Baltimore is the fifth seed in the AFC and finished the regular season NFL standings with a 10-7 record. They’ve lost three of the last four games and are still awaiting the return of Lamar Jackson to the lineup, as he’s missed five straight games with a knee injury. This team will have another challenge keeping up with Cincinnati in this NFL playoff bracket if he cannot suit up for this matchup.
The number-three seed Bengals are the hottest team in the league, winning its final eight games on its NFL schedule and finishing with a 12-4 record. After starting the season 0-2, Cincinnati is probably the most dangerous team in the AFC North. Their offense is clicking at the perfect time, and they’ve made significant strides on defense, giving up 16.8 points per game in the previous four contests.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals Odds
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals Information
Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals
Location of the game: Paycor Stadium. Cincinnati, OH.
Date: Sunday, 15th January. 7:15 PM.
How to watch: NBC
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals Analysis
Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Picks show that the storyline of this game is undoubtedly the health of Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson. Even if he does start in this matchup, there’s no guarantee he can be effective after not practicing for five weeks.
However, the Bengals are healthy after winning their second straight AFC North title and haven’t lost a game in over two months.
Baltimore Ravens Performance Recap and Analysis
Baltimore’s offense ranked 16th in the regular season in total offense with 338.8 yards per game. The Ravens’ passing offense finished 26th in the league in passing yards but had the second-ranked rushing offense with 160 yards per game. They’re also 19th in the NFL, scoring 20.6 points per game.
Key Injuries
Lamar Jackson has not practiced since being injured and is still listed as questionable on the NFL injury report. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley is also questionable with shoulder and wrist injuries. Córnerbacks Marlon Humphrey and Brandon Stevens are also probable for this matchup.
Betting Trends to Know
Recent trends in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Picks show that the Ravens are 6-3 in their previous nine road games and 2-6 against the spread in the last eight games against AFC North opponents. Additionally, the total has gone over in the previous four road games against the Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals Performance Recap and Analysis
Cincinnati has one of the top offenses in the league and is ranked eighth with 360.5 yards per game. They are seventh in scoring with 26.1 points per game and are in the middle of the pack in scoring defense, ranking 16th with 20.1 points per contest.
Key Injuries
The NFL injury report shows that WR Tee Higgins is questionable after missing practice on Wednesday with an illness. In addition, G Alex Cappa is out with an ankle injury, and CB Cam Taylor-Britt is also questionable.
Betting Trends to Know
Recent trends in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Picks show that the Bengals are 7-1 against the spread in their last eight games and have won their last six at home. They’re also 8-4 against the spread in the previous 12 games against AFC North rivals.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals Betting Picks
Moneyline: The Bengals are on a hot streak and have won six straight at home. As far as NFL matchups go, the Ravens have little chance in this game, so Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Betting Picks taking Baltimore on the Moneyline wouldn’t be a wise choice.
Over/Under: The total has gone over in four of the previous five matchups between these teams in Cincinnati. NFL odds indicate that taking the over in this matchup is the best choice, especially since NFL team stats have the Ravens near the bottom third of the league in passing defense.
Spread: Taking the Bengals at -8.5 (-105) is a good choice for NFL picks and parlays, as Cincinnati has covered seven of the eight games during the current winning streak.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals Score Prediction
The Ravens’ only hope in this game is to have Lamar Jackson healthy and playing at an MVP level. However, that’s highly unlikely at this point, as he’s missed too much time to be effective even if he does step onto the field on Sunday.
During this recent streak, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow has been leading NFL player stats. Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals Betting Picks indicate that Burrow should lead his team to a 31-17 win in this matchup.
NFL Pick: Cincinnati -8.5
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