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    The Baltimore Ravens (3-1) hit the road for an AFC North battle against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2) on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium.

    The Ravens own the 12th-ranked offense this year (24.8 points per game), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best with just 14.5 points allowed per game. The Steelers have struggled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking fourth-worst in total offense (263 total yards per game) and third-worst in total defense (403 total yards allowed per game).

    Ravens vs. Steelers Picks

    Splash Inc. users are divided on the Sunday NFL matchup between the Ravens and the Steelers. At the moment, 10.9% of users think the Steelers will win straight up as underdogs, while 77.2% of users expect the Ravens will cover as 4-point favorites.

    Game Info: Ravens vs. Steelers

    • Game Day: Sunday, October 8, 2023
    • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
    • TV Channel: CBS
    • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Stadium: Acrisure Stadium

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    Take a look at the betting trends and insights below before making a wager on Sunday’s Baltimore-Pittsburgh spread (Baltimore -4) or over/under (38 points).

    Game Trends for Ravens

    • The Ravens have posted a 3-1-0 record against the spread this season.
    • The Ravens are 1-1 against the spread when favored by 4 points or more this season.
    • The Ravens have combined with their opponent to go over in one of four games with a set total (25%).

    Stats & Insights for Ravens

    • The Ravens sport the 13th-ranked offense this season (335 yards per game), and they’ve been even better on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best with just 260.8 yards allowed per game.
    • The Ravens rank 12th in points scored this season (24.8 points per game), but they’ve been shining on defense, ranking third-best in the NFL with 14.5 points allowed per game.
    • Defensively, the Ravens have been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking third-best by giving up only 168.3 passing yards per game. They rank 26th on offense (183.8 passing yards per game).
    • Offensively, the Ravens have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fourth-best in the NFL by averaging 151.3 per game. They rank seventh on defense (92.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
    • The Ravens rank 19th in third-down defense this season (40.8% third-down percentage allowed), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with a 47.4% third-down percentage.
    • The Ravens have the best defense in the NFL in terms of yards per play allowed (4.3), while their offense is ranked 14th, gaining 5.5 per play.
    • With five forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against five turnovers committed (13th in NFL), the Ravens’ even turnover margin ranks 15th in the NFL.

    Best Players for Ravens

    • Lamar Jackson: 794 PASS YDS / 198.5 YPG / 74.3% / 4 TD / 1 INT / 41 CAR / 220 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
    • Gus Edwards: 44 CAR / 193 YDS / 48.3 YPG / 1 TD
    • Zay Flowers: 24 REC / 244 YDS / 61 YPG / 0 TD
    • Mark Andrews: 14 REC / 160 YDS / 53.3 YPG / 3 TD
    • Nelson Agholor: 10 REC / 106 YDS / 35.3 YPG / 1 TD
    • Roquan Smith: 43 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 3 PD

    Game Trends for Steelers

    • The Steelers are 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
    • Out of Steelers four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).

    Stats & Insights for Steelers

    • The Steelers have struggled on both offense and defense this season, ranking fourth-worst in total offense (263 total yards per game) and third-worst in total defense (403 total yards allowed per game).
    • The Steelers rank 25th in the NFL with 15.5 points per contest on offense, and they rank 23rd with 25 points surrendered per game on defense.
    • In terms of passing, the Steelers rank 25th in the NFL (184.3 passing yards per game) and 26th on defense (254.5 passing yards allowed per contest).
    • The Steelers have been outplayed on both sides of the ball in terms of rushing this season, ranking fourth-worst in rushing yards (78.8 per game) and fourth-worst in rushing yards allowed (148.5 per game).
    • The Steelers are posting a 36.2% third-down conversion percentage on offense this season (22nd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are surrendering a 38.9% third-down rate (15th-ranked) on defense.
    • With 4.9 yards per play on offense, the Steelers rank 26th in the NFL. On defense they rank 25th, giving up 6 yards per play.
    • With eight forced turnovers (fifth in NFL) and five turnovers committed (13th in NFL) this season, the Steelers rank ninth in the NFL with a turnover margin of +3.

    Best Players for Steelers

    • Najee Harris: 49 CAR / 210 YDS / 52.5 YPG / 0 TD / 4 REC / 34 YDS / 8.5 YPG / 0 TD
    • Jaylen Warren: 25 CAR / 84 YDS / 21 YPG / 0 TD / 18 REC / 127 YDS / 31.8 YPG / 0 TD
    • George Pickens: 16 REC / 263 YDS / 65.8 YPG / 1 TD
    • Calvin Austin III: 12 REC / 143 YDS / 35.8 YPG / 1 TD
    • Minkah Fitzpatrick: 32 TKL / 2 PD
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