Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Picks & Best Bets: NFL Prediction Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Cincinnati Bengals are one of the most talented teams in the NFL, but in a crowded AFC, they need to get things in gear in order to secure a playoff berth.

Cincy (5-4) is currently on the outside looking in, and is in danger of falling further unless an upset can be pulled on Thursday Night Football against the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore (7-3) currently leads the AFC North and looks like one of the best teams in the league but is coming off a shocking loss to the Browns in which it surrendered a 14-point fourth quarter lead.

Both teams could badly use this win but it’s Baltimore which should shine at home, both capturing the game and covering the spread.

• Game Date: Thursday, November 16th, 2023
• Game Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
• Spread: Ravens -3.5
• Moneyline: Ravens -190; Bengals +155
• Scoring Total: 46
• Location: M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland
• TV Channel: Amazon Prime Video

 Our Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Betting Picks & Predictions

Baltimore Ravens to Cover the Spread

• The Ravens are No. 1 in Team DVOA and lead the NFL with a +113 point-differential
• Baltimore cornerback Marlon Humphrey is doubtful but the Bengals will be without standout pass-catcher Tee Higgins
• The Ravens have won their past two home games by a combined score of 75-9
• FanDuel has the best odds at -3.5, which is more enticing than Baltimore’s superior odds at -4

Total Points Under 46

• The Ravens are No. 2 in defensive efficiency and are allowing a league-low 15.7 points per game
• Baltimore can put more focus on Ja’Marr Chase with Higgins sidelined, forcing star Bengals QB Joe Burrow to make shorter throws and chew clock
• The Ravens should run the ball a lot, as the Bengals are allowing 5.0 yards per carry on the season

Best Bengals vs. Ravens Moneyline Odds

Our Player Prop Picks for Bengals vs. Ravens

Ravens RB Gus Edwards Over/Under 44.5 Rushing Yards

• Edwards is averaging 50.2 rushing yards per game this season and is going against the lowly Bengals’ rush defense
• Edwards has only carried the ball 16 combined times the past two weeks, but a blowout and a lack of Baltimore plays have been the culprit
• While Lamar Jackson will get his carries, Edwards should be the bellcow in this one and reach 45 rushing yards

Ravens WR Odell Beckham, Jr. Over/Under 26.5 Receiving Yards

• Beckham had a 40-yard TD catch last week but on only two targets
• He was on the field for only 33% of Baltimore’s offensive snaps, as Zay Flowers and Mark Andrews are the top targets in the passing game
• Beckham is favored to finish with two or fewer catches

Bengals TE Tanner Hudson Over/Under 21.5 Receiving Yards

• Hudson has 10 catches for 78 yards on 12 targets the past two games, but in only 36 offensive snaps
• Hudson is in a tight end time share and seems unlikely to keep up this outlier production
• Hudson only has 325 receiving yards in six NFL seasons