Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Experts release early Week 7 preview [2025]

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals will meet in Week 7 of the NFL season at Paycor Stadium on Thursday, October 16, 2025, starting at 8:15PM ET.

Initial simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Bengals as the most likely winner of this matchup.

For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Steelers vs. Bengals predictions page.

Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati early predictions

Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Steelers vs. Bengals game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:

• Straight up win probabilities: Steelers 34%, Bengals 66%
• Predicted final score: Steelers 21-25 Bengals
• Spread: Steelers (+4.5) 50%, Bengals (-4.5) 50%
• Total points (46.5): Over 50%, Under 50%

As of October 12, 2025, these Steelers-Bengals calculations and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.

Steelers vs. Bengals Week 7 details

The NFL Week 7 game between the Bengals and Steelers at Paycor Stadium is scheduled for October 16, 2025.

• Who: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
• Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
• Time: 8:15PM ET/5:15PM PT
• Venue: Paycor Stadium

Steelers vs. Bengals opening odds

We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 7 game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Steelers +4.5 (-110), Bengals -4.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Steelers +185, Bengals -200
• Total: Over/Under 46.5 (-110/-110)

Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.

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Conclusion

We predict the Bengals, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Steelers in Week 7 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.

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