The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last five games against the Baltimore Ravens as those division rivals get ready to meet at Heinz Field in Wild Card Weekend betting action on Saturday.
More importantly, the Steelers have won and covered all four recent playoff meetings with their AFC North rivals.
Pittsburgh and Baltimore split their two meetings this past season both SU and ATS, with the Ravens winning 26-6 as a 2.5-point home favorite on September 11 and the Steelers winning 43-23 as a 2-point home favorite on November 2. Overall the Steelers are 5-5 SU and 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games against the Ravens dating back to the 2010 season.
The game opened with the Steelers favored by a field goal over at Sportsbook. The Ravens are 5-0 ATS in their past five playoff games while the Steelers are 5-0 ATS in their past five home playoff games. For totals bettors, an intriguing angle – the OVER has prevailed 11 straight times in Pitt home playoff games.
Computer Prediction: Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Pick
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Steelers to win this game on Saturday 33-29. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Steelers currently sport a record of 11-5, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 9-7 ATS. The Baltimore Ravens are 10-6 and 8-8 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Pittsburgh Steelers post a 9-7 over under record this season, while the Baltimore Ravens have gone 7-9 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Baltimore injuries news.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 5-rated Pittsburgh Steelers and the No. 12-ranked Baltimore Ravens, according to the NFL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark.
How Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Stats Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 27.25 PPG, against a Ravens defense that ranks No. 6 this week at 18.88 PPG. The Steelers aerial game is averaging 300.75 yards per game, more than the Ravens secondary allows through the air, 248.31 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Baltimore Ravens own the league's No. 6-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 96.63 yards per game when on the road. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, rates No. 31 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last game, Baltimore's aerial attack generated 312 yards and the Ravens came away with a 20-10 victory over Cleveland at M&T Bank Stadium.
In their last game, Pittsburgh's aerial attack generated 317 yards and the Steelers came away with a 27-17 victory over Cincinnati at Heinz Field.
Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Odds Trends
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home