Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass during the second quarter against the New York Jets at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.

In the final game of the NFL's Thanksgiving Day tripleheader, the Cincinnati Bengals (3-8) visit the Baltimore Ravens (6-5). Kickoff from M&T Bank Stadium is at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC / Peacock). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NFL odds around the Bengals vs. Ravens odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Bengals have lost 4 games in a row and 8 of their last 9, but they anticipate the return of QB Joe Burrow. Last Sunday they lost 26-20 to the New England Patriots, covering the 7.5-point spread as home underdogs as the Under (51.5) cashed.

After a 1-5 start, the Ravens have won their last 5 games in a row to seize the lead in the AFC North. They knocked off the New York Jets 23-10 on Sunday, but did not cover the 14-point spread as home favorites. The Under (44.5) cashed.

The Ravens lead the all-time series 32-27, including one postseason meeting, and have won the last 4 meetings. In their last meeting in November 2024, the Ravens won 35-34 at home with the Bengals covering the 6-point spread as underdogs and the Over (53) cashing.

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Bengals at Ravens odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 8:57 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Bengals +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Ravens -375 (bet $375 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Bengals +7.5 (-115) | Ravens -7.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at Ravens key injuries

Bengals

  • RB Tahj Brooks (concussion) out
  • WR Jermaine Burton (ankle) out
  • DE Trey Hendrickson (hip, pelvis) out
  • WR Tee Higgins (concussion) out
  • DE Cam Sample (oblique) questionable

Ravens

  • DT Taven Bryan (knee) out
  • RB Justice Hill (neck) out

Bengals at Ravens picks and predictions

Prediction

Ravens 31, Bengals 23

Moneyline

The Bengals are expected to have Burrow back for the first time Week 2, but he doesn't help their dismal defense. The 26 points the Patriots scored on Sunday were the fewest Cincinnati had allowed since Week 1. They allowed over 30 points in their previous 4 games.

Meanwhile, over the Ravens' last 5 games, they have allowed an average of 13.4 points, albeit mostly against struggling teams.

That said, the Ravens are averaging 26.2 points per game over their last 5.

Burrow's return will boost the Cincy offense, but they will struggle to stop the Ravens, especially with no Hendrickson. The Ravens will win, but the ML doesn't give you the value that the spread does.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Ravens won both games against the Bengals last season by a combined 4 points. They have won their last 5 games all by at least 7.

The Bengals are 2-6 ATS in their 8 losses.

BET RAVENS -7 (-105).

Over/Under

Both meetings last season finished way over this total (51.5) with totals of 69 and 79 points.

The Ravens' last 6 games did not reach 52 total points. The Bengals' last 2 games didn't reach 52 points, but their previous 3 games did. However, with the return of Burrow, Cincy's offense is sure to be better.

BET OVER 51.5 (-110).

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