New England Patriots at Pittsburgh Steelers: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 14 game

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The question for "Thursday Night Football" this week: can the New England Patriots (2-10) or Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5) put up any points?

New England might have reached a new low on Sunday, as the abysmal offense had its worst performance of the season yet, unable to score in a 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Bailey Zappe got the start at quarterback over Mac Jones, but there wasn't much to be impressed by, as the offense has failed to score more than 10 points in three straight games, and is now the worst-scoring offense in the NFL.

The past week for the Steelers wasn't great either, as the potential playoff team was thumped by the Arizona Cardinals in a 24-10 loss. Not only that, but quarterback Kenny Pickett will be out for the next couple of weeks, a big blow to what was already a struggling offense. Can Pittsburgh show signs of life against a lesser opponent?

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New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) runs through Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Myles Jack (51) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium.

Steelers vs. Patriots odds, moneyline, over/under

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Spread: Steelers (-5.5)
Moneyline: Steelers (-250); Patriots (+200)
Over/under: 30

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NFL Week 14 odds, predictions and picks

Lorenzo Reyes: Steelers 14, Patriots 6

This game has all the makings of the under, even with it being stunningly low. The Steelers are two-of-seven in the red zone over their last two games, Mitchell Trubisky will start in place of Kenny Pickett, and Rhamondre Stevenson is out for the Patriots. I like Pittsburgh to cover, but I think the under is the play here, especially on a short week.

Tyler Dragon: Steelers 17, Patriots 9

Offense in this game might set the NFL back to the Stone Age. The Patriots are the first team since 1938 to allow 10 points or fewer in three straight games and lose them all. The Steelers rank near the bottom of the NFL in points per game and now they have to trot out backup QB Mitch Trubisky. Pittsburgh gets the edge because they have an opportunistic defense.

Safid Deen: Steelers 17, Patriots 6

The Steelers have a playoff spot on the line, while the Patriots are climbing their way up the draft order. Take the under on this one.

Victoria Hernandez: Steelers 17, Patriots 7

The Steelers will be playing under Mitch Trubisky, at least for this week, while we still have no idea what’s going on with the quarterback situation in New England. Pittsburgh sputtered a bit last week, but the Patriots failed to score. Mike Tomlin will get his offense going enough to help the eighth-ranked defense in the league secure the home win.

Jordan Mendoza: Steelers 13, Patriots 6

It wouldn't be crazy to bet the under in what is sure to be a game that has little offensive firepower. But Pittsburgh has some weapons to get in the endzone at least once, something New England hasn't shown signs of being able to do at the moment.

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