Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Preview
At 4:30 ET, the Steelers and Ravens clash at M&T Bank Stadium for a week 18 NFL matchup. Catch the action on ABC, with the game set for Saturday, January 6th.
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Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last year, the Ravens and Steelers split their head-to-head matchups, with each team going 1-1. The Steelers and Ravens split their games vs. the spread last season. Together they combined to average 29.5 points per contest and finished with an over/under mark of 0-2. The Steelers’ offense finished their head-to-head matchups with 340 yards per game of offense. As for the Ravens, they averaged 274.5 yards offensively.
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Steelers are averaging 15 points per game, compared to the Ravens at 13. These figures have led to Pittsburgh posting a record of 2-1.
Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction
This week will be the Steelers’ 8th game on the road, where they have yet to lose (4-3). Their overall mark of 9-7 has them 3rd in the AFC-North. In the AFC, they are in 9th place. This season, the Steelers find themselves above .500 versus the spread with a record of 9-7. Their average scoring margin for this season stands at -1.7. So far this season, the Steelers hold an over/under record of 6-10. The average over/under betting line in their games has been 39.1 points, and their games have averaged a combined 37.6 points.
At 17.9 points per contest, the Pittsburgh offense is 24th in the league. On defense, the Steelers come into the game ranked 12th in tackles for loss and 8th in sacks. Opponents are scoring 19.6 points per game vs. them along with an average of 349.5 yards per contest.
Taking a glance at the AFC-North standings, the Ravens are 1st with a record of 13-3. Within the AFC, Baltimore is currently in 1st place as they enter week 18. The Ravens have a 11-5 record against the spread this season. So far this season, their average scoring margin is +13.1. With an over/under record of 8-8, the Ravens come in with an average margin of +2.6 relative to their over/under lines. Their games have averaged 46 points per game (combined).
The Ravens’ offense has performing well in the first half of game, averaging 14.8 points. Their overall offensive numbers of 29.6 is 2nd in the NFL. Going up against the Steelers’ offense, the Ravens defense has allowed an average of 16.4 points per game. So far this season, they are 5th in quarterback hits and have yielded an average of 302.1 yards per contest.
In spite of being 4 point underdogs, we anticipate the Ravens winning this one 25-17. According to our simulations, the Ravens boasts a 74% chance of winning vs. the Steelers.
Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Tips
- We like the Ravens on the moneyline (+161)
- The Ravens are also our pick on the spread at +4
- Projecting a combined 42 points, we like the over
Baltimore Ravens Injury Report
- Kevin Zeitler – Knee/quad (Questionable)
- Brandon Stephens – Ankle (Questionable)
- Daryl Worley – Neck (Questionable)
- Mark Andrews – Ankle (Out)
- Tyus Bowser – Knee (Out)
- Kevon Seymour – Shoulder (Out)
- Michael Pierce – Neck (Questionable)
- Marlon Humphrey – Calf (Questionable)
- Nick Moore – Achilles (Out)
- J.K. Dobbins – Achilles (Out)
- Devin Duvernay – Back (Out)
- Trayvon Mullen – Toe (Out)
- Ar’Darius Washington – Chest (Out)
- Kyle Hamilton – Knee (Questionable)
- Jalyn Armour-Davis – Concussion (Out)
- David Ojabo – Knee (Out)
- Keaton Mitchell – Knee (Out)
- Andrew Vorhees – Knee (Out)
- Malik Hamm – Ankle (Out)
Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report
- Elandon Roberts – Pectoral (Questionable)
- Kwon Alexander – Achilles (Out)
- Keanu Neal – Rib (Out)
- Damontae Kazee – Suspended (Out)
- Minkah Fitzpatrick – Knee (Questionable)
- Kenny Pickett – Ankle (Questionable)
- Renell Wren – Achilles (Out)
- Cole Holcomb – Knee (Out)
- Trenton Thompson – Neck (Questionable)
- Alfonzo Graham – Shoulder (Out)
- Cory Trice Jr. – Knee (Out)
