First place in the AFC North is on the line as the 7-3 Baltimore Ravens travel to Pittsburgh to take on the 7-2 Steelers in Week 11.
Baltimore will enter this game well rested after beating the Cincinnati Bengals in a thrilling 35-34 shootout on Thursday Night Football in Week 10. The Ravens by far have the No. 1 overall offense in the NFL, leading the league in total yards and points per game. However, they’ve had issues defensively, ranking 27th overall and dead last against the pass.
The Steelers have heated up over the past month, winners of their last four games. Quarterback Russell Wilson has elevated the offense, throwing for 737 yards with six touchdowns and just one interception. As usual, the Pittsburgh defense is among the best in the league, ranking fourth against the run and allowing the second fewest points per game.
Let’s take a look at the best odds and bets for this matchup.
*Odds from BetMGM and subject to change
Steelers vs. Ravens Moneyline
Steelers: +145
Ravens: -175
There’s no doubt the Ravens are a juggernaut on offense, but their defense has serious concerns. Baltimore inexplicably allowed nearly 400 yards to the Cleveland Browns’ offense a few weeks ago, and Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase racked up a whopping 264 yards against its secondary last week.
The Steelers are playing balanced and clean on offense and should be able to control the clock. As good as the Ravens are on offense, the Steelers’ defense will at the least contain them to keep the game close. Being the more balanced team and having home field advantage, I’m taking Pittsburgh on the moneyline.
Steelers vs. Ravens Spread
Steelers: +3 (-105)
Ravens: -3 (-115)
The spread is right as this should be a tightly contested game, but since I’m betting the Steelers’ moneyline there’s no need to bet the spread.
Steelers vs. Ravens Over-Under 48.5 total points
Over: -110
Under -110
I doubt this game becomes a shootout, but both offenses should have spurts of success. The Ravens have averaged 23 points per game during their three losses on the year, and the Steelers have averaged 32 points per game since Wilson has taken over at quarterback. It might be too close to be worth placing a bet on, but I’d go with the over.
