Ravens vs Steelers Prediction and Preview - NFL Wild Card Round 2025
Last updated: Jan 9, 2025, 6:51PM | Published: Jan 6, 2025, 8:10AM
The Baltimore Ravens will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Ravens vs Steelers game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Baltimore vs Pittsburgh NFL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Ravens an 80% chance of beating the Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.
Ravens vs Steelers: Odds
The latest Bet365 betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NFL game at M&T Bank Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Ravens $1.19, Steelers $4.90
- Line: Ravens -10 ($1.91), Steelers +10 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 43.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Ravens at $1.19 and the Steelers at $4.90.
The Ravens are 10-point favourites against the Steelers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Steelers (+10) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 43.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Steelers (+10) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 43.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Ravens vs Steelers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $4.90 with Bet365
- Line: Steelers +10 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 43.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
While the Ravens have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Steelers to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Ravens vs Steelers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Ravens vs Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium this Sunday is the Ravens winning 25-17.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Baltimore vs Pittsburgh game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and the best betting tips.
Ravens vs Steelers: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score the first touchdown in Ravens vs Steelers? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Baltimore's Derrick Henry is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Ravens vs Steelers.
Henry has a 20.6% chance of scoring the first TD at M&T Bank Stadium, while the Ravens RB has a 69.2% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.
Scroll down for our full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Ravens First TD Tips
- Derrick Henry: 20.6% probability
- Mark Andrews: 10.0% probability
- Rashod Bateman: 8.0% probability
- Lamar Jackson: 6.2% probability
- Isaiah Likely: 4.8% probability
Steelers First TD Tips
- Jaylen Warren: 8.5% probability
- Najee Harris: 6.1% probability
- George Pickens: 5.4% probability
- Pat Freiermuth: 4.2% probability
- Russell Wilson: 4.1% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Ravens Anytime TD Tips
- Derrick Henry: 69.2% probability
- Mark Andrews: 39.9% probability
- Rashod Bateman: 33.5% probability
- Lamar Jackson: 28.1% probability
- Isaiah Likely: 20.8% probability
Steelers Anytime TD Tips
- Jaylen Warren: 37.2% probability
- Najee Harris: 28.1% probability
- George Pickens: 24.8% probability
- Russell Wilson: 19.4% probability
- Pat Freiermuth: 19.3% probability
Ravens-Steelers Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Ravens' Lamar Jackson is projected for 241 passing yards. The Steelers' Russell Wilson is expected to throw for 187 yards.
Ravens Starting QB
- Lamar Jackson: 241 projected passing yards
Steelers Starting QB
- Russell Wilson: 187 projected passing yards
Ravens Rushing Yards
- Derrick Henry: 107 projected yards
- Lamar Jackson: 49 projected yards
- Justice Hill: 14 projected yards
Steelers Rushing Yards
- Jaylen Warren: 48 projected yards
- Najee Harris: 42 projected yards
- Russell Wilson: 14 projected yards
Ravens Receiving Yards
- Mark Andrews: 62 projected yards
- Rashod Bateman: 56 projected yards
- Isaiah Likely: 36 projected yards
- Nelson Agholor: 27 projected yards
- Justice Hill: 19 projected yards
Steelers Receiving Yards
- George Pickens: 58 projected yards
- Pat Freiermuth: 41 projected yards
- Calvin Austin: 37 projected yards
- Jaylen Warren: 25 projected yards
- Mike Williams: 19 projected yards
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Baltimore vs Pittsburgh game.
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Ravens vs Steelers: Essential Details
The match-up between the Ravens and Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 12:00pm AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Playoff Round: NFL Wild Card Weekend
- Date: Sunday 12 January 2025
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: M&T Bank Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Baltimore vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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