Steelers vs. Buccaneers odd, picks, predictions: Aaron Rodgers stays hot in Weeek 6

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Ehalt, M. (2026, October 18). Steelers vs. Buccaneers odd, picks, predictions: Aaron Rodgers stays hot in Weeek 6. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/18/betting/steelers-vs-buccaneers-odd-picks-predictions-nfl-week-6-best-bets/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-18 · by Matt Ehalt

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Sports gambling editor/producer Matt Ehalt predicts that the Pittsburgh Steelers will win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6, suggesting a point spread of -2.5 for the Steelers. Aaron Rodgers has improved significantly over the past three games, throwing multiple touchdowns each week, making the Steelers an attractive bet despite being away from home. The article highlights Rodgers’ developing chemistry with new players and the Steelers' defense's ability to exploit weaknesses in the Buccaneers' offensive line.
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As of October 18, 2026, the Pittsburgh Steelers are favored to win their Week 6 NFL matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The New York Post predicts a strong performance by Aaron Rodgers, who has recently improved his game and led the Steelers to an average of 27.3 points per game over the last three contests. Rodgers is expected to maintain this momentum, especially as he develops chemistry with rookie wide receiver Germie Bernard and running back Jaylen Warren. The Buccaneers, despite securing their first win in Week 5, rank among the bottom NFC teams defensively against passing offenses but are strong against the run.

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Matt Ehalt
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🔮 With Rodgers developing an exciting rapport with rookie Germie Bernard, dual-threat running back Jaylen Warren showing his passing-game abilities with an 80-yard touchdown reception last week and solid veterans like DK MetCalf, there are reasons to believe Rodgers will find success in the air in Week 6.
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Buccaneers NFL Pittsburgh Steelers the NFL Bettor’s Guide

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NFL ORG · 4× Rodgers PERSON · 4× Buccaneers ORG · 3× Steelers ORG · 3× Matt Ehalt PERSON · 2× Pittsburgh ORG · 2× Aaron Rodgers PERSON · 1× Pittsburgh Steelers ORG · 1× TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS ORG · 1× the NFL Bettor’s Guide ORG · 1×

Narrative

That the offense and Rodgers are finding their footing makes Pittsburgh an appealing road favorite Sunday in Tampa against a Buccaneers team that finally got in the win column last Thursday. Tampa Bay is stout against the run, allowing the second-fewest yards per game, while the NFC South squad in the bottom half in passing yards surrendered.
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🔮 With Rodgers developing an exciting rapport with rookie Germie Bernard, dual-threat running back Jaylen Warren showing his passing-game abilities with an 80-yard touchdown reception last week and solid veterans like DK MetCalf, there are reasons to believe Rodgers will find success in the air in Week 6.

Claims (13 extracted, 0 hedged)

Pittsburgh Steelers (-2.5) over TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Aaron Rodgers is turning back the clock. asserted
Rodgers → turn → clock
Sure, this isn’t the Packers-years MVP version of the future Hall of Famer, but the 42-year-old has tallied three passing touchdowns in each of the last three games. asserted
old → tally → games
He looks to have finally found his groove after an awful start that saw him lead the Steelers to 16 offensive points across the first two games, while throwing just one touchdown pass to one interception. asserted
him → look → interception
It hasn’t always been pretty — ask Mike McCarthy about their Week 4 screaming match — but Pittsburgh has averaged 27.3 points per game over its last three contests while Rodgers has surged. asserted
Rodgers → ask → contests
That the offense and Rodgers are finding their footing makes Pittsburgh an appealing road favorite Sunday in Tampa against a Buccaneers team that finally got in the win column last Thursday. Tampa Bay is stout against the run, allowing the second-fewest yards per game, while the NFC South squad in the bottom half in passing yards surrendered. asserted
Bay → find → yards
With Rodgers developing an exciting rapport with rookie Germie Bernard, dual-threat running back Jaylen Warren showing his passing-game abilities with an 80-yard touchdown reception last week and solid veterans like DK MetCalf, there are reasons to believe Rodgers will find success in the air in Week 6. asserted
Rodgers → develop → Week
The Steelers’ offense is complemented by a defense that is well-equipped to exploit Tampa Bay’s porous offensive line. asserted
that → complement → line
Star pass rusher T.J. Watt should have a strong day against a Buccaneers offensive line that entered Week 6 tied for the second-most sacks allowed. asserted
that → have → sacks
Buccaneers backup quarterback Jalon Daniels also is unlikely to light up the scoreboard. asserted
Daniels → light → scoreboard
- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code While he found a way to beat the Cowboys in Week 5 — with help from Jake Ferguson — he’s thrown for 148 and 189 passing yards, respectively, across his first two starts. asserted
he → read → starts
The Steelers should find a way to win this game by a field goal or more on the road. asserted
Steelers → find → road
2026 record: 2-3 Last week: Vikings (W) Why Trust New York Post Betting Matt Ehalt has been picking against the spread since his childhood days when he entered his father’s newspaper pool and even took the top prize on more than one occasion. asserted
he → trust → occasion
He specializes in NFL wagers and is quite successful with NCAA brackets. asserted
He → specialize → brackets
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