Division rivals clash as the Baltimore Ravens (2-2) visit the Cincinnati Bengals (1-3). Our Ravens vs Bengals prediction is for the road team Ravens to cover the spread of -1 (-128) and for the total points to go over 49 (-110).
Offshore Odds: The Game Is Expected To Be Close
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | -1 (-128) | -130 | O 49 (-110) |
| Bengals | +1 (+108) | +110 | U 49 (-110) |
Recent Head-To-Head Records
Since 2021, Baltimore is 4-3 against Cincinnati. They hold a 30-27 record over the Bengals in their all-time history.
A Resurgent Derrick Henry Carries the Ravens
In his prime with the Titans, steamrolling running back Derrick Henry didn’t simply overwhelm opposing defenses with his power and speed, he ran right into them and right over them. In his last few seasons with Tennessee, he seemed to have lost several steps. However, after his dominating performances against the Cowboys and Bills, Henry has shown he is far from done.
The Bengals defense currently ranks near the bottom in the NFL, presenting the likelihood that not only Henry, but also QB Lamar Jackson, WR Zay Flowers and TE Mark Andrews will have a field day.
Bengals Can Also Score Against the Ravens
The Bengals have a powerful offense in their own right. They put up 25, 33, and 34 points after a lackluster Week 1 effort against the struggling Patriots. Unfortunately for Cincinnati, they lost two of their three games. RB Chase Brown has been excellent out of the backfield and Burrow is always a threat to light up the scoreboard with Ja’Marr Chase stretching the field.
On defense, DE Trey Hendrickson (neck) and DT B.J. Hill (hamstring) were both limited in practice, adding to Cincinnati’s concerns about their ability to stop Baltimore’s offense
Ravens vs Bengals Prediction
The Bengals are in danger of falling to 1-4 in what might be the NFL’s toughest division. They have trouble stopping the run in general and may be down two key lineman. With Henry experiencing a renaissance, they’re going to need to score a ton of points to have a chance of winning. Expect a high-scoring shootout in which the Ravens win outright and cover the 1 point spread.
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