Wild Card Week offers a special matchup of bitter rivals. Over the past two decades, the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers arguably have the best rivalry in football. Baltimore and Pittsburgh had a true hatred of each other a decade ago when they annually clashed for the highest of stakes. Now this AFC North rivalry renews again. Saturday’s matchup from Baltimore is the wild card round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs. Baltimore handily won the AFC North, but the Steelers exceeded expectations. Still, Baltimore is a heavy beating favorite based on home field and superior consistency.
The Steelers and Ravens Wild Card Round showdow is the Prime Video Saturday night matchup.
Pittsburgh is a frustrating betting on pro football using crypto brand that lacks reliability. Baltimore is a respected NFL power with the betting public.
On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the Baltimore Ravens will host the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Kickoff time is set for 8 p.m. ET, and television coverage will be on Prime Video.
NFL Betting Lines
Steelers at Ravens Betting Lines
Pittsburgh Steelers +10/+380
Baltimore Ravens -10/-500
Total 43.5
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Last game, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost 19-17 against the Cincinnati Bengals as 2.5-point home dogs. The game went under the total of 48.5. Pittsburgh has a record of 10-7 straight up, 11-6 against the spread, and 8-9 over/under the total. Pittsburgh ranks 15th for total offense, 25th for passing, 9th for rushing, and 16th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 20th overall, 27th against the pass, 8th against the rush, and 7th for points allowed. Also, Pittsburgh ranks 10th for fewest turnovers lost and 4th for takeaways.
The Pittsburgh Steelers football team frustrated gamblers at the end of the season.
Baltimore Ravens Team Overview
Last game, the Baltimore Ravens won 35-10 against the Cleveland Browns as 20-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 42. Baltimore has a record of 12-5 straight up, 10-6-1 against the spread, and 13-4 over/under the total. Baltimore ranks 1st for total offense, 4th for passing, 1st for rushing, and 3rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 18th overall, 32nd against the pass, 1st against the rush, and 14th for points allowed. Also, Baltimore ranks 3rd for fewest turnovers lost and 18th for takeaways.
In sum, Jackson threw two touchdown passes, and the Ravens won the AFC North for the second straight season. The Ravens will try to reach the Super Bowl for the first time with Jackson. Correlate that Baltimore was two games behind the Steelers in the division before closing with four consecutive victories. The Ravens' biggest concern is the health of Pro Bowl receiver Zay Flowers, who left in the second quarter with a right knee injury.
Jackson finished the season with 4,172 yards passing, 41 touchdown passes, and four interceptions. He became the first quarterback to reach 4,000 yards passing with 40 TD passes and four or fewer interceptions.
Jackson also finished the season with 915 yards rushing. He became the first player to throw for 4,000 yards and rush for at least 800. His passer rating of 119.6 wasn't quite high enough to break Aaron Rodgers's single-season record of 122.5.
The Baltimore Ravens football team is respected but gamblers want to see more success in the playoffs compared to the past.
Steelers at Ravens Same Game Parlay Picks
In this situation, the Ravens are the much deeper and more substantive team. Pittsburgh can’t keep pace with the prolific Baltimore offense, which should send the game over the total.
Baltimore Ravens -10
Pittsburgh/Baltimore Over 43.5
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