Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) vs. Baltimore Ravens (9-5)
December 21, 2024 4:30 pm EDT
The Line: Baltimore Ravens -6; Over/Under: +43
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens meet in week 16 NFL action from M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens prediction.
Pittsburgh Steelers Recap
The Pittsburgh Steelers come into this game looking to rebound from a 27-13 loss to Philadelphia last time out to fall to 10-4 on the year. After this game, Pittsburgh will face off against Kansas City at home.
Steelers Looking To Hold On Atop AFC North
Russell Wilson has thrown for 1,912 yards, 13 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 64.7% passing while Justin Fields has thrown for 1,106 yards, 5 touchdowns and an INT on 66.3% passing. Najee Harris has a team-high 891 rushing yards with 5 TDs while George Pickens has 55 receptions for 850 yards and 3 scores. Pat Freiermuth has 47 receptions for 492 yards and 6 TDs and Calvin Austin III has 452 receiving yards while three more Steelers have 200+ receiving yards on the year. On defense, Patrick Queen has a team-high 109 total tackles along with T.J. Watt logging a team-high 11.5 sacks and Cameron Heyward has 8 sacks. Donte Jackson has a team-high 5 interceptions. As a unit, Pittsburgh’s defense has combined for 35 sacks and 15 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Pittsburgh Steelers will win
- The Steelers have won each of their last six games as underdogs against the Ravens.
- The Ravens have lost three of their last four games as favorites following a win.
- The Steelers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against the Ravens.
- The Ravens have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games against AFC North opponents.
Baltimore Ravens Recap
The Baltimore Ravens come into this one looking to build on their 35-14 win over the Giants last time out to improve to 9-5 on the year. After this game, Baltimore will take on the Houston Texans on the road.
Ravens Looking To Catch Steelers
Lamar Jackson has thrown for 3,570 yards, 34 touchdowns and 3 interceptions on 68.1% passing while also rushing for 743 yards and 3 TDs. Derrick Henry has a team-high 1,474 yards and 13 touchdowns rushing while Zay Flowers has 916 receiving yards and 66 receptions with 4 TDs. Rashod Bateman has 60 grabs for 654 yards and 7 touchdowns while Mark Andrews has 514 receiving yards with 8 TDs. Isaiah Likely also has 401 receiving yards and 4 TDs as well on the year for Baltimore’s receiving group. Roquan Smith leads the Ravens’ defense with 126 total tackles while Kyle Van Noy has a team-high 9 sacks and Odafe Oweh has 8 sacks, and Nnamdi Madubuike has 5 sacks. Marlon Humphrey also has a team-high 5 interceptions. As a unit, Baltimore’s defense has combined for 44 sacks and 9 interceptions this season.
Why the Baltimore Ravens will win
- The Ravens have won each of their last six December home games against AFC opponents.
- The Steelers have lost seven of their last eight December road games against AFC opponents.
- The Steelers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight December road games against AFC opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Steelers’ last five Week 16 games.
Steelers vs. Ravens Prediction
I’m on the under here. AFC North tilts tend to be low-scoring and this has been the black and blue division in the NFL for a long time now. These two teams don’t like each other and despite the firepower on both sides, this was an 18-16 game just a few weeks ago. I think we have another low-scoring war on our hands here, so give me the under.
