Bengals at Ravens for TNF: Preview and Free Pick

The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals have a game for the American Conference North Division, the most evenly matched in the entire NFL, as part of Week 11 of the regular season. 

The Ravens are coming off a 33-31 upset loss against the Cleveland Browns in Baltimore. Now most of their divisional rivals are dangerously close.

The Bengals fell at home 30-27 to the Houston Texans, seeing a four-game winning streak cut short, and putting their quest for the top of the division on a lifeline.

When :

Thursday, November 16 at 8:15 pm ET in M&T Bank Stadium 

Moneyline odds: 

Ravens -185 

Bengals +165

Where Can I Watch?  

NFL on DAZN and CBS 

Why Bet on the Bengals?

The Cincinnati Bengals would be second in most NFL divisions, but they are unlucky to be in the North, which is the most evenly matched in the regular season. 

Despite the latest 30-27 loss to the Houston Texans, they are bouncing back, as they had put together four wins in a row, beating rivals like the Cardinals, Seahawks, 49ers, and Bills. 

In the loss to the Texans, Joe Burrow caught 27 of 40 passes, went 347 yards, and assisted for two touchdowns, but the opposing defense intercepted the ball twice. 

So far, Burrow has achieved 67% passing accuracy with 2,208 yards, 14 touchdown passes, and six interceptions. He has topped 300 yards in three of his last five games. 

Cincinnati has an MVP-quality quarterback, the defense has improved little by little, and although it is last in the division with a 5-4 record, this franchise still has a chance to get into the Playoffs. Now they will be looking for revenge against the Ravens because this season they already lost to this rival by 27-24. 

Several players are injured: Josh Tupou, Devin Harper, Tee Higgins, Trey Hill, Sam Hubbard, Charlie Jones, and Jackson Carman.

Why Bet on the Ravens?

The Baltimore Ravens are on a mission to reach the Super Bowl. They were built with that goal in mind and so far have delivered, taking the division with a 7-3 record. 

Baltimore cut short a four-game winning streak last weekend when they fell 31-33 to the Cleveland Browns in a forgettable performance by the defense. But the team is at a great level. 

Quarterback Lamar Jackson is among the league’s elite, with 2,177 total yards, 10 touchdown passes, and five interceptions. But against the Browns, he was not as accurate, as he was intercepted twice. He completed 13 of 23 passes for 223 yards and one assist for a touchdown. 

Baltimore leads the NFL in points allowed, with 13.8, and second in yards allowed per game, with 262.6. It is also third in catch percentage, at 9.4%. 

The defense is the best answer for this team, and they have everything in their favor to keep their division. 

Out with injuries are Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu, Josh Johnson, Tylan Wallace, Morgan Moses, and Jalyn Armour-Davis. Questionable are Trenton Simpson, Marlon Humphrey, and Ronnie Stanley.

Final Betting Analysis: Bengals at Ravens 

The Cincinnati Bengals come to Baltimore with an improved performance due to the great return of their quarterback Joe Burrow. However, the win will end up going to the Ravens, who cannot afford to lose two games in a row in front of their home crowd. 

The numbers at MyBookie.ag have Ravens as favorites with a Moneyline of -185. Meanwhile, the Bengals have +165. 

They already faced this season, and the victory was 27-24 for the Ravens, with two touchdown passes by Lamar Jackson. 

Go for a straight win for the Bengals in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at -185, you will gain $54 for a total payout of $154.