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Ravens Favored Over Bengals in Sunday Matchup Despite Cincinnati's Recent Win

The Baltimore Ravens will travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET, with the Ravens holding a 2-2 record and the Bengals at 1-3. Baltimore is coming off a strong 35-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills, while Cincinnati secured their first win of the season by defeating the Panthers 34-24 in Week 4. Despite opening as -1 favorites, the Ravens are currently favored by -2.5 points in the upcoming matchup. For expert NFL picks to help with your football season betting, consider our services.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Ravens -142 | Bengals +120
• Spread: Ravens -2.5 (-110) | Bengals +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 49 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 59%.

Baltimore vs Cincinnati Stats

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens have had a strong start to the season, rebounding from two consecutive losses by winning back-to-back games against the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills. In their victory over the Bills, the Ravens were propelled by running back Derrick Henry's impressive performance, rushing for 199 yards and a touchdown. Defensively, Baltimore effectively limited the Bills' quarterback to 180 passing yards and no touchdowns. Currently, the Ravens are ranked fifth in the NFL for averaging 26.5 points per game and leading in offensive yardage with 429.5 yards per game. Defensively, they are allowing an average of 22 points and 315.25 yards per game. With no major injuries, the Ravens hold a power ranking of 2 and are ranked 11th in offense, 24th in defense, and are 2-2 this season.

Cincinnati Bengals Analysis

The Cincinnati Bengals have started the season with a 1-3 record, but snagged their first win in Week 4 with a 34-24 victory over Carolina. Quarterback Joe Burrow had a solid performance with two touchdowns and one interception, while running back Chase Brown contributed with 80 rushing yards and two scores. The defense struggled against the run, allowing over 100 yards to Chuba Hubbard. The Bengals have been struggling defensively all season, allowing an average of 26 points and 326.75 yards per game. They rank 25th in the league in rushing defense, a concern as they face Derrick Henry next. Star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson is questionable for upcoming games. The Bengals currently hold a power ranking of 13, with offense ranked at #13 and defense at #27, averaging 22.67 points scored and 26.67 points allowed per game. In recent matchups, Baltimore has struggled against Cincinnati with a record of 1-2.

Despite First Win, Bengals Defense Struggles Against Strong Ravens Offense

Despite securing their first win of the season in Week 4, the Cincinnati Bengals continue to face challenges with their defense. Particularly, the Bengals' secondary has struggled, and their run defense is a significant area of concern. Opposing running backs, such as Derrick Henry, have been able to find success against Cincinnati's defense. Additionally, quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson have been able to exploit the Bengals' weaknesses, as evidenced by Jackson's impressive stats in previous matchups against Cincinnati. With Baltimore's strong performance against the Bengals in the past and Cincinnati's current defensive struggles, the Ravens are likely to emerge victorious on the road. It is advisable to consider betting on the Ravens to win.

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