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Steelers vs Ravens Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 16

ByUSA Wager

On Saturday, December 21st, the Ravens will host the Steelers at 4:30 ET at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The Ravens are favored at -279 on the money line and -6 on the point spread. This week 16 AFC North matchup is being televised on FOX, and the over/under line is set at 44.5 points.

Prediction at a Glance for Ravens vs Steelers

  • We have the Steelers winning this one by a score of 24 to 21
  • Not only do we have the Steelers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +6
  • Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points

Betting Odds & Lines for this Game

  • Spread: Steelers +6 | Ravens -6
  • Total: 44.5
  • MoneyLine: Steelers +230 | Ravens -279

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Steelers vs. Ravens Prediction: MoneyLine

Russell Wilson has seen his passer rating drop in each of the last three games, from 126 in week 13 to 101 in week 14, and 94 in week 15 against the Eagles, where he threw for 128 yards and one touchdown on 14/22 passing. Pittsburgh’s offense struggled in the second half of that game, failing to score after putting up 13 points in the first two quarters. Najee Harris was held to just 14 yards on 6 carries, and Calvin Austin III led the team with 65 receiving yards.

Heading into week 16, the Steelers rank 17th in our offensive power rankings. They are 9th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 24, and 17th in yards per game with 325.6. Pittsburgh leans heavily on the run, ranking 2nd in rushing attempts, while their passing game ranks 24th in yards per game.

Lamar Jackson has been on a tear, posting a passer rating of 101 in week 13, followed by a 154 rating in week 15 against the Giants, where he threw for 290 yards and 5 touchdowns on 21/25 passing. Baltimore’s offensive line has done a good job protecting Jackson, allowing only 6 sacks over the last 3 games.

Derrick Henry rushed for 67 yards on 14 carries in week 15, and Zay Flowers had 74 yards in week 13. Rashod Bateman led the Ravens in receiving last week with 80 yards and 2 touchdowns on 3 catches.

  • Free MoneyLine Prediction Steelers +230 (Bet Now)

Steelers vs. Ravens Prediction: Total

In their most recent game, the Steelers’ defense allowed the Eagles to convert on 58.8% of their third down attempts. The Steelers gave up 270 passing yards on 78.1% completions, and their defense allowed two passing touchdowns. Overall, the Steelers allowed 401 total yards in their 27-13 loss to the Eagles.

Despite the loss, the Steelers’ defense did record three sacks and held the Eagles to 3.1 yards per attempt on 42 rushing attempts. Pittsburgh is looking to bounce back in their next game after this tough defensive performance.

The Ravens’ defense was dominant in their 35-14 win over the Giants, holding them to just 55 yards on 20 rushing attempts. They also limited the Giants to 181 passing yards and a 4.9 yards per attempt average. Baltimore’s defense came away with one interception and held the Giants to a 16.7% conversion rate on third down.

Overall, the Ravens allowed just 236 total yards in the game. They recorded three sacks, three more quarterback hits than the Giants, and won the tackles for loss battle. Additionally, the Giants completed only 59.5% of their passes against Baltimore.

  • Free Total Prediction OVER 44.5 (Bet Now)

Steelers vs. Ravens Prediction: Spread

After two straight wins, the Steelers couldn’t keep the momentum going in week 15, falling 27-13 on the road against the Eagles. This dropped Pittsburgh to 10-4, but they still hold a narrow lead in the AFC North. According to our projections, they have a 70.1% chance of winning the division and are a lock to make the playoffs. Our power rankings have the Steelers 9th heading into week 16.

Pittsburgh is 10-4 against the spread this season, including a 5-1 record as underdogs. Their O/U record is 7-7, with the under hitting in two straight games. The average line in Steelers games has been 41.1 points, while the teams have combined for 42.9 points per game.

  • The Steelers have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 2-1. Their over-under record in these games was 1-2.
  • The Steelers are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.

Heading into week 16, the Ravens hold a 9-5 record, putting them 4th in our NFL power rankings and giving them a 99.5% chance of making the playoffs. Baltimore is 2-2 in division games and 5-4 in conference play, leaving them 2nd in the AFC North. After a week 13 loss to the Eagles, the Ravens bounced back with a 35-14 win over the Giants in week 15.

Against the spread, Baltimore is 7-6-1 this season, including a 7-5-1 record as the favorite. Their O/U record is 11-3, with their games averaging 53.6 points per game. The average O/U line in their matchups has been 47.9.

  • Baltimore has put together a record of 2-1 over their past three games. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is less impressive at 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 2-1.
  • The Ravens are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
  • Free Spread Prediction Steelers +6 (Bet Now)

Steelers vs. Ravens Pick: Steelers Moneyline (+230)

Our point-spread pick for this week 16 matchup between the Steelers and Ravens is to take the Steelers to cover as road underdogs. The current line has the Steelers at +6, and we have them winning this game 28-17. As for an over/under pick, we like the over, with a projected combined score of 45 points.

For the over/under line, we are leaning towards taking the over with a line of 44.5 points.

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