Don't bet against Mike Tomlin's underdog Steelers, plus other best bets for Monday

After a long weekend of football, college football fans are back at work. They have to explain to their relatives that it's their busiest work weekend. There's a rivalry week, the transfer portal opens and signing day. They are trying to figure out what to do with themselves on the first day with only one football game to watch.

Pittsburgh Steelers are 48-30-5 ATS as underdogs under Mike Tomlin since 2007. T.J. Watt is a key player for the Steelers. Indianapolis has had a difficult time keeping Matt Ryan upright all season. The Colts' offense ranks 30th in the league in red zone TD rate. Kenny Pickett is Pittsburgh's quarterback. He's a poor passer with a passer rating of 71.8%. If the Colts don't cover, it will be due to Picket turning the ball over multiple times.

Hawks are better defensively this season than last year. The Hawks had an offensive efficiency of 115.4 last season and a defensive efficiency 113.7. This year the offensive number has dropped to 110.2 and the defensive number is 111.1. Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for the game against the 76ers.

Orlando Magic are a live dog catching 10 points against the Nets tonight. The Nets have been playing better lately, but they aren't immune to relaxing against lesser opponents. Brooklyn played Sunday night and Orlando played last night.