Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints Predictions October 25, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are projected to beat the New Orleans Saints 24-23 on Oct. 25. Pittsburgh’s late passing execution against Tampa Bay gives it a slight edge, though New Orleans’ recent pass rush and rushing production make this a close call. Neither Steelers -2.5 (-110) nor the 44.5 total offers a strong enough case for an official wager. The recommendation is Pass.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints prediction and best bet
Pittsburgh is the pick in this 2026 NFL matchup, with low confidence. Its comeback against Tampa Bay showed a passing attack capable of recovering from a poor start and finishing a close game. That earns the Steelers a narrow forecast advantage at Stade de France.
Best bet: Pass. New Orleans brings meaningful counterarguments after a win featuring productive rushing, defensive pressure and turnover-free quarterback play. Pittsburgh’s late surge is a reasonable tiebreaker for choosing a winner, but it is too narrow a foundation for laying 2.5 points. A projected Steelers victory and a spread wager require different judgments.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game time: Oct. 25, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern / 8:30 a.m. Central.
Venue: Stade de France, France. AS USA reported on Oct. 18 that preparations remained on schedule for the country’s first NFL regular-season game.
Recent form: Pittsburgh earned its first road victory and first winning streak of the season on Oct. 18. New Orleans improved to 2-4 and ended a three-game losing streak that day.
SportsJaw odds: Pittsburgh Steelers -2.5 (-112); New Orleans Saints +2.5 (-105). Moneyline: Pittsburgh Steelers -142; New Orleans Saints +120. Total: Over 44 (-110); Under 44 (-110).