Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Preview
This week 5 NFL showdown between the Ravens and Steelers can be found on CBS at 1:00 (10/8/23). The game will be held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh (PA).
The Ravens come into this AFC North showdown, as the 4 point road favorite. Will they be able to take care of business on the road? Read on to find out. Check out BetCoco for Pittsburgh Steelers – Baltimore Ravens odds
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the two head-to-head matchups last season, the Ravens and Steelers each picked up one win apiece. The Ravens and Steelers 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 had the edge in terms of offensive yards last season, averaging 340 yards of offense compared to the Ravens at 274.5.
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Steelers are averaging 15 points per game, compared to the Ravens at 14. These figures have led to Pittsburgh posting a record of 2-1.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Prediction
In the AFC-North standings, the Ravens are placed 1st with a record of 3-1. Within the AFC, Baltimore holds the 2nd spot as they approach week 5. The Ravens’ scoring margin thus far is currently at +10.2. This has contributed to an ATS record of 3-1. This season, the average over/under line for games involving Baltimore is 42.5 points. They currently hold an over/under record of 1-3, and their average margin against the over/under is -3.2.
In terms of offense, the Ravens are at 24.8 points per game, ranking them 11th in the NFL. The Baltimore defense has five takeaways this season, positioning them 7th in the NFL. Overall, they are at 14.5 points per game allowed and giving up an average of 260.8 yards.
At 2-2, the Steelers are 6th in the AFC and 2nd in the AFC-North. This will be Pittsburgh’s 3rd home game this season, where they have gone 1-1 compared to 1-1 on the road. The Steelers’ have a scoring margin of -9.5 this season, which has led to an ATS record of 2-2. With an over/under record of 1-3, the Steelers come in with an average margin of -0.6 relative to their over/under lines. Their games have averaged 40.5 points per game (combined).
Offensively, the Steelers have an average of 15.5 points per game, which is 24th in the NFL. Pittsburgh’s defense has come up with eight turnovers so far this season. This figure has them 4th in the NFL. Heading into week 5, they are allowing 25 points per game and 403.0 yards.
With a 4-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Ravens to secure a 20-19 victory. Our analytics have assigned Baltimore a 52% chance of defeating the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Betting Tips
- Take the Ravens on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Steelers (+4)
- Projecting a combined 39 points, we like the over
Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report
- Cameron Heyward – Groin (Out)
- James Daniels – Groin (Questionable)
- Renell Wren – Achilles (Out)
- Diontae Johnson – Hamstring (Out)
- DeMarvin Leal – Concussion (Questionable)
- Pressley Harvin III – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Anthony McFarland Jr. – Knee (Out)
- Josiah Scott – Undisclosed (Out)
- Kenny Pickett – Knee (Questionable)
- Pat Freiermuth – Hamstring (Doubtful)
- Alfonzo Graham – Shoulder (Out)
- Cory Trice Jr. – Knee (Out)
- Dan Moore Jr. – Knee (Out)
- Cole Holcomb – Back (Questionable)
- Chukwuma Okorafor – Elbow (Questionable)
Baltimore Ravens Injury Report
- Trayvon Mullen – Toe (Out)
- Marcus Williams – Pectoral (Probable)
- Tyus Bowser – Knee (Out)
- Daryl Worley – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Marlon Humphrey – Foot (Questionable)
- Odell Beckham Jr. – Ankle (Questionable)
- Morgan Moses – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Ronnie Stanley – Knee (Probable)
- Nick Moore – Achilles (Out)
- J.K. Dobbins – Achilles (Out)
- Tylan Wallace – Hamstring (Out)
- Rashod Bateman – Hamstring (Probable)
- Ar’Darius Washington – Chest (Out)
- Odafe Oweh – Ankle (Questionable)
- Damarion Williams – Ankle (Out)
- David Ojabo – Ankle/knee (Out)
- Andrew Vorhees – Knee (Out)
- Keaton Mitchell – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Malik Hamm – Ankle (Out)
- Justice Hill – Foot/hamstring (Questionable)
- Jalyn Armour-Davis – Hamstring (Questionable)
