AFC North Showdown: Bengals vs Ravens Betting Preview and Odds Analysis
The Cincinnati Bengals face the Baltimore Ravens in a crucial AFC North matchup on Sunday at 1 pm EST on CBS. Both teams are battling for division supremacy, with Baltimore leading Cincinnati by one game.
Game Details
- Ravens are 6-point home favorites (-115)
- Bengals are +6 underdogs (-105)
- Over/Under: 46.5 points (-110 both ways)
- Moneyline: Ravens -265, Bengals +215
Bengals Keys to Victory
- Build on last week's 34-11 win vs Detroit
- Get offense started early (struggled initially last week)
- Continue strong defensive play
- Joe Mixon (153 rushing yards last week) needs another big game
- Joe Burrow must maintain efficiency (3 TDs last week)
Ravens Keys to Victory
- Leverage 4th-ranked rushing attack (despite RB injuries)
- Continue offensive momentum (28.3 PPG, 421.7 YPG)
- Pressure Burrow by stopping run game
- Maintain top-10 defensive performance
Analysis & Prediction The Ravens' explosive offense led by Lamar Jackson should secure a win, but expect a close divisional battle. The Bengals' improved squad should cover the 6-point spread as they continue their resurgent season.
Recent Performance
- Bengals: Won 34-11 at Detroit
- Ravens: Won 34-6 vs Chargers
- Ravens: 5 straight wins (including close 19-17 win vs Detroit)
- Bengals: 1-0 in division play
This marks Baltimore's first divisional game of the season, while Cincinnati looks to improve to 2-0 in AFC North play.
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