Once upon a time, the Steelers and Ravens had the hottest rivalry in the NFL. Baltimore and Pittsburgh showdowns rivaled any in NFL history for its high stakes and raw intensity. On Sunday afternoon, NFL betting odds hostilities will renew in a showdown for the AFC North Division lead. Correlate that betting action for this matchup will be split evenly. Both teams have plenty of credibility with the gambling community. Baltimore will offer value as a quality away team. By contrast, Pittsburgh will draw action for its home crowd advantage.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, October 8, 2023, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ravens | -4½ -110 | 38½ -110 | -220 |  |
| Steelers | +4½ -110 | 38½ -110 | +180 | |
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Baltimore Ravens Team Overview
Last game, the Baltimore Ravens won 28-3 against the Cleveland Browns as 1-point road favorites. The game went under the online betting total of 38.5. Baltimore has a record of 3-1 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 1-3 over/under the total. Baltimore ranks 13th for total offense, 26th for passing, 4th for rushing, and 12th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 3rd overall, 3rd against the pass, 7th against the rush, and 4th for points allowed. Also, Baltimore ranks 22nd for fewest turnovers lost and 17th for takeaways.
At the onset, Baltimore was missing two receivers and its starting left tackle. Late on, they were joined on the sideline by the starting right tackle. Its thin secondary was further depleted when two more defensive backs got hurt. So, the Ravens were undermanned against the NFL’s top-ranked defense. None of that mattered to Lamar Jackson.
Baltimore’s electrifying quarterback ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more. Cleveland’s defense ranked No. 1 in virtually every major statistical category. But Jackson brought the Browns back to Earth. In sum, Jackson finished 15 of 19 for 187 yards passing. He added 27 yards rushing and made several spectacular plays. None bigger than his first TD throw to Andrews over several defenders in the back corner of the end zone.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Last game, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost 30-6 against the Houston Texans as 3-point road favorites. The game went under a total of 41. Pittsburgh has a record of 2-2 straight up, 2-2 against the spread, and 1-3 over/under the total. Pittsburgh ranks 29th for total offense, 25th for passing, 29th for rushing, and 26th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 29th overall, 26th against the pass, 29th against the rush, and 22nd for points allowed. Also, Pittsburgh ranks 16th for the fewest turnovers lost and 5th for takeaways.
Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett threw for 114 yards with an interception. Overall, he struggled to move the offense before leaving late in the third quarter with a knee injury. The loss ends a two-game winning streak for the Steelers. In turn, it will likely increase the pressure on third-year offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Following another subpar offensive performance. Mitch Trubisky threw for 18 yards after Pickett left.
By contrast, CJ Stroud has thrown for the second-most yards by a rookie through his first four games in NFL history. Stroud threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Houston Texans to a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. To summarize, Stroud has thrown for 1,212 yards.
Ravens at Steelers SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, the Ravens are in better form for Pro Football Bets.
Ravens at Steelers SBG Best Bet: Baltimore Ravens.