Last year the Baltimore Ravens suffered one of the most epic end-of-season collapses in NFL history. The Ravens began December 2021 with what seemed to be a certain playoff bid. They ended the NFL odds campaign on the outside looking in. But Baltimore has recovered nicely to gain the playoffs. Most important of all, they’ve done so with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley. Lamar Jackson remains out indefinitely with a knee injury. And that means the Ravens may have to rely on Huntley in the postseason.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, January 8, 2023, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ravens | +7 (-110) | 41½ (-110) | +260 |  |
| Bengals | -7 (-110) | 41½ (-110) | -320 | |
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Ravens at Bengals SBG Odds Overview
Now the Ravens wrap up the sportsbook regular season against the Cincinnati Bengals. Cincy has proven that their stunning 2021 AFC championship was no fluke. Cincinnati has drawn most of the early support based on the casual sector’s faith in Joe Burrow and lack of enthusiasm for Tyler Huntley.
Baltimore Ravens Team Overview
Last Sunday night, the Baltimore Ravens lost 16-13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers as 1-point home favorites. And then the game went under the total of 35.5. Baltimore has a record of 10-6 straight up, 6-9-1 against the spread, and 4-12 over/under the total.
Overall, Baltimore ranks 18th for total offense, 29th for passing, 2nd for rushing, and 20th for scoring. Meanwhile, defensively they rank 10th overall, 24th against the pass, 3rd against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Also, Baltimore ranks 4th for fewest turnovers lost and 8th for takeaways.
Kenny Pickett threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Najee Harris with 56 seconds remaining. Hence that gave the Steelers a victory over the Ravens on Sunday night. Additionally, Pittsburgh is improbably keeping their postseason hopes alive, entering the final week of the regular season. Pittsburgh trailed 13-9 and needed 80 yards to reach the end zone against a team that hadn’t allowed a touchdown at home since before Halloween. But against their rivals with the season on the line, the Steelers faced third-and-8 from the 10. Pickett scrambled away from pressure, and the rookie threw a perfect pass to Harris. Subsequently, Harris slipped behind linebacker Roquan Smith along the left sideline.
Tyler Huntley threw a scoring pass to Isaiah Likely late in the first half for the game’s only other touchdown. In sum, Baltimore had just 240 yards of offense. Harris became the first player to rush for 100 yards against the Ravens all season. Baltimore’s streak of 14 straight games outrushing the opponent ended.
Cincinnati Bengals Team Overview
Last Monday night, the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills game was postponed due to a cardiac arrest suffered by Buffalo’s Demar Hamlin.
Previously, the Cincinnati Bengals won 22-18 against the New England Patriots as 3-point road dogs. The game went under the total of 41.5. Cincinnati has a record of 11-4 straight up, 12-3 against the spread, and 5-9-1 over/under the total.
Overall, Cincinnati ranks 7th for total offense, 4th for passing, 26th for rushing, and 6th for scoring. While defensively, they rank 15th overall, 21st against the pass, 5th against the rush, and 7th for points allowed. Also, Cincinnati ranks 5th for fewest turnovers lost and 15th for takeaways.
Ravens at Bengals SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Bengals are in better form with the NFL betting odds.
Ravens at Bengals SBG Best Bet: Cincinnati Bengals.