Steelers-Ravens Odds
Will the Pittsburgh Steelers maintain their moderate lead versus the Baltimore Ravens in the all-time series? After reviewing Steelers-Ravens odds, which AFC North team should you pick in the next matchup of the division rivals?
Baltimore and Pittsburgh have clashed in over 50 games since the first time in 1996. If you’re a new NFL bettor, then placing bets on the pro league’s games might seem as challenging as NFL X’s and O’s. Learning the fundamentals of NFL betting can help you make the best bets and increase your chance of successful wagering.
Read on and learn about Steelers vs. Ravens game stats in the last matchup, Steelers vs. Ravens odds trends, and all-time series facts. We’ll also include tips on betting on Ravens vs. Steelers games.
Steelers vs. Ravens: Past Stats
Week 12 (2020)
Moneyline: PIT -550, BAL +425
Point Spread: PIT -10.5, BAL +10.5
Over/Under: 42.5
Result: Pittsburgh defeated Baltimore 19-4 and covered the spread as 10.5-point favorites. The total combined score was 23, so the game went under.
This game was originally scheduled for Thanksgiving Day but was postponed for a week after a coronavirus outbreak in Baltimore.
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic affected the pro league’s offseason, training camp, and NFL preseason.
The game went ahead when the teams played at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on a Wednesday, just as they did the previous year during the regular season.
In the 2020 season, the Steelers won the first game 28-24 in Week 8.
Key players on each team included:
- QB Ren Roethlisberger
- QB Robert Griffin III
- Defensive end Calais Campbell
- Defensive tackle Brandon Williams
- RB James Conner
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens entered NFL Week 12 having lost three of its last four games.
Baltimore running backs made it one of the NFL’s top rushing teams with a 4.9 yards per carry and 160.5 yards per game average. The Ravens also were a top-10 NFL team in third-down conversions with 45.5%.
Baltimore had an outstanding defense and ranked close to the top of the NFL in scoring defense with 19.5 points per game allowed.
The team’s total defense and pass defense against wide receivers were also excellent versus other NFL teams.
Its defense allowed an average of 333 yards per game, which ranked it 8th in the NFL. The Ravens were also highly ranked in other categories, such as No. 5 in the league for fewest touchdowns scored by offenses, by allowing 14 TDs.
The defense also held opponents to 34% in third-down conversions.
In addition, Baltimore had a solid special teams unit. Kicker Justin Tucker missed just one kick (over 50 yards) and was perfect on extra-point attempts.
Meanwhile, the special teams achieved an average of 30.4 in kick return yardage.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers were the only NFL team still undefeated with a 10-0 record atop the AFC standings. The Steelers were also 4-point underdogs when they beat the Ravens in Week 8, winning by a large average point differential.
A key factor in the team’s victory was that the Ravens played without several offensive players, including:
- Quarterback Lamar Jackson
- RB J.K. Dobbins
- RB Mark Ingram
- Tight End Mark Andrews
On defense, linebacker TJ Watt had 9 sacks, which tied him for third in the NFL, and also racked up 14 tackles for loss yardage. Meanwhile, linebacker Vince Williams had 14 tackles for a loss of yardage.
Pittsburgh had sack artists in defensive end Stephon Tuitt and linebacker Bud Dupree, who would tackle the QB behind the line of scrimmage.
Meanwhile, Safety Minkah Fitzpatrick racked up four interceptions for the season.
Head coach Mike Tomlin led the Steelers to a league-leading scoring defense and completion percentage allowed, sacks, interceptions, and quarterback rating allowed.
Steelers vs. Ravens: Past Betting Trends
Week 12 (2020)
The Steelers had an 8-2 record against the spread (ATS). Meanwhile, the Ravens only covered the spread four times in the 2020 regular season.
Steelers vs. Ravens: All-Time Series Facts
As of August 2021, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens played 65 times, including four playoff games.
In terms of which team has a better record, the Steelers won 30 games while the Ravens won 24 games.
Steelers vs. Ravens: How to Bet
When placing NFL bets, like betting on Ravens vs. Steelers odds and betting lines, you have several options.
Proposition Bet: This bet is on a specific event or individual player in a match. These side bets are more often on individual players.
Parlays: These are accumulator bets that include more than one part known as a leg. Bettors only win the bet if they win all legs.
Teasers: Bettors can move a point spread to a more favorable line, which lowers the betting odds.
Moneyline: This straight-up (SU) bet is popular in pro leagues like the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLB. Bettors simply pick the game’s winning team.
Over/Under: This is also known as a totals bet. An oddsmaker sets a combined total score of the two teams. Then bettors must pick either “over” or “under” that score.
Here’s an example:
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns (45)
Let’s say Cincinnati beat Cleveland 24-23. In this case, the over bets win because the combined score is 47, above the projected total score.
Futures Bet: This bet is on an event after the current day, including the Super Bowl or MVP winner. In many cases, futures bets are several months away, such as at the end of the NFL season.
Live Betting: These bets are also known as play-in bets and allow bettors to wager after the opening kickoff airs on networks like NBC.
Live bets allow bettors to wager at different stages of the game, like the first half. They can place bets on changing odds as the game unfolds.
Point Spread: The points by which a team wins or loses determine the bet’s results.
Here’s an example:
Ravens -3.5 vs. Steelers +3.5
The minus sign (-) indicates the favorite of the NFL game, and the plus sign (+) indicates the underdog. In this scenario, the Ravens are the 3.5-point favorites.
The Ravens “cover the spread” if they win by four or more points. On the other hand, a Steelers bet wins if Pittsburgh loses by fewer than three points or wins outright.
You can also place bets on other NFL teams, including:
- Arizona Cardinals
- Atlanta Falcons
- Buffalo Bills
- Carolina Panthers
- Chicago Bears
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Cleveland Browns
- Dallas Cowboys
- Denver Broncos
- Detroit Lions
- Green Bay Packers
- Houston Texans
- Indianapolis Colts
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Los Angeles Rams
- Miami Dolphins
- Minnesota Vikings
- New England Patriots
- New Orleans Saints
- New York Giants
- New York Jets
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Philadelphia Eagles
- San Francisco 49ers
- Seattle Seahawks
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Tennessee Titans
- Washington Football Team
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