Ravens vs Bengals Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets – NFL, Week 2

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  • The Bengals are -3.5 point favorites vs the Ravens
  • Total (Over/Under): 46 points
  • Watch the game on CBS

The Baltimore Ravens (1-0) visit Paycor Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (0-1) on Sep. 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Cincinnati.

The Bengals are betting favorites in this Week 2 matchup, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The Ravens vs. Bengals Over/Under is 46.5 total points for the game.

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Ravens vs. Bengals Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Ravens+3.5 -11546.5 -110+145
Bengals -3.5 -10546.5 -110-175

Ravens vs. Bengals Prediction

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Bengals will win this Week 2 game with 55.3% confidence.

Ravens vs Bengals Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Ravens will cover the spread with 61.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Ravens and Bengals, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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Best Ravens Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Ravens players this Week 2 game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Lamar Jackson has hit the TD Passes Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+6.35 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Lamar Jackson has hit the Completions Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Devin Duvernay has hit the Longest Reception Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.65 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Devin Duvernay has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 away games (+4.65 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Tyler Huntley has hit the Longest Rush Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 79% ROI)

Best Bengals Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Bengals players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Ja’Marr Chase has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Ja’Marr Chase has hit the Receptions Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+6.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Joe Burrow has hit the Interceptions Under in 8 of his last 10 games at home (+5.20 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Joe Mixon has hit the Longest Rush Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+5.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Joe Burrow has hit the Passing Yards Under in 14 of his last 21 games (+5.00 Units / 19% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Bengals vs Ravens

Player Name 1st TD Odds
Ja'Marr Chase +650
Joe Mixon +700
Tee Higgins +900
Lamar Jackson +900
Mark Andrews +1000

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Bengals vs Ravens

Player Name Anytime TD Odds
Ja'Marr Chase -140
Joe Mixon -120
Tee Higgins +120
Lamar Jackson +140
Mark Andrews +150

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Bengals vs Ravens

Player Name Over Under
Irv Smith 26.5 -115 26.5 -115
Tyler Boyd 35.5 -115 35.5 -115
Tee Higgins 60.5 -115 60.5 -115
Joe Mixon 21.5 -120 21.5 -110
Ja’Marr Chase 79.5 -115 79.5 -115

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Bengals vs Ravens

Player Name Over Under
Joe Mixon 56.5 -110 56.5 -120
Joe Burrow 11.5 -110 11.5 -120
Lamar Jackson 43.5 -110 43.5 -120
  • The Baltimore Ravens have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in their last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 81% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Ravens have hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.55 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Ravens have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 away games (+2.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Ravens have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Ravens have hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 21 games (+2.40 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Bengals have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 22 games (+7.15 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Bengals have scored first in their last 7 games at home (+7.05 Units / 64% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Bengals have covered the 4Q Spread in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Bengals have covered the 2H Spread in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.60 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.40 Units / 23% ROI)

Ravens Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Ravens went 1-0 (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Ravens are 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 21.51% ROI
  • Ravens are 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Ravens are 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / ROI

Bengals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Bengals went 0-1 (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

  • Bengals are 0-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Bengals are 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
  • Bengals are 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

Baltimore Ravens: Keys to the Game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals

The Ravens are winless (0-3) when allowing more than 50% of third down conversions opportunities since the 2021 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .278.

The Ravens were 2-1 (.667) when rushing less than 25 times in the 2022 season — 4th-best in NFL; League Avg: .315.

The Ravens were 6-2 (.750) when intercepting at least 1 pass in the 2022 season — tied for 6th-best in NFL; League Avg: .614.

The Ravens were 10-7 (.588) in the 2022 season — tied for 8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .496.

Cincinnati Bengals: Keys to the Game vs. the Baltimore Ravens

The Bengals are 6-1 (.857) vs top 10 pass offenses since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .356.

The Bengals are undefeated (3-0) vs top 10 pass offenses since the 2022 season — tied for best in NFL; League Avg: .348.

The Bengals are 15-1 (.938) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .584.

The Bengals were 8-3 (.727) when rushing less than 25 times in the 2022 season — 3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .315.

Additional Matchup Notes for Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals TEs have just 33.7 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — fourth-worst in NFL. The Ravens have allowed an average ofjust 36.7 receiving yards per game to TEs since the 2022 season — fifth-best in NFL.

Bengals WRs have 189.2 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — tied for third-best in NFL. The Ravens have averaged 170.8 receiving yards per game allowed to WRs since the 2022 season — fourth-worst in NFL.

Bengals RBs have 47.8 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — third-best in NFL. The Ravens have averaged 41.2 receiving yards per game allowed to RBs since the 2022 season — fifth-worst in NFL.

Ravens WRs have 7 receiving touchdowns since the 2022 season — third-fewest in NFL. The Bengals have allowed 18 receiving touchdowns since the 2022 season — fourth-fewest in NFL.

Ravens TEs have 55 receptions in 8 games (6.9 per game) since Week 12 of the 2022 Season — third-best in NFL. The Bengals have allowed 6.1 receptions per game to TEs since Week 12 of the 2022 Season — third-worst in NFL.

Ravens TEs have averaged 11.1 targets per game since Week 12 of the 2022 Season — highest in NFL. The Bengals have allowed 6.1 receptions per game to TEs since Week 12 of the 2022 Season — third-worst in NFL.

Baltimore Ravens Offense: Important Stats

The Ravens have targeted WRs 42% of the time (214 Pass Attempts/510 plays) since the 2022 season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 57%.

The Ravens have targeted TEs 40% of the time (205 Pass Attempts/510 plays) since the 2022 season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 20%.

The Ravens targeted TEs 42% of the time (203 Pass Attempts/488 plays) in the 2022 season — highest in NFL; League Avg: 20%.

The Ravens targeted WRs 41% of the time (198 Pass Attempts/488 plays) in the 2022 season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 57%.

Cincinnati Bengals Offense: Important Stats

The Bengals ran successful plays on 17% of plays in Week 1 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 40%.

The Bengals ran successful plays on 15% of plays in the 2nd half in Week 1 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 39%.

The Bengals ran successful plays on 0% of rush attempts in the 2nd half in Week 1 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 40%.

The Bengals ran successful plays on 11% of rush attempts in Week 1 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 40%.

Baltimore Ravens Defense: Important Stats

29% of the plays ran against the Ravens were in the red zone in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 15%.

The Ravens defense has allowed 173 of 624 (28%) first downs on the ground since the 2021 season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 37%.

24% of the plays run against the Ravens have been in the red zone in the 4th quarter since the 2021 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 16%.

23% of the plays ran against the Ravens were in the red zone in the 2nd half in the 2022 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 14%.

Cincinnati Bengals Defense: Important Stats

The Bengals defense allowed successful plays on 31% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.

The Bengals defense allowed a passer rating of just 70.3 when blitzing (98 Pass Attempts) in the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 92.0.

The Bengals defense has allowed successful plays on 36% of plays in the 3rd quarter since the 2021 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

The Bengals defense has allowed successful plays on 31% of pass attempts in the 3rd quarter since the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.

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