In this article we will formulate a Ravens vs Bengals prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, October 25th at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 7 matchup.
Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview
The Baltimore Ravens are 4-2 this season after they lost to the Browns by a score of 13-10 last week. Baltimore led 10-0 at halftime, but they allowed three points in the third quarter and 10 in the fourth for the disappointing loss. The Ravens were out gained by a total of 237-235, went 6-16 on third downs, and lost the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Tyler Huntley threw for 165 yards and one touchdown, while Zay Flowers caught six passes for 66 yards. Derrick Henry rushed 17 times for 58 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Baltimore defeated the Falcons by a score of 30-23 and the Titans by a score of 24-18. The Ravens have scored 26.0 points per game with 216.2 passing yards and 151.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 22.0 points against per game this season. Lamar Jackson is still questionable to play, so we may see Tyler Huntley once again, while Derrick Henry has 130 carries for 534 yards and seven scores this season.
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals are 3-2 this year after they defeated the Dolphins by a score of 31-24 in their last game. Cincinnati led 21-7 at halftime and 31-18 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed a touchdown with 45 seconds left to blow the cover. The Bengals were out gained by a total of 331-307, went 9-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 3-1 in the game. Joe Burrow threw for 190 yards and four touchdowns, while Ja’Marr Chase caught six passes for 77 yards and one score. Samaje Perine rushed 14 times for 68 yards in the game.
Prior to that win, Cincinnati lost to the Jaguars by a score of 22-17 and the Steelers by a score of 30-27. The Bengals have scored 25.6 points per game with 260.0 passing yards and 82.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.8 points against per game this season. Joe Burrow has thrown for 1,361 yards with 11 touchdowns, and three interceptions this year.
Why the Baltimore Ravens will win
- The Bengals have lost each of their last six road games without Joe Burrow.
- The underdogs have won four of the Ravens’ last five games at M&T Bank Stadium.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Ravens’ last six games at M&T Bank Stadium.
- The Bengals have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five day games against AFC North opponents.
- The Ravens have won the first quarter in six of their last seven home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Ravens have won the first half in seven of their last eight games.
- The Ravens have scored the first touchdown in five of their last six games against the Bengals.
Why the Cincinnati Bengals will win
- The Bengals have won each of their last eight games as favorites without Drew Sample.
- The Ravens have lost each of their last four home games without Nnamdi Madubuike.
- The Ravens have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games without Tyler Huntley.
- The road team has covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Bengals and Ravens.
- The Bengals have scored the first touchdown in each of their last six Sunday games played on the East Coast.
- The Ravens have lost the first quarter in each of their four previous Week 7 games against AFC North opponents.
- The favorites have won the first half in each of the Ravens’ last seven games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Ravens’ last six games as underdogs without Tyler Huntley have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bengals’ last five games as favorites against the Ravens have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the last five day games between AFC North teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Baltimore Ravens Player Prop Facts
- Derrick Henry has scored the first touchdown in four of the Ravens’ last five home games.
- Derrick Henry has scored two or more touchdowns in each of the Ravens’ last three games following a loss.
- Derrick Henry has scored a touchdown in each of his last four October appearances with his team as an underdog against AFC opponents.
- Tyler Huntley has recorded 26+ rushing yards in each of his seven previous appearances following a road loss.
- Zay Flowers has recorded 68+ receiving yards in each of his last seven appearances with Lamar Jackson as the starting quarterback.
- Zay Flowers has recorded 66+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his last 13 Sunday appearances.
- Tyler Huntley has recorded 197+ passing yards in each of his four previous appearances with the Ravens as underdogs following a road loss.
- Tyler Huntley has recorded 18+ completions in three of his last four appearances against division opponents.
- Heading into Week 7, Derrick Henry ranks 1st in the NFL in rushing attempts (130) this season.
Cincinnati Bengals Player Prop Facts
- Tee Higgins has scored two touchdowns in three of his last four appearances in day games against the Ravens.
- Tee Higgins has scored at least one touchdown in nine of his last 10 appearances in day games against AFC North opponents.
- Samaje Perine has recorded 10+ receiving yards in each of his last 11 October road appearances.
- Chase Brown has recorded 42+ rushing yards in each of his last 13 appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Chase Brown has recorded 69+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Bengals’ last six games against AFC North opponents.
- Joe Flacco has recorded 267+ passing yards in each of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite against AFC North opponents.
- Joe Flacco has recorded 23+ completions in each of his last 11 appearances in day games at M&T Bank Stadium.
- Heading into Week 7, Jordan Battle ranks T1st in the NFL in interceptions (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ravens – 10 different players have recorded at least one touchdown this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 7.
- Heading into Week 7, the Ravens rank T1st in the NFL in Q1 points per game (8.0) this season.
- Bengals – five different players have recorded 70+ receiving yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 7.
- Heading into Week 7, the Bengals rank 1st in the NFL in kickoff return yards per game (133.6) this season.
Ravens vs Bengals Prediction
Baltimore comes into this contest after their winning streak was snapped last week against Cleveland and they might be without Lamar once again here. The Ravens had a ton of trouble on offense last week, but Huntley is better than he played in that loss. Cincinnati has lost two of their last three games and they have scored 27+ points in three of their last five games. The Bengals have been inconsistent on defense, but I trust their offense more than Baltimore’s with their QB injury problem. Take the Bengals here.