For the first time this season, the AFC-leading Baltimore Ravens (8-3) and Pittsburgh Steelers (5-5-1) will clash on Sunday afternoon. Kickoff from Heinz Field in Pittsburgh will be at 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Ravens vs. Steelers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Ravens have taken over the top spot in the AFC after winning their last two games, albeit narrowly over the Bears and Browns. The offense has gone cold in recent weeks, scoring more than 17 points just once in their last five games and just 42 total points in their last three.
The Steelers have lost their last two games and tied the Lions Nov. 14, going winless since their last victory in Week 9. They rank in the bottom half of the NFL in total offense and defense, coming into this week at No. 22 in yards and 25th in yards allowed.
It’s been a streaky season for Pittsburgh, losing three straight from Week 2-4 then winning four in a row and now dropping their last two.
Ravens at Steelers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:02 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Ravens -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Steelers +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
- Against the spread (ATS): Ravens -4.5 (-108) | Steelers +4.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Ravens at Steelers key injuries
Ravens
- WR Miles Boykin (finger) doubtful
- CB Marlon Humphrey (illness) questionable
- CB Jimmy Smith (neck) questionable
- RT Patrick Mekari (ankle) questionable
- LB Patrick Queen (ribs) questionable
- CB Anthony Averett (shoulder) questionable
Steelers
- DE T.J. Watt (health and safety protocols) questionable
- CB Joe Haden (foot) out
- DE Isaiah Buggs (ankle) out
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Ravens at Steelers odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Ravens 20, Steelers 14
Money line
The Steelers haven’t been impressive at all this season, with the exception of their Week 1 win over the Bills. The Ravens have had their troubles, too, barely beating the Browns and Bears.
But so long as QB Lamar Jackson doesn’t throw four interceptions again, this should be a fairly comfortable win for Baltimore on the road.
Bet the RAVENS (-220) to win.
Against the spread
Despite narrowly beating the Browns and only edging the Bears by three points, the Ravens managed to cover the spread in each of their last two games. They’re now 5-6 ATS this season, which is still hardly impressive.
Even with all their injury concerns, the Ravens are still the better team and should be able to beat the Steelers on the road by at least five or six points. Bet the RAVENS -4.5 (-108) to cover.
Over/Under
Neither of these teams is moving the ball particularly well on offense right now, with the Ravens in particular dealing with turnovers and a lack of yards through the air.
Their defense is stepping up with just 45 points allowed in their last three games, but I don’t have confidence in either team to put up points in bunches.
Bet the UNDER 44.5 (-115), which is 4-1 in Ravens road games.
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