Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction & Betting Tips - NFL

Prediction published on 01/01/2023, 10:28  by Joseph King | Modified on 01/01/2023 at 10:28 in NFL Predictions

An AFC North matchup in the NFL sees a classic rivalry when the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens in a historically physical and hard-hitting encounter. This is an interesting matchup because both teams have a lot to play for with the playoffs right around the corner. The Ravens have already clinched their spot but are still competing for the top spot in the division while the Steelers recent winning streak has them with a shot of sneaking into the postseason should results go their way. Baltimore has 10 wins and five losses on the season and were able to bounce back after a disappointing 13-3 defeat to the Browns with a 17-9 win over the Falcons in their last outing. The win was the Ravens’ third in their last four games and it’s the defense that has noticeably stepped up in the absence of former MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson. 

They take on a Steelers team that has forced themselves back into the playoff picture after previously looking like their season was done and dusted a few weeks ago. Pittsburgh has now won two in a row and four of their last five games following their tight 13-10 win over the Raiders last Sunday. The result has the Steelers sitting on a record of seven wins, eight losses and one draw on the season, putting them third in the AFC North division. The visitors will have to keep their strong run of form going however, as they would miss out on the NFL Playoffs should the season end today. 

Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson will miss out yet again here as Tyler Huntley will take the play calling duties.  Baltimore will rely on their strong rushing attack and their dominant defense to see them over the line here in what could end up being a low-scoring and fairly tightly-contested affair. The Ravens defense has been the real star of the show lately, holding the opposition to under 10 points in two of the last four games and only allowing a maximum of 14 points during that stretch.