In this article we will formulate a Ravens vs Bengals prediction for this NFL game on Thursday, November 27th at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview
The Baltimore Ravens are 6-5 this season after they defeated the Jets by a score of 23-10 in their last game. Baltimore trailed 7-3 at halftime, but they scored 20 points in the second half to get the comeback victory. The Ravens were out gained by a total of 282-241, went 2-11 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Lamar Jackson went 13-23 for 153 yards, while Derrick Henry rushed 21 times for 64 yards and two scores. Zay Flowers led the receivers with five receptions for 58 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Baltimore defeated the Browns by a score of 23-16 and the Vikings by a score of 27-19. The Ravens have won five games in a row and they are currently tied for first in the AFC North standings. Baltimore has scored 25.0 points per game with 176.6 passing yards and 138.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.7 points against per game this season. Lamar Jackson has thrown for 1,595 yards, 15 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Derrick Henry has rushed for 871 yards and nine scores on 187 carries this season.
Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bengals are 3-8 this year after they lost to New England by a score of 26-20 last week. Cincinnati led 10-0 in the second quarter, but they allowed 23 of the next 26 points, before coming up short in the fourth quarter. The Bengals were out gained by a total of 392-307, went 3-13 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at one in the game. Joe Flacco went 19-37 for 183 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Chase Brown rushed 19 times for 107 yards. Andrei Iosivas led the receivers with four catches for 61 yards in the loss.
Prior to that game, Cincinnati lost to the Steelers by a score of 34-12 and the Bears by a score of 47-42. The Bengals have lost four games in a row and they are currently tied for third in the AFC North standings. Cincinnati has scored 22.5 points per game with 222.2 passing yards and 84.9 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 32.7 points against per game this season. Joe Burrow is expected to start at quarterback this week, but if he doesn’t for some reason, it will be Joe Flacco once again. Ja’Marr Chase has led the receivers with 79 catches for 861 yards and five scores this year.
Why the Baltimore Ravens will win
- The Ravens have won each of their last 15 home games against AFC opponents on a losing streak.
- The Bengals have lost each of their last 10 November games as underdogs.
- The Bengals have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight November games as underdogs against AFC North opponents.
- The Ravens have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against AFC North opponents.
- The Ravens have won the first half in each of their last six Week 13 games against AFC North opponents.
- The home team has won the first quarter in each of the Bengals’ last four games.
- The Ravens have scored the first touchdown in seven of their last eight games as home favorites against AFC North opponents.
Why the Cincinnati Bengals will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Bengals’ last four Week 13 games.
- The Ravens have lost five of their last seven games as home favorites following a home win.
- The Bengals have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games played on the East Coast.
- The Ravens have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games following a home win.
- The Bengals have won the first half in four of their last five games as moderate underdogs (+3.5 to +7.0 points).
- The Bengals have won the first quarter in three of their last four Week 13 games as underdogs.
- The Bengals have scored the first touchdown in four of their last five road games against AFC North opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between the Bengals and Ravens have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bengals’ last four road games against AFC opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four Thursday games at M&T Bank Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.
Baltimore Ravens Player Prop Facts
- Derrick Henry has scored two touchdowns in three of the Ravens’ last four games as home favorites against AFC opponents.
- Derrick Henry has recorded 103+ rushing yards in four of the Ravens’ last five games against AFC North opponents.
- Derrick Henry has scored at least one touchdown in 10 of his last 11 home appearances against teams that held a losing record.
- Zay Flowers has recorded 69+ rushing and receiving yards in six of the Ravens’ last seven games against AFC opponents.
- DeAndre Hopkins has recorded 32+ receiving yards in each of his 11 previous Week 13 appearances.
- Heading into Week 13, Cooper Rush has the most pass attempts without a passing touchdown this season (52).
Cincinnati Bengals Player Prop Facts
- Ja’Marr Chase has scored two touchdowns in three of his four appearances with the Bengals as underdogs against teams on a winning streak.
- Noah Fant has recorded 14+ receiving yards in each of his last 11 road appearances.
- Chase Brown has recorded 94+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Bengals’ last six November games.
- Chase Brown has recorded 73+ rushing yards in each of the Bengals’ last four games against AFC opponents.
- Ja’Marr Chase has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Bengals’ last six night games against teams that held a winning record.
- Heading into Week 13, Ryan Rehkow ranks 1st amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (52.3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Ravens – four different players have recorded 50+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 13.
- Ravens – three different players have recorded 70+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 13.
- Bengals – two different players have recorded 80+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 13.
- Bengals – two different players have recorded 90+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 13.
Ravens vs Bengals Prediction
Baltimore comes into this matchup on a nice winning streak and they are now tied for first in the North, but they have not covered in their last two games. The Ravens have allowed 16 points or fewer in four of their last five, but the offense has had some struggles at times. Cincinnati has the worst defense in the NFL this season, but they are expected to have Burrow back, which should make them very dangerous on offense. I think this is a great spot for the Ravens to bounce back offensively with a huge day, while I think this Cincinnati offense will only get better. Take the over here.
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