Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 5 game
The top spot in the AFC North is still up for grabs, and the Baltimore Ravens (3-1) and Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) will square off a chance to take the early lead.
Baltimore was able to take advantage of a Deshaun Watson-less Cleveland Browns team, causing havoc for rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson while the offense rolled behind Lamar Jackson with a 28-3 victory. Now, the Ravens are one of four AFC teams entering Week 5 with three wins.
It was a game to forget for Pittsburgh in a blowout loss to the rebuilding Houston Texans. The defense was exposed by No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud, while the offense one again was non-existent. Now, questions linger on the health of quarterback Kenny Pickett, who was hurt with a knee injury. Can the offense bounce back with the possibility of its franchise quarterback out?
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Spread: Ravens (-4.5)
Moneyline: Ravens (-210); Steelers (+170)
Over/under: 38
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NFL Week 5 odds, predictions and picks
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Lorenzo Reyes: Ravens 23, Steelers 13
Pittsburgh’s offense is too unreliable and with Kenny Pickett’s knee injury even if he’s available, he may be limited. If it’s Mitchell Trubisky who goes, I have all the confidence in the world in the Ravens in this spot
Tyler Dragon: Ravens 26, Steelers 17
The injury bug is swirling through the Ravens right now. Despite the slew of injuries, the Ravens are 4-1. That’s in large part because their franchise QB Lamar Jackson is healthy and playing like an MVP once again. A win over Pittsburgh will make the Ravens 3-0 on the road against AFC North opponents. Baltimore has a chance to create some separation in the division standings.
Victoria Hernandez: Ravens 25, Steelers 13
The Steelers will have a hard time matching the Ravens’ momentum with or without Kenny Pickett. Pittsburgh failed to reach the end zone against the Texans last week and will continue to struggle while Lamar Jackson is living his best life after a four-touchdown performance to beat a division opponent.
Jordan Mendoza: Ravens 21, Steelers 12
As is the case with this rivalry, this game will be a war. Expect it to be low-scoring, as in the past five meetings, the winner of the game only reached 20 points once. The Steelers have had Baltimore's number recently, but the offense is still a mess and Lamar Jackson is finding his rhythm after last week.
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