Ravens vs Bengals, Prediction & Picks: Cincy Wins, but Lamar Covers
Written by: Nate Hornung
Last Update: Sun Sep 17, 2023, 8:31 am ET
Read Time: 3 minutes
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Two AFC North Rivals take on one another in Cincinnati as the 0-1 Bengals host the 1-0 Baltimore Ravens.
This will be the Bengals second straight divisional game to start the season, and anything looks to be an improvement from Week 1 in Cleveland.
The Browns beat the Bengals 24-3, holding their offense to just 142 total yards. Joe Burrow was 14/31 for 82 passing yards, and Tee Higgins caught 0 of his 8 targets.
It couldn't be much worse for the Bengals.
The Ravens handled business at home against the Houston Texans. Lamar Jackson threw for 169 yards and ran for 38, but they did lose RB J.K. Dobbins for the remainder of the season.
Baltimore travels to Ohio to face the Bengals Sunday afternoon in an AFC North showdown.
Let's break this game down!
Ravens vs Bengals Game Information
Matchup Information
- Venue & Location: Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati, OH)
- Date: Sunday, September 17th, 2023
- Kick Off: 1:00pm Eastern
- Broadcast: CBS
Betting Odds
Spread
- Ravens +3.5 (-115)
- Bengals -3.5 (-105)
Moneyline
- Ravens +155
- Bengals -180
Total
- Over 46.5 (-105)
- Under 46.5 (-115)
Will Burrow, Bengals Bounce Back at Home?
The game on Sunday went just about as bad as it could've for the Bengals. The weather was awful, they were on the road as a divisional favorite, it just wasn't a great Week 1 matchup for them.-144
But now they are home against the Ravens, another divisional rival.
Laying 3.5 points after getting their butts kicked in, I don't necessarily doubt the fact that the Bengals will find away to win this game, but I think it will be a dog fight.
The Ravens will find a way to get it done without Dobbins. Jackson has proven to be a solid passer, and can always make plays with his legs.
The Bengals secondary also looked exposed without DB Eli Apple who is with the Dolphins.
I think the Ravens could take advantage of that, and will somehow cover this game.
The Pick: Ravens +3.5 (-110) MyBookie
What About the Total?
At a first glance, my gut tells me to take the under in this one.
The Bengals have yet to score a touchdown, obviously that will change eventually. Whereas the Ravens defense looked solid at home against Houston, but how will they do on the road against a Cincinnati team looking to bounce back off an embarrassing Week 1 loss?
At 46.5, this is a little too low for me to take the under, although I bet this game ends right around 47 total points.
Bold Prediction: Bengals Win 24-23 on a time expiring field goal.
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