Ravens vs. Steelers First Touchdown Scorer Predictions for Sunday Night Football | SNF TD Picks
My Ravens vs. Steelers first touchdown scorer predictions for Sunday Night Football focus on Derrick Henry, Kenneth Gainwell, and Mark Andrews.
The Ravens are a 3.5-point betting favorite tonight, with kickoff from Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh set for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). With the AFC North on the line, I highlight why Henry and Andrews could help the Ravens get off to a faster start than in the first meeting, and I explain how Gainwell can decipher a defense allowing just 3.8 first-quarter points as part of our NFL Week 18 predictions.
🏈 First touchdown scorer predictions: Ravens vs. Steelers
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| Player | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens | +400 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers | +1000 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens | +1000 via DraftKings | ⭐⭐ |
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Derrick Henry, RB, Ravens (+400) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Henry didn’t score the first time he faced the Steelers, but he did record 25 carries for 94 yards. He has scored the first touchdown in back-to-back games, finding the end zone six times over the last two weeks.
The Steelers have only allowed nine rushing touchdowns this season, but Henry’s recent performances have come against teams that have allowed 10 or fewer rushing scores to players other than him.
DraftKings’ price of +400 implies a 20% chance that Henry scores first. A $10 bet would profit $40.
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Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Steelers (+1000) ⭐⭐⭐
Gainwell has four rushing touchdowns, second on the Steelers behind Jaylen Warren, but his presence in the receiving game makes him more likely to score first tonight. Gainwell leads the Steelers with 65 receptions, and he has three receiving touchdowns.
Gainwell scored the first time he faced the Ravens, and he recorded six receptions. He has found the end zone in two of his last four games, entering a matchup with a defense that has allowed 38 total touchdowns this season.
Our Brenden Schaeffer backs Gainwell to go Over 4.5 receptions with his Ravens vs. Steelers same-game parlay.
Mark Andrews, TE, Ravens (+220) ⭐⭐
Andrews hasn’t scored in seven weeks, but he still leads the Ravens with five receiving touchdowns. The Steelers have allowed 11 touchdowns to tight ends this season. That’s tied for the second-most in the league.
Andrews only had one reception the first time he faced the Steelers, but fellow tight end Isiah Likely scored in that contest. Considering the matchup, this would be a stronger play if the Ravens didn’t rank tied for 24th in first-quarter points.
DraftKings’ price of +1000 implies a 9.09% chance that Andrews scores first. A $10 bet would profit $100.
📊 First touchdown scorer odds: Ravens vs. Steelers
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🤑 Ravens vs. Steelers betting splits: SNF
Betting insights via BetMGM.
| Bet type | % of bets | % of handle |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens ML (-210) | 27% | 29% |
| Steelers ML (+175) | 73% | 71% |
| Ravens -3.5 | 44% | 53% |
| Steelers +3.5 | 56% | 47% |
| Over 40.5 | 27% | 17% |
| Under 40.5 | 73% | 83% |
📺 How to watch Sunday Night Football: Ravens vs. Steelers
- Date: Sunday, Jan. 4
- Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. ET
- Location: Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh)
- TV: NBC
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