Ravens vs Steelers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 18, 2024

Last updated: Jan 6, 2024, 9:32PM | Published: Jan 1, 2024, 5:02AM

The Baltimore Ravens will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in NFL Week 18 action at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 8:30am AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Ravens vs Steelers game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Ravens vs Steelers

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Baltimore-Pittsburgh NFL match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Steelers a 56% chance of defeating the Ravens in Week 18 of the NFL season.

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Ravens vs Steelers: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NFL game at M&T Bank Stadium are shown below:

Head to Head: Ravens $2.44, Steelers $1.68
Line: Ravens +3 ($1.92), Steelers -3 ($2.06)
Total (Over/Under 33.5 Points): Over $1.87, Under $2.12

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Ravens at $2.44 and the Steelers at $1.68.

The Ravens are listed as 3-point underdogs against the Steelers, with odds of $1.92 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Steelers (-3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.06.

The Over/Under for Ravens vs Steelers is set at 33.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.87 and odds for the Under at $2.12.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Ravens (+3) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 33.5 points has a 55% chance of going Over.

The best site for placing bets on the Ravens vs Steelers game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Ravens vs Steelers: Best Bets

Head to Head: Baltimore at $2.44 with Betfair (3.1% edge)
Line: Ravens +3 at $1.92 with Betfair (60% probability) 🔥
Total Points: Over 33.5 at $1.87 with Betfair (55% probability)

When you see a 🔥, you know you've found one of Stats Insider's best bets for today across any sport.

These Ravens vs Steelers best bets are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.

While the Steelers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Ravens to win is our preferred option because of the 3.1% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.

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Ravens vs Steelers: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Ravens vs Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium in Week 18 has the Steelers prevailing 18-17.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider has full coverage of Baltimore vs Pittsburgh in Week 18, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Ravens vs Steelers: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score the first touchdown in Ravens vs Steelers? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Pittsburgh's Najee Harris is the most likely player to score the first TD in Ravens vs Steelers.

Harris has a 13.7% chance of scoring the first TD at M&T Bank Stadium, while the Steelers RB has a 44.3% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Ravens First TD Tips

Tyler Huntley: 8.3% probability
Melvin Gordon: 7.7% probability
Isaiah Likely: 5.3% probability
Rashod Bateman: 4.8% probability
Justice Hill: 4.7% probability

Steelers First TD Tips

Najee Harris: 13.7% probability
George Pickens: 12.4% probability
Jaylen Warren: 11.1% probability
Diontae Johnson: 6.5% probability
Pat Freiermuth: 5.7% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Ravens Anytime TD Tips

Tyler Huntley: 29.3% probability
Melvin Gordon: 26.4% probability
Isaiah Likely: 19.3% probability
Rashod Bateman: 18.7% probability
Justice Hill: 17.5% probability

Steelers Anytime TD Tips

Najee Harris: 44.3% probability
George Pickens: 40.0% probability
Jaylen Warren: 37.3% probability
Diontae Johnson: 23.0% probability
Pat Freiermuth: 20.5% probability

Ravens-Steelers Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Ravens' Tyler Huntley is projected to have a quiet game with 155 passing yards. The Steelers' Mason Rudolph is expected to throw for 187 yards.

Ravens Starting QB

Tyler Huntley: 155 projected passing yards

Steelers Starting QB

Mason Rudolph: 187 projected passing yards

Ravens Rushing Yards

Melvin Gordon: 41 projected yards
Tyler Huntley: 36 projected yards
Justice Hill: 29 projected yards

Steelers Rushing Yards

Najee Harris: 70 projected yards
Jaylen Warren: 52 projected yards
Mason Rudolph: 11 projected yards

Ravens Receiving Yards

Rashod Bateman: 34 projected yards
Nelson Agholor: 31 projected yards
Tylan Wallace: 23 projected yards
Isaiah Likely: 18 projected yards
Melvin Gordon: 13 projected yards

Steelers Receiving Yards

Diontae Johnson: 45 projected yards
George Pickens: 44 projected yards
Pat Freiermuth: 32 projected yards
Jaylen Warren: 29 projected yards
Allen Robinson: 12 projected yards

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Baltimore vs Pittsburgh match-up at M&T Bank Stadium.

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Ravens vs Steelers: Week 18 Preview

The NFL Week 18 match-up between the Ravens and Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium is scheduled to begin at 8:30am AEDT on Sunday.

Teams: Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Date: Sunday 7 January 2024
Time: 8:30am AEDT
Venue: M&T Bank Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Baltimore vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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