Clinging to life on the fringes of the AFC playoff race, the Cincinnati Bengals will welcome back superstar quarterback Joe Burrow for their Thanksgiving showdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.
Cincinnati (3-8) has dropped eight of nine after its 2-0 start, which coincided with Burrow’s turf-toe injury that required surgery. The Bengals have dropped four straight, including last weekend’s 26-20 loss to the Patriots, despite averaging 28 points per game in that span.
Here are the Bengals vs. Ravens Week 13 odds and how to wager at the best Ohio sportsbook operators.
Bengals vs. Ravens Predictions and best bets
- Bengals +7 (-110 at FanDuel)
- Over 51.5 points (-110 at DraftKings)
- Ja’Marr Chase anytime touchdown (-110 at Fanatics)
The Ravens are 6-5 and have been pummeling teams during their current win streak, but they have not blasted the Bengals in any of their last four wins over Cincy.
Baltimore has failed to cover -3.5 in three of the past four meetings, even though it is 4-0 outright in that span. Plus, these Bengals are 4-1 against a 7-point spread in their past five games despite going 1-4 straight up.
Cincinnati will not have WR Tee Higgins due to a concussion. But it will have Burrow’s running mate Chase, after the All-Pro served a one-game suspension against New England.
Bengals vs. Ravens moneyline odds analysis
Baltimore has been thoroughly unimpressive at home this season since its 41-17 win over the Joe Flacco-led Browns in Week 2. The Ravens are 3-2 with a -5 point differential at M&T Bank Stadium despite two straight home wins.
The Bengals’ defense has been slightly better since they offloaded Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys at the trade deadline. Cincinnati has allowed 30 points in its past two games, but three of the touchdowns were scored by opposing defenses.
Could the Bengals win outright? Maybe.
Why the Ravens could win as the favorite
Best odds: -335 at FanDuel
Baltimore can win if its defense gets stops and/or forces turnovers. The Ravens’ offense has scuffled lately, and quarterback Lamar Jackson may still be banged up. That is why his rushing props are remarkably low.
The Bengals have found ways to lose this season, which has also been a theme against the Ravens. That means if the Ravens can get enough stops or force Burrow into a fumble or interception, that could be enough to win.
Why the Bengals could win as the underdog
Best odds: +285 at DraftKings
Cincinnati can win if Joe Cool comes to play. The Bengals’ defense will obviously need to get stops, but the only plausible way the Bengals will win is by scoring last in a shootout.
Burrow’s always capable, especially with Chase back. But his numbers this season in 1.5 games aren’t great, and there is the chance for rust since he hasn’t played a game in more than two months.
But if anyone can come back and carry his team off the mat, it’s Burrow.
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