Ravens vs. Bengals odds prediction betting tips for NFL Week 18
Ravens vs. Bengals odds prediction betting tips for NFL Week 18
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The Ravens will look to get back into the win column on Sunday afternoon when Richie Incognito Jersey they play the Bengals at PayCor Stadium (1 p.m. ET, CBS). Baltimore is coming off a three-point defeat last week to the Steelers, while Cincinnati will be back in action after last week's game against the Bills was suspended and ultimately canceled after Buffalo defensive back Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field.Both teams are set to make the playoffs, but the Ravens still have a shot at the fifth seed if they defeat the Bengals and the Chargers lose to the Broncos on Sunday afternoon. However, if the Ravens lose and the Chargers win, Los Angeles will po se s the fifth seed and Baltimore will have the sixth seed. As for the Bengals, they could finish as the No. 2 or No. 3 seed, depending on the results of the Bills-Patriots game. Adding even more confusion is the po sibility that if Baltimore wins, it -- despite Cincinnati being the higher seed -- based on the results of a coin flip.The bottom line is both teams should be playing hard for a win, so bettors can feel confident evaluating this game as they normally would.WEEK 18 NFL PICKS: | Below, we'll give you all the information you need before placing a wager on Ravens-Bengals, including the updated odds from BetMGM, tips, and our prediction for this Week 18 matchup.Spread: Bengals-9Over/Under: 39.5Moneyline: Ravens +340, Bengals -450The Ravens have been snake-bitten injuries this season, especially at QB, as Lamar Jackson (knee) and Tyler Huntley (shoulder) are banged up. If Huntley does not play on Sunday, we could see Anthony Brown under center for Baltimore. The total is set at 39, which sounds about right, as these teams combined for 36 points in their first meeting earlier this season.The Ravens lead the all-time series against the Bengals with a record of 28-25. Baltimore snapped Cincy's two-game winning streak earlier this season with a 19-17 win at M&T Bank Stadium. Lamar Jackson had 232 total yards, a pa sing touchdown, and an interception. His lone touchdown pa s went to standout tight Mark Andrews Marcel Reece Jersey , who led both teams with eight receptions (10 targets) for 89 yards. Meanwhile, Bengals star QB Joe Burrow completed 24-of-35 pa ses for 217 yards, two total touchdowns (one rushing), and an interception.-- The Bengals are 12-1 against the spread in their past 13 games, .-- Bengals head coach Zac Taylor is 7-1 straight up after allowing three points or fewer in the first half of the previous game, .-- Ravens head coach John Harbaugh is 29-9 ATS after failing to cover the spread in four or five out of Baltimore's previous six games.JK Dobbins vs. the Bengals' run defenseDobbins has been the Ravens' best running back since returning from injured reserve in Week 14, posting 397 yards on 57 carries. Baltimore will be looking for Dobbins to make some noise against a Bengals' defense that has allowed 106.4 rushing yards per game this season.Cincinnati's run defense has been especially outstanding at home, allowing the third-fewest yards per game (90.0). It will be a tall task for Dobbins and the rest of the running game, especially if the Ravens are without Tyler Huntley. However, it's good to see the former Ohio State standout starting to run the ball with confidence and rip off long runs.Who steps up at WR for the Ravens?If the Ravens want to keep Sunday's game competitive against the Bengals, they will need someone to step up on the outside. TE Mark Andrews led the Ravens with nine receptions (nine targets) for 100 yards in last week's lo s against the Steelers, but WRs Demarcus Robinson and DeSean Jackson posted a combined two receptions (five targets) for 18 yards. The Ravens will need Robinson to be their second-best receiver against a Bengals' defense that has allowed the fifth-fewest receptions and 10th-fewest yards to WRs this season. Robinson's best game as a Raven came in Week 11 against the Panthers when he recorded nine receptions (nine targets) for 128 yards.Cincinnati's second-quarter offenseThe Bengals have played some of their best football in the second quarter this season. Cincinnati's offense is averaging 8.3 second-quarter points per game, which is good for eighth in the NFL. Their play in the second quarter is one of the reasons why they won seven consecutive games. The Bengals are also averaging 12 second-quarter points per game at home this season and 13.9 first-half points per game, which is good seventh in the NFL. If the Bengals can have another good second quarter on Sunday, it should propel them to their eighth-straight win.24. This is the number of takeaways the Ravens' defense has recorded this season. If Baltimore wants to pull off the upset on Sunday afternoon, they will need their defense to play a big role. Since the Ravens acquired star linebacker Roquan Smith at the trade deadline in early November, they have produced nine turnovers in the past eight games. They will be going up against Burrow, who has had his fair share of turnovers with four interceptions in the past three games. It will be imperative for the Ravens' front seven to pre sure Burrow and hopefully force him into a mistake.We've seen the line move from seven points to nine on Friday, which could signal the Ravens po sibly starting UDFA Anthony Brown and sitting Tyler Huntley. If that happens, it will be hard to bet against the Bengals, who are 9- Alec Ingold Jersey 1 ATS after a win this season and 5-1 ATS at home. Take Cincinnati and the points.PREDICTION: Bengals 24, Ravens 10. The Bengals will cover (-9), and the total will go UNDER (39.5).
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