Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals AFC Wild Card Playoffs 1/15/2023 Picks and Betting Tips
The Baltimore Ravens, decked out in purple, will travel to Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on Sunday to face off against the orange-clad Cincinnati Bengals in an AFC wildcard game. The Ravens ended the regular season with a record of 10-7, placing second in the AFC North behind the Bengals. In their previous matchup, the Bengals emerged victorious with a score of 27-16, however, the Ravens were without their quarterback Lamar Jackson who may or may not play in Sunday’s wild-card game.
Lamar Jackson is the driving force for the Baltimore Ravens offense, throwing for 2,242 yards, 17 touchdowns, and only 7 interceptions. Tyler Huntley, on the other hand, passed for 658 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Jackson has also been the team’s top rusher with 764 yards and 3 touchdowns. Mark Andrews has been the top receiver for the team with 847 yards and 5 touchdowns. Patrick Queen has led the team in tackles with 117. The team as a whole has finished the regular season with 48 sacks and 14 interceptions.
- The Baltimore Ravens are 6-3 SU in their last 9 matches with the Bengals.
- Baltimore is 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games on the road.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Baltimore’s last 5 games on the road against Cincinnati.
Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals AFC Wild Card Playoffs 1/15/2023 Picks and Betting Tips
The Cincinnati Bengals fiercely battled their way to a 12-4 record, securing a victory against the Baltimore Ravens in the final game of the regular season this past Sunday. Their winning streak continued as they claimed victory in each of their final eight games. The Bengals’ aggressive playstyle was evident in their statistics, finishing the regular season with an impressive average of 26.1 points per game, ranking them 7th in the NFL, while their defense also held strong, allowing an average of 20.1 points per game, placing them 6th in the league.
The Bengals won 6 home games in a row. QB Joe Burrow completed 68.3%t of his passes for 4,475 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 12 picks. Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins totaled 2,075 receiving yards and 16 TDs while Tyler Boyd had 58 receptions. Cincinnati’s ground game is averaging 98.2 yards per contest and Joe Mixon leads with 814 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Cincinnati allows 20.4 points and 332.3 yards per game. Logan Wilson leads the team with 123 tackles, Trey Hendrickson has 8 sacks and Vonn Bell has 4 interceptions.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games at home against Baltimore.
- Cincinnati is 6-0 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the AFC.
- The Bengals are 8-4 ATS in their last 12 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference North division.
Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals. The NFL pick for this game is the Baltimore Ravens. Baltimore will cover the number on the road Sunday versus Cincinnati and if Lamar Jackson is able to play, the Ravens will win outright. The Ravens covered the number in seven of its last eight played on the road during the playoffs. The team covered the number and 33 of the last 51 on the road versus an opponent with a winning record at home. During the regular season, Baltimore and Cincinnati were 1-1 SU and ATS, but on Sunday the Ravens’ defense will make the difference. Prediction: Baltimore Ravens win and cover ATS 24-21.
NFL Starting Time: 8:15 PM (EDT)
Location: Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio
Date: Sunday, January 15, 2023
TV: NBC
NFL Odds: Cincinnati Bengals -9
NFL Totals: 40.
