Bengals vs. Ravens Prediction: Week 7 Odds, Picks & Best Bet (Oct. 25)
My best Bengals vs. Ravens prediction highlights how the Ravens can win even if Lamar Jackson doesn't play. Jackson's status is up in the air, but because the Bengals' run defense has performed so poorly this season, Jackson's absence wouldn't be the end of the world for the Ravens. That said, Jackson practiced in a limited fashion this week, which means he's trending toward playing.
The Ravens are favored by 1.5 points ahead of Sunday's 1 p.m. ET game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. The game will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+.
Bengals vs. Ravens picks & predictions
See all of our experts' NFL picks for Week 7 based on the latest NFL odds.
| Pick | Odds | Bet size |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens -1.5 | -102 via FanDuel | 1.5 units to profit 1.47 units |
| Under 48.5 | -110 via DraftKings | 1 unit to profit 0.91 units |
Picks submitted: Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. ET. Odds subject to change.
Total wagered: 2.5 units | Max profit: +2.38 units
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Bengals vs. Ravens prediction & best bet
Ravens -1.5 (-102 via FanDuel)
Whether Jackson plays or not, I'm taking the Ravens to win this game. The Ravens are averaging the third-most rushing yards per game (151.5), and while Jackson accounts for 114 yards, he's yet to rush for more than 50 yards in a game this season.
Tyler Huntley doesn't run nearly as much as Jackson, with his season highs currently at six carries and 28 yards, but the Ravens still have Derrick Henry. Henry leads the league in carries (130), is fourth in rushing yards (534), and is tied for second in rushing touchdowns (7).
While Henry is averaging only 4.1 yards per carry and has averaged 3.4 yards per attempt or fewer in three of his last four games, the Bengals are allowing 5.0 yards per carry. That ranks 30th in the league.
📡 SBR Edge: Ravens' path to third down success
The Ravens have struggled on third down this season, converting just 38.24% of their chances. However, I expect them to sustain drives better this week against a defense allowing opponents to convert 46.03% of their opportunities. That's the fourth-highest percentage in the league.
The Bengals' offense is too one-dimensional
The Bengals are averaging just 82.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks sixth-lowest in the league. With just 3.6 yards per carry, they rank seventh-worst in the NFL.
The passing attack ranks eighth-best, averaging 260 yards per game. However, that average is greatly inflated by the 414 yards the passing game accumulated against the Jaguars. The Bengals haven't cracked 270 passing yards in any other game this season. Because of the Bengals' inconsistencies, I'm giving the advantage to the Ravens' 12th-ranked passing defense.
Play to: If Jackson plays, Ravens -3.5. If he doesn't, Ravens -2.5.
Score prediction: Ravens 24, Bengals 20
Live Bengals vs. Ravens odds
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Bengals vs. Ravens opening odds
- Moneyline: Bengals +160 | Ravens -190
- Spread: Bengals +3.5 (-110) | Ravens -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 50.5 (-115) | Under 50.5 (-105)
Bengals vs. Ravens weather
The weather won't be a factor on Sunday, as there's no chance of rain and winds are expected to be just 5 mph.
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How to watch Bengals vs. Ravens: Week 7
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 25
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. ET
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore)
- TV/Streaming: CBS/Paramount+
