Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals

Head to head

Super Bowl odds5%4.1%
Power rating9290
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals is a AFC North divisional clash between two teams that know each other cold. Our model leans Baltimore Ravens's way (67% to 33%, BAL -2), but Cincinnati Bengals are live enough to make it interesting.

Tactically, Baltimore Ravens will want to lean on record-setting rushing to attack Cincinnati Bengals, whose offensive line is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Cincinnati Bengals's cold-blooded QB could punish Baltimore Ravens if pass-rush depth goes unaddressed. Expect both staffs, John Harbaugh and Zac Taylor, to script around exactly that battle.

Keep an eye on Lamar Jackson (QB) and Joe Burrow (QB): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. With Ravens at home, the model already bakes in roughly a field-goal's worth of home-field edge.

Key players

BAL Ravens

LJLamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson
QB · 2× MVP
DHDerrick Henry
Derrick Henry
RB · All-Pro
RSRoquan Smith
Roquan Smith
LB · All-Pro

CIN Bengals

JBJoe Burrow
Joe Burrow
QB · Passing leader
JCJa'Marr Chase
Ja'Marr Chase
WR · Triple Crown
THTrey Hendrickson
Trey Hendrickson
EDGE · Sack leader

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Our model favors the Baltimore Ravens, with a 67% win probability over the Cincinnati Bengals (33%). The projected spread is BAL -2.

What is the prediction for Ravens vs Bengals?

Our model favors Baltimore Ravens (67%) over Cincinnati Bengals (33%), spread BAL -2: a lean rather than a lock.

What are the moneyline odds for Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Baltimore Ravens are -203 and the Cincinnati Bengals are +203 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Ravens vs Bengals?

Watch Lamar Jackson (QB) for the Ravens and Joe Burrow (QB) for the Bengals.

Is Ravens vs Bengals a divisional game?

Yes. Both the Ravens and Bengals play in the AFC North, so this is a division matchup with playoff-seeding and tiebreaker stakes.