PRO insights reveal two smart ways to bet Ravens vs. Bengals in Week 5.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson will lead his team against Bengals star Joe Burrow, an electrifying AFC North tilt set for 1 p.m. ET. The Ravens are back on track, while the Bengals have struggled out the gates, sitting at 1-3. Currently, oddsmakers have set the Ravens as slight favorites with a -2.5 point spread, and the over/under stands at 48.5.
Transitioning into what bettors should consider for this face off requires peering into the specific odds and the trend indicators that could shape the outcome.
Ravens vs. Bengals Odds, Picks, Predictions
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- Ravens vs. Bengals spread: Ravens -2.5
- Ravens vs. Bengals over/under: 48.5
- Ravens vs. Bengals moneyline: Ravens -135, Bengals +115
Spread
The spread is set at Ravens -2.5. They’ve been favored in 3/4 games entering Sunday.
Over/Under
The over/under is set at 48.5, the second-highest total of Week 5.
Moneyline
The moneyline has Baltimore favorably positioned at -135 compared to Cincinnati’s +115.
Player Prop
Baltimore RB Derrick Henry has been red-hot and projections remain bullish.
Henry is +350 to score two touchdowns on Sunday. The price implies a a 22.2% chance.
PRO Projections predict Henry to score at least two touchdowns 25% of the time. It’s just a 2.8% edge, which falls short of our recommendation of 3.5%.
Ravens vs. Bengals Prediction
Multiple Ravens vs. Bengals picks stand out using PRO Systems, sharp-action trends and more.
We begin with a smart play on the point spread.
Point Spread
Action PRO money indicators show a significant tilt towards Cincinnati, indicating a potential market movement derived from professional bets on the Bengals.
Additionally, one of our top NFL experts is all-in on Cincinnati, further cementing the Bengals as a compelling pick against the spread.
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Total
For the over/under market, there is a noteworthy PRO Systems signal pointing to the under, highlighted by the “High Winds” system. This system boasts a 57% win rate when wind speeds average 10+ mph or more. Cincinnati is slated for 14 mph winds at the time of writing.
Odds to Win
The Ravens have received 79% of the money and 71% of the bets on the moneyline.
Our PRO Picks
Considering PRO insights and various sharp-action influences, the most strategic betting angle against the spread in this matchup favors the Bengals to cover.
Simultaneously, given the historical data and current system predictions, backing the under at 48.5 offers an edge derived from high winds impact on game tempo and scoring, making these avenues the best play for bettors.
Bengals vs. Ravens Betting Trends
Here are some neat betting trends courtesy of Action betting researcher Evan Abrams.
- Burrow is 8-5-1 ATS at home when he is -3 or shorter as a favorite or listed as an underdog.
- Underdogs in AFC North divisional games have been a cash cow. They are 45-29 ATS (61%) since 2018, best of any division, they are .500 ATS or better in 7 straight seasons and they are 23-14 ATS since 2021.
Bengals vs. Ravens Weather
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