| Baltimore Ravens (6-7) at Cincinnati Bengals(4-9) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, December 14, 1:00 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | |||
| Where to Watch: CBS |
Week 15 Matchup
With the NFL season heating up as January approaches, and with the AFC North intensifying, the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals are reigniting their rivalry. The playoff implications in the NFL season are intensifying, with both teams fighting for a playoff spot. Baltimore is desperate for the AFC North, being 6-7 behind Pittsburgh, while the Bengals are trying to survive being 4-9 this season.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | -2.5 | -146 | Over 51.5 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | +2.5 | +124 | Under 51.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Baltimore Ravens | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 23.9 | Points Per Game | 24.2 |
| 182.2 | Passing Yards Per Game | 228.8 |
| 142.9 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 86.5 |
| 24.6 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 31.8 |
| 236.1 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 254.9 |
| 111.9 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 155.5 |
Statistics from various online sources and courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are becoming a desperate team after a crushing loss to the Steelers due to poor officiating and poor offensive play. Baltimore’s offense has been taking a step down due to Lamar Jackson potentially playing hurt, with his offensive production down after his return from the IR. The Ravens’ offensive numbers, while weak, don’t compare with their defense, but they have been playing better. Baltimore has flaws, but could get a win against their opponents due to being a desperate team.
Cincinnati Bengals
While the Ravens are dysfunctional, don’t compare them to the chaos with the Cincinnati Bengals and their nightmare season. The Bengals’ offense has been a mess, with Joe Burrow being hurt most of the year and Joe Flacco being inconsistent. Along with the offense taking injuries, the Bengals’ defense has been a nightmare, being one of the worst in the league this season, and potentially making this game a shootout.
Prediction
This game could be a legendary shootout between two divisional rivals, but the Baltimore Ravens could have a chance to win this game. The Ravens have been the better team than the Bengals this season, and could have a shot against a beleaguered defense, even with Burrow coming back and trying to rally the team. Bettors could see the Ravens win but not cover due to both offenses being solid and team defenses being inconsistent. Even with Jackson hiding an injury, he could have a strong game and led the Baltimore Ravens to victory, and helped bettors win cash in this heated rivalry.
