Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

The Steelers and Ravens occupy the top two places in the AFC North, and with the Bengals falling three wins behind Baltimore after their narrow loss last week, this game and the return in Week 16 will go a long way to deciding who wins the division.

The Steelers are again exceeding preseason expectations of them with an impressive 7-2 record to lead the divisional standings. Their losses each came by only three points but they have had a comfortable schedule to this point with last week's 28-27 road win over the Washington Commanders arguably the highlight.

Pittsburgh are the only AFC team yet to play a divisional game but they will have to put their credentials on the line over the next month as their next four games are against the Ravens, Bengals and the Browns twice.

The Ravens are just a half-game behind in the standings at 7-3 but after an 0-2 start their only loss in their last eight games was a 29-24 upset by the Browns in Week 8.

The Steelers have dominated this rivalry in recent years, winning seven of the last eight meetings with last year's sweep of the Ravens coming by identical 17-10 scorelines.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers betting picks and predictions

Steelers +3 (+100)

The Steelers were able to grab an early lead in the division thanks to some defense-led successes, reaching 3-0 while their rivals were all out of the blocks slowly.

Head coach Mike Tomlin made the bold call to sit quarterback Justin Fields, who had steered the offense in the early weeks, once veteran Russell Wilson was healthy once more in Week 7 and it has raised the team's performance to a new level.

The former Seahawks and Broncos passer is 3-0 with his new team and they have exceeded 30 points per game in those outings. The Steelers now look a more complete team and should be in good spirits as the Ravens come to town.

Baltimore is considered one of the best teams in the league this season but can occasionally fall short of the expected standards and Pittsburgh will have noted that their latest setback came when they went up against the solid defense of the Browns.

Running back Derrick Henry had a season-low 11 carries in that game and the Steelers will also look to limit his influence. They rank fourth in the league in rushing yards allowed per game, so should be able to challenge QB Lamar Jackson to beat them with his arm instead.

The Ravens have scored over 100 points more than the Steelers this season, but the Pennsylvania-based team has allowed more than 100 fewer points, so it's an interesting clash of styles.

The Baltimore defense has become a concern since the departure of defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald to become head coach of the Seahawks and the Ravens rank just 25th in points per game allowed at 25.3, while the Steelers are second with 16.2.

The improving Steelers offense can help their team to at least keep this close and potentially pull off an upset win.

Najee Harris anytime touchdown scorer (+110)

The Steelers' rushing game is the engine of their offense and Najee Harris looks a solid bet to reach the end zone.

Harris did not score a touchdown in the first five games of the season but has been a regular scorer in the last month with touchdowns against the Raiders, Jets and Commanders in his last four outings.

The former first-round pick from Alabama leads the team in rushing yards and his backfield partner Jaylen Warren missed practice on Thursday with a back complaint, so Harris could see even more touches than usual.

George Pickens over 65.5 receiving yards (-110)

The Ravens secondary had no answer to the Bengals' WR1 Ja'Marr Chase last week as he ripped them apart for 254 receiving yards and three touchdowns. 

The Steelers' top wideout, George Pickens can go over his receiving yards line with barely more than a quarter of that tally and he looks worth backing to do so.

Pickens has made some spectacular grabs this season and averages 71 receiving yards per game. He has gone over this number in all three games since Wilson came in at QB and could be set for another big performance.

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Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers odds

Baltimore Ravens	-180 ML
Pittsburgh Steelers	+150 ML
Spread	Steelers +3 (+100)
Total Points	O/U 48.5

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers player props

Anytime Touchdown

Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens)	-200
Najee Harris (Pittsburgh Steelers)	+110
Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens)	+150
George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers)	+150
Zay Flowers (Baltimore Ravens)	+160
Mark Andrews (Baltimore Ravens)	+210

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