The Minnesota Vikings head to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and play at Heinz Field. Bodog sportsbook is opening up the line at -4 in favor of the Pittsburgh Steelers as the favorites this week. Both teams are coming off a victory, Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger had plenty of time in the pocket, and they beat the Cleveland Browns by 14 points 27-13. Special teams allowed one touchdown from Cleveland Browns Josh Cribbs. Minnesota on the other hand flew a fourth-quarter lead with 17 points, and and ended up being down by one .me in the end of the fourth quarter. They look like Minnesota’s defense had just failed to finish the fourth quarter.

Both teams failed to cover the spread in week six.

Pittsburgh is a very difficult team to play at home, and Ben Roethlisberger seems to be getting better and better each week. If the Minnesota Vikings allow Ben Roethlisberger to have as much time in the backfield as a Cleveland Browns did then there is a high chance that Minnesota’s defense will leave some big plays up for wide receiver Santonio Holmes and Hines Ward.

Minnesota has a much tougher and aggressive defense, then the Cleveland Browns, and Bret Favre has been shredding defenses with quick slants and deep routes with laser precision. Minnesota is going to need to get points on the board quickly, or this game could become a low-scoring slugfest. Bet the Vikings +4 at Bodog sportsbook, if you like the Vikes in this matchup.

Currently Ben Roethlisberger is leading the league with passing yards with 1887, Adrian Peterson is the Russian leader with 624 yards, Hines Ward is the leading receiver with 599 yards, and Jared Allen is ranked third for defense with 7.5 sacks, meanwhile, James Harrison of Pittsburgh is just below ranks tied for fifth with six sacks.

Almost all aspects of this game favor the Pittsburgh Steelers, including the fact that this is a home game for Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh wins this game late. If you like the Steelers Take the home team favorites -4 Pittsburgh Steelers versus Minnesota Vikings at Bodog Sportsbook

Prediction Pittsburgh win 28 – 24