When Joe Burrow went down to injury in the second game of the season, the Cincinnati Bengals' season went up in flames. Burrow has spent the season on injured reserve, and a season that was thought to be a potential run to the Super Bowl is in ashes.
This week, the Bengals travel to Baltimore to face the resurgent Ravens in the Thanksgiving night game on NBC. The Ravens are recovering from the danger of their own lost season and are back in the playoff race.
Still, NBC has to be disappointed that the Bengals are no longer contending. This matchup was meant to be a holiday evening blockbuster, but that's no longer the case. Regardless, betting traffic will be heavy.
Bengals at Ravens Preview
On Thursday, November 27, 2025, the Baltimore Ravens will host the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, MD. Kickoff is at 8:20 p.m. ET, with television coverage on NBC.
Public Betting Odds Factors
- Cincinnati’s brand among gamblers was damaged beyond repair in 2025.
- The Bengals will get some looks from bargain hunters hoping to get a better price from oddsmakers trying to even out the betting action.
- On the other hand, the Ravens will get plenty of casual sector action.
- The Ravens have credibility as a perennial contender on the rebound.
- The casual sector always prefers the power brand home team.
Bengals at Ravens Predictions
Handicapping Factors to Consider
- Following a horrible start, the Ravens are on the march back towards the playoffs and a potential division title.
- As mentioned earlier, the Ravens own their series with the Bengals. So, too, is the fact that Cincinnati is shorthanded.
- The loss of Burrow and the defense's helplessness have triggered a flood of red ink.
- Baltimore is regaining its strength.
Bengals at Ravens Prime Best Bet: Baltimore Ravens
Bengals at Ravens Betting Tips
- Baltimore opened as a 7-point favorite and a -370 moneyline chalk.
- Cincinnati opened as a 7-point dog and a +295 moneyline dog.
- The Bengals and Ravens opened with a total of 51.5
Cincinnati Bengals
- Cincinnati ranks 24th for total offense, 16th for passing, 30th for rushing, 19th for scoring, and 29th for fewest turnovers committed.
- Cincinnati ranks 32nd for total defense, 32nd vs. the pass, 31st vs. the rush, 32nd for fewest points allowed, and 13th for takeaways.
- Last game, the Cincinnati Bengals lost 26-20 against the New England Patriots as 7.5-point home dogs.
- The game went under the total of 51.5.
- Cincinnati is 3-8 straight up, 4-7 against the spread, and 6-4-1 over/under the total.
Baltimore Ravens
- Overall, Baltimore ranks 21st for total offense, 29th for passing, 6th for rushing, 10th for scoring, and 16th for fewest turnovers committed.
- Baltimore ranks 22nd for total defense, 24th vs. the pass, 20th vs. the rush, 18th for fewest points allowed, and 18th for takeaways.
- Last game, the Baltimore Ravens won 23-10 against the New York Jets as 14-point home favorites. The game went under the total of 44.5.
- Baltimore is 6-5 straight up, 4-7 against the spread, and 7-4 over/under the total.
Bengals at Ravens Head-to-Head and Key Stats
- In the series between the Ravens and Bengals, the Ravens have bossed the cashier’s cage.
- Baltimore has covered the NFL betting odds in five of their most recent six games with Cincy.
- The Ravens and Bengals went over the total in 12 of their last 16 meetings.
- Specifically in Baltimore, the Ravens have delivered the cash in seven of their last 10 home games against the Bengals.
- The Bengals and Ravens went over the total in five of their most recent eight meetings at Baltimore.
- Late on, the Bengals have been in free fall in their road games.
- Cincinnati covered the spread in only one of its last six road games.
- The Bengals went under the total in four of their last six road matchups.
- On the other hand, Baltimore has been a profitable team at home.
- The Ravens covered the spread in five of their most recent eight home games.
- Baltimore went under the total in only six of its last 20 home tilts.
