By Jeff Hochman of JH-Sportsline


MINNESOTA (6-0) AT PITTSBURGH (4-2)

ATS Records: Minnesota (4-2) Pittsburgh (1-5)

Sunday, Oct 25th, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Line: Steelers -6 O/U: 44.5

This should be the marque match-up in Week #7. Lets take a look at some news and notes. These teams don't normally play each other. MINNESOTA is 3-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH since 1992. Also, 3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL since 1992.

The Vikings three road games were against Cleveland, Detroit, and St. Louis. Minnesota will be looking to prove their worth on the road vs. a winning team. The Steelers will come into this game boasting the better offense and defense by 80 yards. Pittsburgh is just 1-2 ATS at Heinz Field this season.

Minnesota Scoring Machine


Strength vs. Weakness

The Steelers are ranked in the Top 5 in passing yards (296.7) while the Vikings are ranked near the bottom in passing yards allowed. (248.3) You could make a case that teams must throw more because they are way behind on the scoreboard.

Quote the Raven

Teams are 1-5 SU and 2-4 ATS after facing the Baltimore Ravens this season.

Top Trends

The Steelers are 40-19 ATS in home games when the line 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

The Steelers are 7-14 ATS against NFC North division opponents since 1992.

The Vikings are 22-16 ATS as a road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.

Good Luck, Jeff