Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers Week 13 betting guide

The Baltimore Ravens (8-3) face the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-5-1) at Heinz Field for Week 13 of the NFL. Let's take a look at the betting lines for Sunday's matchup. The Ravens started the week as 3.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 5.0, leaving the Ravens at -210 and Steelers at +175. The total points line is set at 44.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -106.

• The Ravens have a 5-6-0 ATS record this season, while the Steelers hold a record of 4-7-0.
• The Ravens have a 5-6-0 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line and six have gone under). The Steelers have a 4-7-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Ravens are averaging 23.9 points per game this season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Steelers are averaging 20.4 (22nd).
• Defensively, the Ravens are giving up only 21.8 points per game this season (9th in the league), while the Steelers are giving up an average of 24.3 points (23rd).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 393.5, the Ravens rank 4th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Steelers rank 22nd with just 325.5 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Ravens are giving up 359.9 per game this season (19th in the league), while the Steelers are giving up an average of 367.5 (25th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Ravens have recorded 242.8 passing yards per game this season (13th in the league). Comparatively, the Steelers' defense has given up 234.5 passing yards per game (12th).
• Meanwhile, the Steelers have recorded 238.5 passing yards per game this season (15th in the league), while the Ravens' defense has given up 275.7 passing yards per game (32nd).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Ravens have recorded an impressive 150.7 rushing yards per game this season (2nd in the league). This is likely to be an area they look to exploit against the Steelers, who rank 28th for opponent rushing yards, conceding 133.1 per game.
• On the other hand, the Steelers have recorded 87.1 rushing yards per game this season (28th in the league), while the Ravens are giving up 84.2 rushing yards per game (2nd).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, both teams have recorded 10 total takeaways this season (T28th in the league).
• On offense, the Ravens have recorded 17 total giveaways this season (24th in the league), while the Steelers have taken better care of the ball, recording 14 (T11th).

First to Score

The Ravens are -141 to score first, while the Steelers are +110.

• The Ravens have scored first in seven of their 11 games this season.
• The Steelers have scored first in six of their 11 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Ravens have recorded the first touchdown in four of their 11 games this season.
• The Steelers have recorded the first touchdown in six of their 11 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Baltimore Touchdown 2 / 11 +170

Baltimore Field Goal 5 / 11 +330

Baltimore Safety 0 / 11 +8000

Pittsburgh Touchdown 5 / 11 +310

Pittsburgh Field Goal 1 / 11 +300

Pittsburgh Safety 0 / 11 +8000

Which team will get a quick start?

The Ravens are -186 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Steelers are +150.

• The Ravens have been the first to score 10 points in five of their 11 games this season.
• The Steelers have been the first to score 10 points in four of their 11 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Ravens are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -155, while the Steelers are +135.

• The Ravens have a 4-4-3 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Steelers hold a record of 4-6-1.

Last Time They Met

The Steelers recorded a 19-14 victory over the Ravens at Heinz Field when these teams last met in Week 12, 2020. Marquise Brown had a huge outing in the Ravens' loss during that matchup, finishing with 85 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown.