AFC North Showdown: Bengals vs Ravens Betting Preview and Odds Analysis

AFC North Showdown: Bengals vs Ravens Betting Preview and Odds Analysis

By Michael Davidson

December 8, 2024 at 05:46 PM

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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