The Cincinnati Bengals are recovering from a slow start to jump into the thick of the AFC North race. The Bengals will face the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night. This game is one of the best for an AMAZON PRIME package loaded with garbage matchups. And the NFL odds quarterback matchup of Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson will light up the marquee. Finally, grouch AMAZON PRIME announcer Al Michaels has a game that shouldn’t annoy him. Most important of all, gamblers get a matchup from the top shelf.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens NFL Betting Information
Date and Time: | Thursday, November 16, 2023, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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Location: | M&T Bank, Baltimore, MD. |
TV Coverage: | AMAZON PRIME |
Cincinnati Bengals Team Overview
Last game, the Cincinnati Bengals lost 30-27 against the Houston Texans as 5.5-point home favorites. The game went over the online betting total of 45.5. Cincinnati has a record of 5-4 straight up, 4-4-1 against the spread, and 4-5 over/under the total. Cincinnati ranks 24th for total offense, 16th for passing, 32nd for rushing, and 20th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 30th overall, 24th against the pass, 30th against the rush, and 16th for points allowed. Also, Cincinnati ranks 4th for fewest turnovers lost and 2nd for takeaways.
Matt Ammendola hit a 38-yard field goal as time expired to lead the visiting Houston Texans. Ammendola was elevated from the practice squad to replace the injured Ka’imi Fairbairn. In sum, CJ Stroud followed up his record-setting rookie performance by throwing for 356 yards on 23-of-39 passing for Houston. He added a rushing touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Devin Singletary ran for 150 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries to lead the Texans. Consider Houston blew a 10-point lead with three-plus minutes remaining to rescue the game at the end. Overall, Joe Burrow threw 27-of-40 for 347 yards and two touchdowns. But he threw fourth-quarter interceptions on back-to-back drives before engineering a late rally. The Bengals saw their four-game win streak come to an end.
Baltimore Ravens Team Overview
Last game, the Baltimore Ravens lost 33-31 against the Cleveland Browns as 8-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 39. Baltimore has a record of 7-3 straight up, 6-4 against the spread, and 4-6 over/under the total. Baltimore ranks 9th for total offense, 20th for passing, 1st for rushing, and 5th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 2nd overall, 4th against the pass, 11th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Baltimore ranks 22nd for the fewest turnovers lost and 17th for takeaways.
Dustin Hopkins drilled a game-winning 40-yard field goal as time expired. Hence, the Cleveland Browns completed a stunning comeback. Hopkins redeemed himself after missing the extra point. Following Greg Newsome II’s 34-yard pick-6 with 8:16 remaining that pulled Cleveland within 31-30. Previously, Gus Edwards had given Baltimore a 31-17 advantage with 11:34 to play.
He scored on the ground from 1 yard out, but the Browns responded emphatically. To illuminate, Deshaun Watson directed a six-play, 75-yard drive that took just 2:37. Specifically, it was capped with a 10-yard touchdown pass to Elijah Moore. That TD sparked the comeback. Lamar Jackson finished with 223 yards, a touchdown, and two picks on 13-for-23. However, the Ravens saw a four-game winning streak come to an end.
Cincinnati at Baltimore SBG Free Picks
On this occasion, the Bengals will offer more NFL betting odds value as the quality road team.
Cincinnati at Baltimore SBG Best Bet: Cincinnati Bengals.