Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers prediction

Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction Game Preview

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Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers How To Watch

Date: Sunday, December 11
Game Time: 1:00 ET
Venue: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
How To Watch: CBS
Record: Baltimore Ravens (8-4), Pittsburgh Steelers (5-7)
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Why Baltimore Ravens Will Win

Can the defense and running game pick up the slack with Lamar Jackson out?

The Ravens won ugly against Denver last week thanks to a D that didn’t allow much of anything and an offense that came though when it absolutely had to. Pittsburgh won’t crank up 40 points on the board.

As long as this is kept low scoring, the Ravens will be in their comfort zone relying on third downs on both sides of the ball, clock control, and takeaways.

Pittsburgh is 0-6 when turning the ball over a least once and 5-1 when it doesn’t. However …

Why Pittsburgh Steelers Will Win

It’s the same thing for the Ravens.

Without Jackson the margin for error is next to nothing. Coming up with takeaways hasn’t guaranteed anything for the Steelers. Baltimore isn’t above turning it over a few times – it gave it up twice or more five times this season – and probably won’t be able to get away with mistakes.

Defensively. Pittsburgh has bigger problems with the high-powered passing teams – that’s not Baltimore without Jackson. The defense has been terrific against the run and should be able to handle Baltimore’s midrange attack that relies on the tight ends.

What’s Going To Happen

Don’t expect a whole lot to happen. Both teams will have to take advantage of their opportunities, both defenses will shine, and neither one will run all that effectively.

The Baltimore defense, special teams, and toughness on third downs will be just enough.

Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction, Line

Baltimore 16, Pittsburgh 13
Line: Pittsburgh -1.5, o/u: 36.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers Must See Rating: 3

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Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers prediction and game preview.

Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Broadcast

Date: Tuesday, December 1
Game Time: 8:00 ET
Venue: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA
Network: NBC

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Why Baltimore Ravens Will Win

They’re not making any excuses whatsoever.

Head coach John Harbaugh has said throughout the process that no matter what, the team that’s on the field has to beat Pittsburgh, no matter what – for whatever that’s worth.

The first time around, the Ravens were able hold up well defensively – only allowing 221 yards of total Steeler offense – and even with Robert Griffin III under center, the Baltimore O should be able to move a bit. The ground game rolled for 265 yards in the first meeting, but …

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Why Pittsburgh Steelers Will Win

Pittsburgh forced four takeaways – that made up for the struggling offensive day.

Motivation is a factor. This is a ticked off Steeler team that’s been itching to get back on the field – and isn’t all that pleased to see how the NFL has made things easier for Baltimore to play – and there’s a statement aspect to this in every way possible.

Not having around James Conner and some other parts hurt, but Baltimore has been gutted. Keep it easy, run the ball on a Raven D that allowed 173 yards on the ground in each of the last two games, and hammer away with …

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RB Benny Snell, Pittsburgh
It’s a matchup of the backup running backs. Baltimore is missing Mark Ingram and JK Dobbins, putting Gus Edwards into the starting spotlight. For Pittsburgh, losing Conner hurts, but Snell showed what he could do in the opener against the Giants, running for 113 yards when he had to step in. He has three rushing touchdowns in the last six games on only 21 carries, and now he’ll be the workhorse.

What’s Going To Happen

Pittsburgh’s defense will clamp down from the start.

The Steeler offense will be efficient and effective in the first quarter, and then it’ll be a steady dose of Snell the rest of the way as the game never gets out of hand, but it always in Pittsburgh’s control.

It’s supposed to be snowing with a winter weather storm hitting Pittsburgh – the score will be low.