Ravens vs. Steelers: NFL Wildcard Preview

A great game is set to close out NFL Wild Card Saturday as the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers, two division rivals battling for a spot in the next round.

The Ravens finished the regular season strong, winning their final game against the Cleveland Browns.

The Steelers, on the other hand, enter the playoffs in their worst form of the season, losing the fifth seed in the final week.

Why bet on the Baltimore Ravens?

The Baltimore Ravens (12-5) enter the postseason with strong momentum. Their four-game winning streak secured them the top spot in the AFC North, surpassing their Saturday opponent, whom they also defeated during this streak (34-17).

Their most recent victory was a 35-10 triumph over the Cleveland Browns, a game where Lamar Jackson completed 50% of his passes (16 of 32), but amassed 217 yards and two touchdowns.

The quarterback is on track to win another MVP award after an outstanding regular season, with 41 passing touchdowns (4,172 yards) and four rushing touchdowns (915 yards), making him the QB with the most total TDs. He was intercepted only four times. The Ravens rank second in the NFL for TDs scored (65).

Baltimore’s ground offense is no secret—it’s formidable not only because of Jackson but also due to Derrick Henry. The running back has 16 rushing touchdowns, while Jackson has four, and Justice Hill adds one. Henry leads the NFL in rushing TD alongside James Cook and Jahmyr Gibbs, and he is second in rushing yards and attempts (1,921 and 325), trailing only Saquon Barkley in both categories (2,005 and 345).

This marks the sixth time in the past seven years that the Ravens have reached los playoffs. They have played in the Wild Card round three times during this span, losing two of those matchups.

¿Por qué apostar por los Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) had everything in place to secure the AFC North. However, they squandered their 10-3 record, losing their last four games and falling to sixth place. A victory at home on the final day against the Cincinnati Bengals would have allowed them to face the Houston Texans in this round, but they lost 17-19.

Mike Tomlin’s team comes into this game shaken. Those four consecutive losses weigh heavily on the team’s morale, especially considering that on December 21, they played in the same stadium they’ll visit this Saturday and were crushed.

During that stretch, quarterback Russell Wilson averaged just one touchdown pass per game—a disappointing performance for him. The 36-year-old veteran, who debuted in Week 7, started strong but seemed to run out of steam. The 380 points scored by the Steelers are the third-lowest among playoff teams.

One player who continues to shine for the team is Chris Boswell. The kicker has made 41 field goals out of 44 attempts, leading the NFL in this category.

The Steelers have made the playoffs three times in the past four years, but they lost in the Wild Card round each time (to the Browns, Chiefs, and Bills).They haven’t won a postseason game since the 2016 season.

Análisis final de apuestas: Cuervos de Baltimore contra Acereros de Pittsburgh

The last time these teams met was on December 21, 2024, with the Ravens winning 34-17. Earlier in the season, however, the Steelers won the first matchup (18-16). Pittsburgh has won four of the last five meetings and eight of the most recent 10. Even in Baltimore, the Steelers hold the advantage with four wins and one loss in their previous five games.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor the Baltimore Ravens, with a Moneyline of 1.20, while the Pittsburgh Steelers are at 4.80.

After what we’ve seen in recent weeks, considering the current streaks and their most recent matchup, there’s no doubt that the Baltimore Ravens are the clear favorites to win this game—and they will. Ve por el OVER.

Go for a win for the Ravens. If you bet $100 at 1.20, you will gain $20 for a total payout of $120.

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Cuervos de Baltimore contra Acereros de Pittsburgh Pronóstico de apuestas: Ravens