Bengals vs. Ravens Prediction & Odds for Thanksgiving: NFL Week 13 Betting Preview
My best Bengals vs. Ravens prediction for the Thanksgiving game at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore focuses on the explosiveness of both of these offenses. Joe Burrow has stated that he will return for this game, but the Ravens remain a 7-point betting favorite ahead of kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC).
The Bengals need to win out to have any chance at the postseason, while the Ravens are looking to take over sole possession of the AFC North for the first time this season. My Week 13 NFL predictions look at who will get the job done.
✅ Bengals vs. Ravens prediction & expert picks
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💵 Best Bengals vs. Ravens bets
- Game prediction: Ravens -7 (+100 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Over 51.5 (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Best prop bet: Mark Andrews to score a touchdown (+115 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏈 Thanksgiving preview & score prediction
With Joe Burrow returning for the Bengals on Thursday night, the total has gone up from 51.5 to 52.5 at most of the best sports betting sites. Considering how bad the Bengals’ defense has been, and how explosive the offense has been at times, even without Burrow, I’m still expecting this game to go Over the projected total.
Lamar Jackson set to carve up Bengals’ defense
Jackson has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in three consecutive games, managing just one touchdown and two interceptions during that span. However, the Bengals are allowing 259.8 passing yards per game, and they’ve given up a league-high 26 passing touchdowns.
If Jackson struggles again, the Ravens will still score plenty, as Derrick Henry will have no problem exploiting a rush defense that is allowing 156.0 yards per game (31st).
The only reason this isn’t a five-star play is that it’s still unknown just how healthy Burrow is. Plus, the Ravens haven’t allowed more than 20 points since Week 5, but they’ve also played four consecutive opponents ranked 24th or worse in scoring.
The bet365 price of -110 implies a 52.38% chance that this Over hits. A $10 bet would profit $9.09.
Score prediction: Ravens 38, Bengals 28
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🆚 Key matchup to watch on Thanksgiving
Mark Andrews vs. Bengals defense
The Bengals rank 32nd in yards allowed (962), touchdowns allowed (13), yards allowed per reception (12.6), and they’re tied for last in receptions allowed (76) to tight ends this season.
Andrews is second on the Ravens with 33 receptions and 285 yards. He leads the team in touchdown receptions with five. Andrews has just one game with more than 34 yards receiving this season, but oddsmakers are so confident in him that they have his total set at 37.5 receiving yards anyway.
While taking his Over will probably prove to be the right call, I’m instead going to make my Thanksgiving prediction that he'll score a touchdown. The price of +115 at bet365 is much better than the best price you can find for him to record more than 37.5 receiving yards, and Andrews has scored in three of his last four games.
Best prop bet: Mark Andrews anytime touchdown scorer (+115 via bet365)
Our Liam Fox has Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase finding the end zone with his Thanksgiving player props.
📊 Bengals vs. Ravens odds
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📈 Bengals vs. Ravens betting trends
| Bengals | Statistic | Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| 3-8 | W-L record | 6-5 |
| 4-7 | ATS record | 4-7 |
| 6-4-1 | O/U record | 7-4 |
| 5.40 | Yards per play | 5.84 |
| 6.42 | Yards allowed per play | 5.61 |
| -7 | Turnover margin | 0 |
| 1-4 | Last 5 games | 5-0 |
| L, 26-20 vs. Patriots | Previous result | W, 23-10 vs. Jets |
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🌤️ Bengals vs. Ravens weather
It will be windy and cold in Baltimore on Thursday night. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 29 mph, while temperatures are expected to dip into the 20s with a RealFeel of 15 degrees.
Check our NFL weather report for the latest forecasts and betting impacts for every game this week.
📺 How to watch Bengals vs. Ravens
- Date: Thursday, Nov. 27
- Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium
- TV: NBC
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