Let’s renew a division rivalry in what is expected to be a freezing-cold affair as the Ravens host the Steelers in Baltimore.
Snow was initially in the forecast for this game but that has since changed. Other than cold temperatures, we’re looking at a clean bill of football.
The Ravens are big 0.5-point favorites at Caesars Sportsbook this weekend as the league’s No. 1 rated team in defense-adjusted value of average (DVOA).
Baltimore defeated the Steelers at home, 34-17, on Dec. 21 but did lose, 18-16, in Pittsburgh on Nov. 17.
It’s the rubber match of a best-of-three this season and the winner moves on to the divisional round.
Steelers vs. Ravens odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | +9.5 (-110) | +400 | Over 43.5 (-110) |
| Ravens | -9.5 (-110) | -550 | Under 43.5 (-110) |
Steelers vs. Ravens prediction
In the latest matchup between these two squads, the Ravens did an excellent job on offense, tallying 6.7 yards per play.
The reality is that no one trusts them after losing to the Chiefs last year as moderate favorites, where they out-gained Kansas City 5.9 yards per play to 4.4..
But betting on the Steelers isn’t exactly worth doing, either.
Pittsburgh is playing its worst football of the season, losing four straight games.
The Steelers have the second-worst yards per pass attempt in the NFL during this stretch, behind only the Browns. Yikes.
I’m expecting a strong Ravens performance in the Wild Card round, while assuming they come up short in a big spot later these playoffs.
Betting on the NFL?
Target Derrick Henry’s rushing yards along with the Ravens alternate spread in a Same-Game Parlay to get positive odds.
Henry is Over this mark in three straight games and is getting an obscene workload.
PICK: Derrick Henry over 99.5 rushing yards + Ravens -3.5 ( +118, DraftKings)
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