Peyton Manning makes his debut in a Broncos uniform against a rabid Dick LeBeau defense from Pittburgh at 8:20 PM ET. Ben Roethlisberger will be making his debut with a new offensive coordinator in Todd Haley who will try to help an offense that sputtered down the stretch despite posting a 12-4 regular season record. This should be a good scrap with NFL picks experts projecting these teams to finish at or near the top of their divisions. 2012 NFL Week 1 Steelers vs. Broncos Odds have the Broncos at -1.

NFL Picks Analysis: Pittsburgh has a habit of starting slow as they did in 2011 when they were blown out 7-34 by division rival Baltimore. This year the Steelers should follow that trend as Ben Roethlisberger tries to get on the same page as his new offensive coordinator behind a shaky O-line . Peyton Manning is one of the best in the biz to beat the blitz and even Dick LeBeau could have trouble bringing the heat with his current personnel upfront. All-Pro LB James Harrison is ailing and the loss of pass-rushing DE Aaron Smith will hurt. NFL Week 1 Steelers vs. Broncos Odds Total is 44.5.

Mile High Stadium will be electric and Peyton Manning should not disappoint in his Broncos debut. Manning has two dangerous new weapons in 6’3” 218 Lb. wideout Erik Decker and 6’3” 229 Lb. Demaryius Thomas pitted against beatable Steelers coverage. On the flipside, Denver’s defense will get nailed in spots by Roethlisberger and his ability to make plays on the move but the Broncos playmakers on D will grab at least 1 INT. Play the Broncos for 1 UNIT ($1000 to win $900) to cover the spread.

NFL Week 1 Steelers vs. Broncos Odds Play: Denver -3

Vegas Sharps Spread: Broncos -2

NFL Picks Power Ratings 1-10

Steelers/Broncos

Pass Offense: 8/9

Run Offense: 6/7

Pass Defense: 8/7

Run Defense: 8/6

Special Teams: 6/7

Coaching: 8/7

Home Field Edge: Broncos +4

Vegas Sharps Spread: Broncos -2

Frank Carnevale

Las Vegas resident Frank Carnevale has handicapped sports in Sin City for over 20 years. Frank specializes in Football, UFC and Horse Racing. Carnevale is a member of the Vegas Sharps sports syndicate that has been in business for over 8 years.