Betting odds, picks, tips for Steelers-Patriots - ESPN

Week 14 kicks off as the Pittsburgh Steelers host the New England Patriots in a matchup of two teams with issues at quarterback.

So what is worth betting? And what should you avoid?

Betting analysts Eric Moody, Seth Walder, Anita Marks, Tyler Fulghum andAaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts.

Note: Odds by ESPN BET.

Moody: This could be the ugliest 'Thursday Night Football' game this season. The Patriots offense is the worst in the league, ranking 28th in total yards and 32nd in points scored per game. Against a Steelers defense that has allowed the sixth fewest points per game, New England will struggle to score points. Although Pittsburgh's offense hasn't been a juggernaut this season, Trubisky is one of the league's best backup quarterbacks and has started 55 games so far in his career. As the Steelers look to secure a spot in the AFC playoff picture, Mike Tomlin's team should relish the opportunity to capitalize and cover against an inferior opponent. This season, Pittsburgh is 7-0 against the spread at home.

Fulghum: I like this spot for the Steelers -6. They're coming off a disappointing loss, and get a home matchup against an offensively challenged opponent. This line opened at -5.5 so the money has been more black and yellow throughout the week. The Patriots are 2-10 ATS this season, worst in the NFL. That's tied for the most ATS losses in a single season in Bill Belichick's Patriots career. Meanwhile, Mike Tomlin is 4-0 ATS after a loss this season and has covered seven straight games after a loss.

Marks: Steelers team total UNDER 18.5. Pickett is out and Trubisky is in, quarterbacking an offense that was already struggling to score points. They will also be without LG Isaac Seumalo against a Patriots