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Bengals vs. Ravens Betting Preview, Analysis

Four weeks after these long-time rivals met in a high-stakes early-October contest, there is — once again — a ton on the line for the 4-5 Bengals and the 6-3 Ravens.

A win for Cincinnati would get a team that started the year at 1-4 to .500 on the season. It would also signal to the rest of the league that Joe Burrow and Co. — who nearly beat Kansas City at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 2 — can beat anyone, anywhere.

As for Baltimore, the Ravens look bound for the playoffs, at minimum, and falling to 6-4 would be a blow they could shake off and still reach the postseason. But with Pittsburgh at 6-2 and playing its best football of the season in recent weeks, a loss would deal the Ravens’ division title hopes a significant blow.

In terms of the matchup, the biggest question is whether Bengals vs. Ravens will once again come down to who can force a key late turnover and or end up with the ball last.

In the Week 5 meeting between these two, Burrow threw for 392 yards and five touchdowns, with one interception and three sacks. Jackson (348 yards passing and four TDs) was lights-out in his own right, though, and made enough plays late to overcome a fumble in OT that set up the Bengals inside the Baltimore 40-yard line, needing only a FG to win it.

But Evan McPherson missed the would-be game-winner, and the Ravens capitalized.

Baltimore and Cincinnati both made trades to address areas of need this week, with the former picking up cornerback Tre’Davious White and the latter acquiring RB Khalil Herbert from the Bears to boost a backfield that is going to be without starter Zack Moss for several weeks.

Bengals vs. Ravens Prediction

It’s hard to imagine this game being as entertaining and hard-fought as the October 6 showdown, but we do like Burrow and the Bengals to once again push the heavily favored Ravens in a game with playoff intensity.

Cincinnati has won three of its last four games, and Burrow’s numbers this year are impressive. It’s going to be hard for the Bengals to outscore Baltimore’s oustanding offense with Tee Higgins (doubtful with a quad injury) on the sidelines, but this Ravens D is beatable.

In addition to Higgins, the Bengals could also be without starting left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., who is questionable with a knee injury. Yet another key player who is questionable for Cincinnati is DT B.J. Hill (rib), whose absence would make stopping dominant Baltimore RB Derrick Henry that much tougher.

Speaking of Henry, opposing defenses are in a heck of a bind when facing the Ravens right now. He and Jackson are nearly impossible to stop on the ground without crowding the line of scrimmage, but Jackson and the Baltimore passing game led by underrated OC Todd Monken have proven time and time again over the last two years that they can shred defenses that over-commit to stopping the run.

Burrow, who is coming off a five-touchdown day in Week 9, is going to make enough plays to keep this one interesting and prevent Baltimore from covering, but a close win for the Ravens — who have won three in a row in this rivalry — feels like the most likely outcome tonight.

Bengals vs. Ravens Best Bets

We like Cincinnati to cover in a close loss. While we expect both these offenses to move the ball, a repeat of the shootout we saw earlier this season between these teams is unlikely, making the Under another strong play.

• Bengals +6 (-108 at DraftKings) 1 unit
• Under 52.5 (-108 at FanDuel) 1 unit

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