This is an unavoidable situation for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although there is still a world where Mike Tomlin's team reaches the playoffs with a loss, it would take three distinct results in order to send Pittsburgh to the promised land. But a victory makes things much easier.
Fortunately for the Steelers, their opponents this weekend, the Baltimore Ravensclinched first place in the AFC last week, which means they'll likely rest their starters.
The Steelers are coming off a victory against the Seattle Seahawks In Week 17and the quarterback Mason Rudolph has looked like a capable signal-caller as he has two straight wins with him under center. Still, Baltimore's defense is a much tougher task than Cincinnati or Seattle.
The Ravens will definitely want some momentum heading into the playoffs, and a win over their division rivals to keep them out of the playoffs would make everyone in this locker room smile. what you need to know about AFC North Week 18 strong test.
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Predictions for Steelers vs. Ravens:
Sports betting feed: Steelers (-3.5)
Sportsbook Wire points out that in their last seven meetings, the Steelers are 6-1 against the spread. With Baltimore benching most of its key starters, the Steelers should do everything they can to win.
CBS Sports: Ravens 24, Steelers 21
Pete Prisco writes: “The Steelers need to play this game to have any chance of making the playoffs. But you know these two don't like each other. Even if guys like Lamar Jackson sit around, I think the Ravens will win it.”
FOX Sports: Baltimore 30, Pittsburgh 12
The FOX Sports team says: “The Steelers have a 64.3% chance of winning this game, based on moneyline implied probability. » However, they are rolling with the Ravens in this one. The Ravens have won three of their last five meetings against Pittsburgh.
BetMGM: Steelers (-3.5)
BetMGM's model has the Steelers winning this game with a 60.6% confidence. Even more, the model also predicts the Steelers to cover the spread with a confidence rate of 59 percent.
How to watch Steelers vs. Ravens: TV, streaming and schedule
- When: Saturday, January 6, 4:30 p.m. ET
- Or: M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland
- Cable television: ESPN, ABC
- Streaming: ESPN+, SlingTV, FuboTV
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Steelers vs. Ravens Odds, Spreads and Lines
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All odds Thursday.
- Spread: Steelers (-3.5)
- Money line: Steelers (-190); Ravens (+155)
- More less : 35
Injury News:
Baltimore Ravens Injury Report:
| Name | Position | Injury | Status |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | W.R. | Rest | Out |
| Ronald Darby | CB | Disease | Questionable |
| Zay Flowers | W.R. | Calf | Doubtful |
| Kyle Hamilton | S | Knee | Questionable |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | Calf | Out |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | Rest | Out |
| Patrick Queen | kg | Shoulder | In good health |
| Kyle Van Noy | kg | Calf | In good health |
| Daryl Worley | CB | Shoulder/Ankle | Out |
| Kevin Zeitler | O.G. | Knee/quad | Out |
| Malik Harrison | kg | Elder | Out |
Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report:
| Name | Position | Injury | Status |
| Najee Harris | R.B. | Knee | In good health |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | S | Knee | Questionable |
| Cameron Heyward | D.T. | Elder | In good health |
| TJ Watt | OLB | Rest | In good health |
| Kenny Pickett | QB | Ankle | In good health |
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