Last year the Cincinnati Bengals were the betting on NFL Cinderella team of the Playoffs. This year the Bengals proved that their AFC championship was legitimate. Cincinnati will host a Baltimore Ravens team that could be down to 3rd-string at quarterback on Sunday night. It is true that Baltimore is a solid team. But the Bengals have a level of explosiveness that will be difficult to overcome. Of course, the Ravens boast their traditionally tough defense. But the Bengals also have a strong stop unit. To have a shot, the Ravens must rely on defense and Cincinnati’s mistakes.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, January 15, 2023, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ravens | +6½ (-110) | 43½ (-110) | +245 |  |
| Bengals | 43½ (-110) | 43½ (-110) | -305 | |
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Ravens at Bengals SBG Odds Overview
Baltimore is a tough online betting sell for the gambling public. Consider that the Ravens are wiped out at QB. Lamar Jackson is out indefinitely with a knee injury. While his backup, Tyler Huntley, is day-to-day status with a wrist issue. Hence, the Ravens are outmanned against the Bengals and superstar QB Joe Burrow. The defending AFC champions proved that their 2021 AFC championship was a portent of things to come. Cincinnati has improved to be a more imposing team in 2022.
Baltimore Ravens Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens lost 27-16 against the Cincinnati Bengals as 11-point road dogs. Additionally, the Ravens and Bengals went over the total of 39. As a result, the Ravens are 10-7 straight up, 6-9-2 against the spread, and 5-12 over/under the total.
Overall, Baltimore has NFL metrics of 16th for total offense, 28th for passing, 2nd for rushing, and 19th for scoring. While on defense, the Ravens rank 10th overall, 26th against the pass, 3rd against the rush, and 3rd for points allowed. Baltimore ranks 10th for fewest turnovers lost and 8th for takeaways.
On the whole, Baltimore put up a good fight with 3rd-string QB Anthony Brown. But Ravens coach John Harbaugh played the game close to the vest. He didn’t want to show much to the Bengals, knowing they would meet again this week.
Brown went 19 of 44 for 286 yards in his first NFL start. Kenyan Drake scored for Ravens on a 4-yard run in the first half. Additionally, Justin Tucker kicked three field goals.
Cincinnati Bengals Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals won 27-16 against the Baltimore Ravens as 11-point home favorites. Also, the Bengals and Ravens went over the total of 39.5. Now, Cincinnati stands at 12-4 straight up, 12-3-1 against the spread, and 6-9-1 over/under the total.
Cincinnati has NFL metrics of 8th for total offense, 5th for passing, 29th for rushing, and 7th for scoring. While on defense, they rank 16th overall, 23rd against the pass, 7th against the rush, and 9th for points allowed. Cincinnati ranks 4th for fewest turnovers lost and 9th for takeaways. Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow tossed one touchdown pass in the win. Also, Joe Mixon rushed for another TD. In turn, Cincinnati took advantage of four takeaways against the Ravens. Last week, the Bengals beat a Ravens team that kept most of its top players on the sideline. Burrow finished 25 of 42 for 215 yards and a touchdown, although he struggled after halftime.
Ravens at Bengals SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Ravens are overmatched in this Betting on NFL matchup.
Ravens at Bengals SBG Best Bet: Cincinnati Bengals.