Two teams at opposite ends of the AFC North will clash during the Thanksgiving NFL evening lineup as the Baltimore Ravens face the Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens are currently lead the division along with the Pittsburgh Steelers, holding a tiebreaker advantage. Meanwhile, the Bengals are struggling at the bottom, but are set to welcome back receiver Ja’Marr Chase from suspension and the return of quarterback Joe Burrow (toe) should also bolster their squad.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 PM ET in Baltimore. The Ravens are favored by 7 points according to the Bengals vs. Ravens odds, with an over/under set at 52. Before placing your bets on the Ravens vs. Bengals, be sure to check the SportsLine prediction model.

Why the Ravens might cover

After a difficult start with a 1-5 record, injuries to Lamar Jackson have been overcome, leading to five wins in a row for the Ravens. They are 3-2 against the spread during this period and nearly clinched two additional covers that could have given them a perfect stretch. Jackson appears healthier, and the defensive unit has shown significant improvement. Since a heavy loss to the Texans earlier in October, no opponents have scored over 20 points against the Ravens. The Bengals are regaining health, but Tee Higgins is sidelined due to a concussion. Moreover, Burrow’s performance post-injury remains uncertain, giving Baltimore a solid path to cover the spread. Discover which side to bet on at SportsLine.

Why the Bengals could cover

Having Burrow back on the field heightens the competitiveness of this matchup. Cincinnati put up a good fight against the New England Patriots in their recent game, falling 26-20 but managing to stay within the spread of 7.5 points. Now with Burrow returning and Chase reinstated after his suspension, the Bengals hope to challenge Baltimore’s offense, which has only managed 23 points over the last two weeks against weaker opponents. This presents Cincinnati with a viable chance to keep the score close. Check out where to place your bet at SportsLine.

How to make Ravens vs. Bengals picks

For the match on Thanksgiving, our predictions lean toward an ‘Over’ with an anticipated total of 54 points. Plus, one side of the spread has shown success above 50% of the time. Find out which side to back at SportsLine and use promo code CHAMPIONSHIP to get your introductory month for just $1!