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Baltimore Ravens
1/11/25 20:00
Pittsburgh Steelers

Prediction:

 

Ravens to win and over 43.5 points

 

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 by Simon Day | in NFL Picks

One of the highlights of NFL Wild Card weekend sees fierce rivals the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers lock horns at M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday night. The Ravens held the edge over the Steelers in the regular season, winning the AFC North with a 12-5 record, two games ahead of their rivals. Pittsburgh did look to be in pole position to claim the divisional title, but after finishing the campaign with four consecutive defeats they had to settle for a Wild Card place and a tough looking road trip. Despite upset defeats to the likes of the Browns and Raiders, the Ravens come into the postseason as genuine contenders for the Super Bowl and are 9.5 point favorites to get past the Steelers.

Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Form

Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers Latest Matches

Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens Latest matches
L W W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Jan 4, 2025 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
35 :  10
Cleveland Browns

Dec 25, 2024 - NFL

Houston Texans
2 :  31
Baltimore Ravens

Dec 21, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
34 :  17
Pittsburgh Steelers

Dec 15, 2024 - NFL

New York Giants
14 :  35
Baltimore Ravens

Nov 25, 2024 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
23 :  30
Baltimore Ravens

Nov 17, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
18 :  16
Baltimore Ravens
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Jan 4, 2025 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
35 :  10
Cleveland Browns

Dec 21, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
34 :  17
Pittsburgh Steelers

Nov 7, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
35 :  34
Cincinnati Bengals

Nov 3, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
41 :  10
Denver Broncos

Oct 13, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
30 :  23
Washington Commanders

Sep 29, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
35 :  10
Buffalo Bills
W L L W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Dec 25, 2024 - NFL

Houston Texans
2 :  31
Baltimore Ravens

Dec 15, 2024 - NFL

New York Giants
14 :  35
Baltimore Ravens

Nov 25, 2024 - NFL

Los Angeles Chargers
23 :  30
Baltimore Ravens

Nov 17, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
18 :  16
Baltimore Ravens

Oct 27, 2024 - NFL

Cleveland Browns
29 :  24
Baltimore Ravens

Oct 21, 2024 - NFL

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
31 :  41
Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh Steelers Latest matches
W W L L L L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Jan 4, 2025 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
17 :  19
Cincinnati Bengals

Dec 25, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
10 :  29
Kansas City Chiefs

Dec 21, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
34 :  17
Pittsburgh Steelers

Dec 15, 2024 - NFL

Philadelphia Eagles
27 :  13
Pittsburgh Steelers

Dec 8, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
27 :  14
Cleveland Browns

Dec 1, 2024 - NFL

Cincinnati Bengals
38 :  44
Pittsburgh Steelers
W W W W L L
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Jan 4, 2025 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
17 :  19
Cincinnati Bengals

Dec 25, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
10 :  29
Kansas City Chiefs

Dec 8, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
27 :  14
Cleveland Browns

Nov 17, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
18 :  16
Baltimore Ravens

Oct 28, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
26 :  18
New York Giants

Oct 20, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
37 :  15
New York Jets
W W L W L L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Dec 21, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
34 :  17
Pittsburgh Steelers

Dec 15, 2024 - NFL

Philadelphia Eagles
27 :  13
Pittsburgh Steelers

Dec 1, 2024 - NFL

Cincinnati Bengals
38 :  44
Pittsburgh Steelers

Nov 21, 2024 - NFL

Cleveland Browns
24 :  19
Pittsburgh Steelers

Nov 10, 2024 - NFL

Washington Commanders
27 :  28
Pittsburgh Steelers

Oct 13, 2024 - NFL

Las Vegas Raiders
13 :  32
Pittsburgh Steelers

Baltimore Ravens against Pittsburgh Steelers : Head to Head (H2H)

Baltimore Ravens

25 %

Pittsburgh Steelers

75 %

Dec 21, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
34 :  17
Pittsburgh Steelers

Nov 17, 2024 - NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers
18 :  16
Baltimore Ravens

Jan 6, 2024 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
10 :  17
Pittsburgh Steelers

Jan 1, 2023 - NFL

Baltimore Ravens
13 :  16
Pittsburgh Steelers

Baltimore Ravens - Pittsburgh Steelers: Form Analysis

Baltimore finished the regular season in style, winning their final four games by a combined total of 92 points. That run included a hard fought 34-17 victory over the Steelers, in a game which was effectively decided by Marlon Humphreys' 4th quarter pick six. Key to the Ravens' success has been the MVP caliber form of quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has posted an incredible QBR of 77.5 for the season. Jackson has been greatly helped by RB Derrick Henry who has racked up 1,921 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. On the other side of the field, the Ravens' rush defense has dominated games, allowing a league low 80 yards per game to opposition runners.  

The Steelers' poor recent results have largely been down to a stalling offense. QB Russell Wilson's form has severely dipped, the fun game has fizzled out and Pittsburgh have not topped 17 points in any of their last four games. The Steelers' defense has also suffered a big downturn in form and they will need to dramatically improve on both sides of the ball if they want to keep Jackson, Henry and co in check this weekend. 

Baltimore Ravens & Pittsburgh Steelers Squad Analysis

Baltimore will be missing star wide receiver Zay Floers on Saturday. The second year wideout suffered a knee injury during the Week 18 victory over the Browns and did not practice at all this week. On the plus side, elite safety Kyle Hamilton and backup RB Justice Hill are both on track to suit up following minor injuries. 

The Steelers have a concern over Pro Bowl kicker Chris Boswell, who missed Wednesday's practice with illness. Defensive tackle Cam Heyward is also suffering from flu and remains a major doubt for Saturday. Backup TE MyCole Pruitt and lineman Mason McCormick have also been limited in practice and their status for the game remains in question. 

Baltimore Ravens - Pittsburgh Steelers Key Points

  1. The Steelers are on a 4 game losing streak
  2. There have been over 43.5 points in 14 of the Ravens' 17 games this season
  3. Baltimore have won 6 of their last 7 home games
  4. The Ravens are on a 4 game winning streak

Our Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction

The Steelers' form is a huge concern and it is very hard to see them turning things around against a Ravens team playing their best football of the season. Pittsburgh struggled to contain Jackson and Henry when the teams met just three weeks and there is little to suggest that anything will be different this time around. With that in mind, the totals spread of 43.5 points looks fairly low, so we are predicting that total to be exceeded as the Ravens break to a comfortable victory.  Our prediction for Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers is: Ravens to win and over 43.5 points.

Prediction:

 

Ravens to win and over 43.5 points

 

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