The Baltimore Ravens will host the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football in Week 10 of the NFL season.
Both the Bengals and the Ravens are coming off victories in Week 9, which included Burrow’s five-touchdown outburst against the Raiders.
In this one, the Ravens are the favorite. I’ll examine the best PA sportsbooks’ odds for this game, go over a few plot points, and offer my prediction below.
Can the Ravens pass defense slow down Joe Burrow?
The passing offense has been the Ravens’ only shortcoming this season, despite their 6-3 record. They are giving up 1.89 passing touchdowns and 301.78 passing yards per game this season.
In four of the previous five games, they have given up multiple touchdowns, including five to Joe Burrow, the quarterback for the Bengals.
Burrow has now thrown eight touchdowns in the last three games, including five more in Week 9 against the Raiders.
Prior to holding rookie quarterback Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos to only 223 passing yards in Week 9, the Ravens had given up 334 yards in four of six games.
The Ravens only defeated the Bengals by three points in that game, and they have already had trouble facing Burrow. Baltimore is currently at -260 odds on the moneyline according to Caesars Sportsbook.
Bengals vs. Ravens odds
The Ravens are currently 6-3 and have just won. Against the 4-5 Bengals, who are also fresh off a victory, we’ll see how they compare.
Is it possible that these teams will engage in another shootout? I’ll talk about the Ravens’ new weapon and his upcoming second game with the team below.
Check out the betting odds for this clash below, though, before you do that.
| Betting market | DraftKings | FanDuel | Caesars | BetMGM | BetRivers | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point spread |
(-110) Bengals +6 (-110) |
Ravens -6.5 (-102) Bengals +6.5 (-120) |
Ravens -5.5 (-110) Bengals +5.5 (-110) |
Ravens -6.5 (-110) Bengals +6.5 (-120) |
Ravens -6 (-110) Bengals +6 (-110) |
Ravens -6 (-110) Bengals +6 (-110) |
| Moneyline |
Ravens -270 Bengals +220 |
Ravens -255 Bengals +210 |
Ravens -260 Bengals +210 |
Ravens -275 Bengals +220 |
Ravens -278 Bengals +220 |
Ravens -275 Bengals +225 |
| Totals |
Over 53.5: -110 Under 53.5: -110 |
Over 53.5: -105 Under 53.5: -115 |
Over 53: -110 Under 53: -110 |
Over 53: -110 Under 53: -110 |
Over 53.5: -108 Under 53.5: -113 |
Over 53: -110 Under 53: -110 |
Will Diontae Johnson get more involved for Baltimore?
Johnson didn’t see a single target during his team debut. He will likely be more active, though, as this is his second game with the team.
With a combination of Andy Dalton and Bryce Young as quarterback, Johnson has caught 30 passes for 357 yards and three touchdowns in seven games this season with Carolina.
He can assist in making plays downfield because he averages 11.9 yards per reception. The Bengals defense gave up 143 yards per game to the opposition’s wide receivers.
We’ll watch how the Bengals protect Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, and Johnson after adding Johnson to the roster, which provides quarterback Lamar Jackson another weapon.
Bengals vs. Ravens betting
In this game, the following prop bets catch my attention:
Bengals vs. Ravens prediction
The point spread will be covered by the Bengals. They only lost by three points in Week 5, and overtime was required.
Johnson’s involvement will improve the Ravens’ offense, but the Bengals’ offensive is already rather strong.
Last week, Burrow scored five passing touchdowns, and he had the same number against the Ravens in the first round.
There are just too many problems with the Ravens’ pass defense. Tre Davious White, a cornerback, was acquired in a trade, however he has given up nine receptions this season, four of which have resulted in touchdowns.
Therefore, if you choose to wager on Thursday night football in Pennsylvania, go with the Bengals +6 or +6.5.