There’s no love lost within the AFC North and that will be evident on Thursday Night Football as the Cincinnati Bengals square off against the Baltimore Ravens to kick off Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season.
Bet on Bengals vs. Ravens
CIN +6.5
BAL -6.5
Both teams enter this primetime affair coming off of winning efforts, but only one can extend their win streak into Week 11. With the top-seed in the division still very much up for grabs, tonight’s contest is sure to be a heated battle between two explosive teams.
The only way the action for the Bengals vs. Ravens could get any better is by getting some skin in on the game with our expert picks and betting preview on the latest Thursday Night Football odds. Below we’ve provided you with all the most important information surrounding tonight’s matchup including odds, trends, props, injury reports, and more.
Don’t wait, crank up the intensity level surrounding this divisional rivalry on Thursday Night Football with our Bengals vs. Ravens betting preview.
| Bengals Moneyline Odds | +213 |
| Ravens Moneyline Odds | -275 |
| Spread odds | Ravens -6.5 (+100), Bengals +6.5 (-118) |
| Over/Under | 52.5 points (over -115, under -105) |
| Time/Date | Nov. 7, 8:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | Broadcast: TSN/DAZN |
Betting the Cincinnati Bengals (4-5 SU, 5-4 ATS, 6-3 o/u)
After coming out the gates a tad slow with an 0-3 start, the Bengals have seemingly found their grove in recent weeks. Having won three of their last four games, the Bengals have begun to utilize their high-octane offence to great success.
With the star tandem of Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase continuing to give defences nightmares, the emergence of standout Canadian running back Chase Brown has added a new wrinkle to an already elite offence.
From a betting perspective, the Bengals have been somewhat reliable. While they sport a sub-.500 record straight-up, they’ve managed to cover the spread in the majority of their games. Additionally, fans of high-scoring showdowns have a lot to like with the Bengals as they’ve hit the Over in six of their nine games played in 2024.
Betting the Baltimore Ravens (6-3 SU, 5-3-1 ATS, 8-1 o/u)
Having captured victories in six of their last seven games played, the Ravens have established themselves as bonafide Super Bowl contenders yet again amidst a talented AFC North. With dominant wins against tough competition such as the Buffalo Bills, Washington Commanders, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Ravens are certainly battle-tested and ready to make a run to the Super Bowl.
With quarterback Lamar Jackson once again looking like the league’s MVP, pairing him with unstoppable Derrick Henry has been a cheat code on the girdiron this season. The dynamic duo has had no trouble trampling all over opposing defences, leading to lopsided wins and high-scoring performances.
Betting on the Ravens this season has been a profitable venture. With six straight-up wins this season to go along with a winning record against the spread, the Ravens have been a great option to back on any given night. The area where the Ravens have truly excelled, however, comes from their ability to exceed the projected point total. Sporting the highest Over rate in the NFL this season, the Ravens have been no strangers to high-scoring affairs in 2024.
Betting Mismatch
The current favourite to claim his third NFL MVP Award, Lamar Jackson is poised to eclipse his projected passing total amount against the Bengals. Not just torturing defences using his elite athleticism outside of the pocket, Jackson has taken his passing ability to the next level this season.
Heading into Week 10, Jackson has averaged 264.3 passing yards per game this season, currently on pace for his highest passing yard season of his career. And he’s facing a Bengals defence that has allowed over 229 total passing yards in two of their last three games played.
Another strong indicator pointing toward Jackson easily surpassing his projected passing yards total stems from the Week 5 clash between the Bengals and Ravens. In that overtime thriller, Jackson amassed a whopping 348 passing yards against the suspect Bengals secondary.
Hammer the Over on Jackson’s passing yard total on Thursday Night Football and watch your account balance grow alongside his stat line.
Lamar Jackson Over 228.5 Passing Yards
-118
Key Injuries
Heading into Week 10, the Bengals are still battling through adversity when it comes to their team’s health. Having already lost running back Zach Moss to the IR earlier this week, offensive starters in WR Tee Higgins, OT Orlando Brown Jr., as well as S Geno Stone are all questionable to compete this evening.
For the Ravens, they are for the most part healthy. While Lamar Jackson has been a non-participant at practice due to a knee injury, expect this to be more of a cautionary measure rather than any indication that he will be out of action tonight. Another contributor for the Ravens holding a questionable tag is tight end Isaiah Likely who is dealing with a hamstring issue heading into Thursday Night Football, which could lead to an increased workload for Mark Andrews.
Weather
Playing conditions project to be fair on Thursday Night Football from Baltimore, Maryland. While there is expected to be rain earlier in the day, this should be cleared up by the evening, with no rain projected on a lukewarm night in Charm City.
NFL Betting Trends
- Since 2020, the Ravens have won six of the past 10 head-to-head matchups against the Bengals, including the last three meetings.
- The Bengals and Ravens have combined for Over 52.5 points in back-to-back games against each other.
- The Ravens won the first matchup against the Bengals this season, 41-38, in overtime.
- The Ravens have a 71.4% cover rate against the spread as favourites.
NFL Player Prop Trends
- Joe Burrow has his passing yards line currently set at 269 yards. Burrow has only surpassed this total twice in nine starts this season.
- Ja’Marr Chase has finished his last three games played with less than 60 receiving yards. His projected receiving yards total against the Bengals is 82.
- Lamar Jackson has thrown for Over 228.5 yards in seven of his nine starts this season.
- Derrick Henry has scored a touchdown in every game played this season. He is priced at +110 to record at least one rushing touchdown against the Bengals.
Bengals vs. Ravens Predictions
- Set to make a statement on primetime as they begin to take command over the AFC North, look for the Ravens to make an example out of the Bengals in a decisive victory on Thursday Night Football. While their first matchup this season was a back-and-forth thriller, look for this clash to instead be far more one-sided as the Ravens command the ball game on their home field. While the Bengals still possess plenty of upside, they will have no answer for the red-hot Ravens and their dynamic offence. Back the Ravens to cover the spread at -6.5 as they continue to propel themselves into the top of the AFC standings.
- While both squads have been no strangers to high-scoring contests in 2024, look for this trend to hit a bump in the road as the point total finishes Under 52.5. In a clash that’s sure to be dictated by the pace of the Ravens, look for them to milk the clock through their sensational running game, keeping scoring chances of the Bengals to a minimum, resulting in a low-scoring affair compared to both sides averages this season.
