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Steelers vs. Ravens Odds, Predictions & Pick: How We’re Betting This AFC North Matchup
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a 1.0-point favorite over the Baltimore Ravens in Sunday’s AFC North matchup at M&T Bank Stadium.
Pittsburgh (8-7) is fighting for their postseason lives as they need a win and a Titans loss in order to sneak into the playoffs. The Steelers relinquished control of its own destiny after a 16-10loss to the Jets last Sunday. Devil “Duck” Hodges will get the start at quarterback despite being benched in last week’s loss. Hodges was later forced to re-enter the game after Mason Rudolph sustained a season-ending injury. Hodges has thrown just one touchdown with six interceptions over the last two games.
Baltimore (13-2) will be resting most of their key starters as the Ravens have already wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the AFC. MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, running Mark Ingram, offensive lineman Marshall Yanda, safety Earl Thomas, and defensive tackle Brandon Williams will be among those not suiting up. Despite the laundry list of inactives, head coach John Harbaugh insists the Ravens are still playing to win. “It’s a rivalry game. It’s the Steelers,” Harbaugh told reporters.
ESPN’s FPI gives Baltimore a 85.1% chance of winning this game. We break down the line and offer our best bets and analysis for Sunday’s AFC North matchup between the Steelers and Ravens.