The Battle for the AFC North will run through Baltimore this weekend as the Steelers and Ravens meet for the second time.
Pittsburgh leads the AFC North by a half-game at 10-4 on the season. The Steelers are coming off a 27-13 loss in Philadelphia after two straight wins. Russell Wilson had his lowest passing output (128 yards) and Najee Harris led the team in rushing with 14 yards against the Eagles. One of the Steelers’ wins came versus the Ravens in Pittsburgh (18-16), so Baltimore would like to even up the season series.
Baltimore is 9-5 and has Pittsburgh, Houston, and Cleveland to finish the season, so the odds are in the Ravens’ favor to win the AFC North. The Ravens lost to the Eagles in Baltimore (24-19) before a much-needed bye week followed by a 35-14 blowout victory over the New York Giants. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdowns last week against New York and tossed one touchdown and one interception in the first meeting versus Pittsburgh.
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Game Details and How to watch the Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday
· Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
· Time: 4:30 PM EST
· Site: M&T Stadium
· City: Baltimore, MD
· TV/Streaming: FOX
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Game odds for Steelers vs. Ravens
The latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of DraftKings:
Moneyline: Baltimore Ravens (-290), Pittsburgh Steelers (+235)
Spread: Ravens -6.5 (-120)
Total: 45.0
The opening spread and total have taken little to no movement since opening. The Ravens were -3 road favorites in the first meeting with a total of 48.0. Pittsburgh covered and won as the home underdog and the Under cashed with ease (18-16).
Expert picks & predictions for Steelers vs Ravens
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Baltimore Ravens to cover the -6.5 versus Pittsburgh:
“Baltimore was a -3 road favorite in the first meeting, in what was a bad spot for the Ravens, but are now laying -6.5 at home, which is telling.
Pittsburgh is coming off a road loss to Philadelphia (27-13) and will be without George Pickens, which limits the offense on the road again. Russell Wilson recorded 158 and 128 passing yards in the last two games and it shouldn’t get any easier here or next week.
The Steelers are amid a three-game stretch over 11 days versus Philadelphia and Baltimore on the road and Kansas City at home for Christmas Day, so this is a tough spot. Baltimore can take hold of the AFC North with a win and I think the Ravens want to do it with dominance.”
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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens team stats, betting trends
- Pittsburgh is 10-4 ATS, ranking second-best in the NFL.
- Baltimore is 7-6-1 ATS this year and 2-3-1 as a home favorite.
- Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS and on the ML as an underdog, but lost the previous outing versus Philadelphia.
- The Ravens are an NFL-best 11-3 to the Over, while the Steelers are 7-7.
- Baltimore is 4-2 to the Over at home and Pittsburgh is 5-3 to the Over on the road.
- Lamar Jackson threw for five touchdowns last week versus the New York Giants.
- Derrick Henry had 67 rushing yards on 14 carries versus New York.
- Rashod Bateman caught two touchdowns on three receptions and five targets last week.
- Russell Wilson threw a season-low 128 yards last week against Philly.
- Najee Harris had a season-low 14 rushing yards last week.
- Calvin Austin led Pittsburgh with five receptions for 65 yards last week.
Quarterback matchup for Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore
Pittsburgh: Russell Wilson – Wilson has 13 passing touchdowns and 3 interceptions to go along with a 6-2 record as the Steelers starter. Wilson didn’t throw a touchdown in the earlier meeting with Baltimore but snuck away with 205 passing yards and an 18-16 victory.
Baltimore: Lamar Jackson - Jackson is having another MVP season as he’s logged 37 total touchdowns (34 passing, 3 rushing) to three interceptions. The dual-threat QB has tossed 3,580 yards this year and ran for 743. Jackson will set a career-high in passing yards this season (3,678 in 2023) and should finish with his most rushing yards since 2020 (1,005).
Steelers and Ravens injury update
Pittsburgh’s WR George Pickens (hamstring) is doubtful, while LB Tyler Matakevich (hamstring), DT Montravius Adams (knee), and OT Calvin Anderson (groin) are questionable. For DT Larry Ogunjobi (groin), DB DeShon Elliott (hamstring), WR Roman Wilson (hamstring), and CB C.J. Henderson (neck), they are all out.
For the Ravens, WR Nelson Agholor (concussion) and WR Rashod Bateman are doubtful, while TE Charlie Kolar (arm) and CB Arthur Maulet (calf) are out. NT Michael Pierce (calf) and C Tyler Linderbaum (back) are questionable.
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