8:20PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NFL model predicts the Packers as the most likely winner of the Packers vs. Steelers game.

This article offers a closer look at this week's matchup, including touchdown scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.

Packers vs. Steelers prediction: Who will win, cover the spread?

Since our Packers-Steelers predictions [earlier in the week](https://www.green bay-packers-vs-pittsburgh-steelers-midweek-prediction-nfl-week-8-2025-ac), we have simulated the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Packers and Steelers 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Packers a 61% chance of defeating the Steelers in Week 8 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Packers winning 23-20.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Packers and Steelers each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 45.5 points has a 55% chance of staying under.

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Packers vs. Steelers odds

We have researched the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Packers	Steelers
Spread	-3 (-102)	+3 (-118)
Moneyline	-154	+136
Total	o45.5 (-110)	u45.5 (-102)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Packers vs. Steelers picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Packers -3	-102
Moneyline	Packers	-154
Total	Under 45.5	-102

According to our NFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 45.5 total points.

Packers vs. Steelers TD scorers

Who will score a touchdown in Packers vs. Steelers?

According to our list of touchdown scorer predictions for Week 8, Josh Jacobs is most likely to score an anytime touchdown in Packers vs. Steelers.

Our projections give Jacobs a 59.5% chance of scoring a TD at Acrisure Stadium, while the running back is a 15.9% chance of scoring the first touchdown the game.

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

Green Bay Packers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Josh Jacobs (RB)	59.5%
Tucker Kraft (TE)	36.0%
Romeo Doubs (WR)	30.3%
Matthew Golden (WR)	22.3%
Christian Watson (WR)	14.9%

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Jaylen Warren (RB)	36.9%
DK Metcalf (WR)	36.0%
Jonnu Smith (TE)	26.3%
Kenneth Gainwell (RB)	24.3%
Calvin Austin (WR)	22.3%

First touchdown scorer predictions

Green Bay Packers

Player	First TD Probability
Josh Jacobs (RB)	15.9%
Tucker Kraft (TE)	7.8%
Romeo Doubs (WR)	6.3%
Matthew Golden (WR)	4.4%
Christian Watson (WR)	2.8%

Pittsburgh Steelers

Player	First TD Probability
Jaylen Warren (RB)	8.3%
DK Metcalf (WR)	8.0%
Jonnu Smith (TE)	5.5%
Kenneth Gainwell (RB)	5.0%
Calvin Austin (WR)	4.5%

Packers vs Steelers player props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Packers and Steelers. Head to our NFL player projections page now to access a full list of player prop projections for every offensive player in this matchup and all other Week 8 games.

Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Packers' Jordan Love is projected for 241 passing yards, while the Steelers' Aaron Rodgers is expected to throw for 225 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
Jordan Love (GB)	241
Aaron Rodgers (PIT)	225

Packers rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Josh Jacobs	69
Emanuel Wilson	19
Jordan Love	13

Steelers rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Jaylen Warren	63
Kenneth Gainwell	23
Aaron Rodgers	6

Packers receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Romeo Doubs	59
Tucker Kraft	51
Matthew Golden	46
Christian Watson	26
Josh Jacobs	22

Steelers receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
DK Metcalf	59
Calvin Austin	36
Jonnu Smith	32
Pat Freiermuth	25
Jaylen Warren	23

Packers vs. Steelers game-day updates and essential details

The NFL Week 8 matchup between the Steelers and Packers at Acrisure Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:20PM ET.

• Who: Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
• Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
• Time: 8:20PM ET/5:20PM PT
• Venue: Acrisure Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict the Packers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Steelers in Week 8 of the NFL season.

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