Ravens vs Bengals NFL betting tips & odds – Friday, November 17
After a few rather uneventful Thursday Night Football games, this NFL Week 11 matchup between the 7-3 Baltimore Ravens and the 5-4 Cincinnati Bengals should be an exciting one. These divisional rivals are both vying for a spot in the playoffs, making this game crucial for each team. Here are our NFL Thursday betting picks.
Bengals @ Ravens spread pick: Baltimore Ravens -3.5
Both teams will enter this game following crushing losses, and each will be motivated to get back on track. While both had won four games straight before those defeats, the home side looks to have the edge in this matchup. Baltimore’s defense struggled in their last game, but it had been performing at an elite level prior to that. Take the Ravens against the spread as they aim for an impressive 8-3 record.
Baltimore Ravens -3.5
Ravens touchdown scorer pick: Mark Andrews
Mark Andrews, the tight end for Baltimore, hasn’t reached the endzone in two weeks, but that should change in this game. With six touchdowns through 10 games, Andrews has been Lamar Jackson’s go-to option around the goal line. As this game is anticipated to be close, Andrews is likely to be a focal point in the Ravens’ offense. The anytime touchdown odds of +150 with top NFL bookmakers undervalue someone of Andrews’ talent in a game environment like this.
Mark Andrews anytime touchdown
Bengals touchdown scorer pick: Ja’Marr Chase
After a slow start, Ja’Marr Chase is back to performing at an elite level. The Bengals receiver has caught five touchdowns in his last five games, significantly elevating Cincy’s offense. Despite the Ravens boasting a solid defense, Chase’s recent form makes this anytime touchdown line great value. Take Chase to score again as he shoulders the offensive load in the absence of the Bengals’ other elite receiver, Tee Higgins, due to injury.
Ja’Marr Chase anytime touchdown
Lamar Jackson rushing attempts pick: Over 8.5
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, known as the best scrambler in the NFL, tends to rely on his legs in close games. In the Ravens’ Week 2 matchup with the Bengals, Jackson rushed 12 times and found success on the ground. He has surpassed this number of rushing attempts number in six of 10 games this season, and we expect him to do so again this Thursday.
