Titans vs Steelers 2009 Odds and Prediction

Game: Tennessee Titans (0-0) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (0-0)

Titans vs Steelers Betting Odds and Money Line:

Sportsbook.com Odds: Titans +190 / Steelers -230

Spread:
Pittsburgh Steelers -5

Tennessee Titans +5

Over/Under:
35

Odds subject to change. Please visit Sportsbook.com for current odds.

Jasper’s Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers Beat Point Spread and I take the Over

Location: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Date: Thursday September 10, 2009 at 8:30pm

Titans vs Steelers Prediction:

This is going to be a great conference game to kick-off the 2009-2010 NFL Season, with the defending Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Tennessee Titans!

The Steelers had a 3-1 record in the postseason, and the Titans led their division with a 3-2 record.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going to be mighty tough to defeat, although the Tennessee Titans had an impressive showing in their final preseason game against the solid Green Bay Packers, beating them 27-13.

This game is going to be on the home turf of the Steelers, and they are going to be jacked up to show their fans they can make another run at a Super Bowl title. The Titans are going to be handicapped just from the loud die-hard Pittsburgh fans, waiving their yellow towels like there is no tomorrow. Ben Roethlisberger is looking to have another spectacular year. The Steelers offense is going to be extremely tough to defend, especially with their leading receiver Hines Ward. Additionally, I’m not sure if Kerry Collins has what it takes to lead his team to victory against the “Steel Curtain” defense of Pitt.

In the end, I see the Roethlisberger/Ward combo dominating the Titans defense. Although the Steelers will have the built-up pressure of performing at the highest level as defending champs, I foresee Pittsburgh’s secondary defense shutting down Collins and his offensive receivers, led by Troy Polamalu. The home field advantage will be too much for the Titans to handle, and I see the Steelers coming out on top.

Conclusion: Jasper’s Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers Beat Point Spread and I take the Over