Week 14 'TNF' props: You can still make money on this ugly Steelers-Patriots matchup

This Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots game on "Thursday Night Football" has all the makings of absolute ugliness.

The Patriots have mustered only 13 points across their past three games, led by a 6-0 loss to the Chargers last week in Bailey Zappe's first start. Zappe is set to start again, and without Rhamondre Stevenson and perhaps Demario Douglas, it's extremely hard to imagine New England finding any offense against this elite Pittsburgh defense.

On the other side is a Steelers team forced to start Mitch Trubisky at quarterback with the injury to Kenny Pickett. Trubisky has yet to account for more than 10 points of offense in any of his three appearances this year. For all their issues, New England at least does have a solid defense, which should be able to stifle Trubisky's unit. Similarly to the Pats, Pittsburgh now may be without top running back Najee Harris after the young back suffered an injury in practice.

Add it all up, and this game is going to be ugly. The over/under of 30 points certainly confirms that expectation.

Rather than bet on player props, which we love to do on prime-time, we're loading up a pair of ugly, ugly bets that could just make this game fun after all.

Betting: 

• .5u: Pittsburgh Steelers first drive punt & New England Patriots first drive punt (+210 DraftKings)
• .5u: Race to 15 points: Neither (+320 DK)

That first bet can be found on DraftKings under the "1st Drive" tab, and the second is under "Game Props." Maybe go clean your basement or make Thursday date night instead, just an idea ...