NFL : Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 21, 2024 4:30PM EST @ M&T Bank Stadium

Here you see two teams entering fresh off mixed-bag performances in recent times and on a keener test of the wat basis while trying to establish where standings lie. The Steelers have shown a lot of fortitude in streaks of impressive wins, coupled with some depressing losses, yet that has not been the same case for Baltimore, which had easily thrashed opponents in certain matches but has fluctuated otherwise. In terms of playoff implications, the battle will come hot in this rivalry. A fan can expect a fight between their strengths coming from the aerial attack offered by Pittsburgh, in contrast with the ground game by Baltimore.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Steelers 3.35 , Ravens 1.34

Spread: Steelers +6 , Ravens -6

Over/Under: 44.5

Team Recent Performance

Pittsburgh Steelers

On December 16, they lost 13-27 to the Philadelphia Eagles, failing to cover the +5.5, and the game continued under the 43 total. On December 9, then, they beat the Cleveland Browns: 27-14, covering the -6 spread and keeping the fixture below the 42.5 aggregate total. They then beat Cincinnati on December 2 and took the game with 44-38 score lines, covering the +3 spread. This time, it went above the total of 46. On November 22, they were defeated by Cleveland (19-24), although they did not cover the -3.5 spread. However, this game did go over the 36.5 total. Finally, on November 18, they edged out the Baltimore Ravens 18-16, covering the +3 spread, with the game staying under the 48 total.

Baltimore Ravens

On December 16, they beat the New York Giants by 35-14 in a game that was set as -16.5. The full mark, too, exceeded the 43.5 total. On December 2, they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 19-24, failing to cover the -3 spread with a total of the game below the marks at 50. On November 26, they beat Los Angeles Chargers at 30-23 after covering the -3 spread and totaled above 50.5. On November 18, they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-18, not covering -3, while staying under an 48 total. Finally, they won against the Cincinnati Bengals, going 35-34 on November 8. The game went above the 53 mark, but they failed to cover the -6 spread.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Pittsburgh Steelers found themselves on the winning end of an 8-2 record against the Baltimore Ravens currently sitting at 2-8. Pittsburgh has been better against the spread too, 7-3 against Baltimore’s 3-7 overall. When both teams are even over/under, that is also the case: 2-8. The Steelers rake in 17.5 points averaged every game as compared with the Ravens snaring 16.3 slightly behind them. Rushing yards are all Baltimore’s with 166.3 rushing yards while Pittsburgh only shows 99.8 yards. The air goes again to Pittsburgh, however, with 192.1 yards in route for the 64.74 completion, as opposed to Baltimore’s meager 146.1 yards on the 54.95 completion. However, total yards per game say the other way, with Baltimore taking the edge at 312.4 to Pittsburgh’s 291.9. Turnover margins favor Pittsburgh at 1.3 per game, while Baltimore averages 2.1 turnovers.

Team Injuries Update

Pittsburgh Steelers

Tyler Matakevich (LB, hamstring), Montravius Adams (DT, knee), and Calvin Anderson (T, groin) are questionable. George Pickens (WR, hamstring) is doubtful. Meanwhile, Jamal Agnew (WR, leg), Larry Ogunjobi (DT, groin), DeShon Elliott (S, hamstring), C.J. Henderson (CB, neck), Dylan Cook (T, foot), and Roman Wilson (WR, hamstring) are all out.

Baltimore Ravens

Nelson Agholor (WR, concussion) is doubtful. Michael Pierce (NT, calf), Ar’Darius Washington (S, personal), Tyler Linderbaum (C, back), Adisa Isaac (DE, hamstring), T.J. Tampa (DB, ankle), and Sanoussi Kane (S, hamstring) are all questionable. Meanwhile, Arthur Maulet (CB, calf), Charlie Kolar (TE, arm), and Rasheen Ali (RB, ankle) are all out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Baltimore Ravens will win but the Pittsburgh Steelers will cover the spread with the total staying under 44.5.

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