SportsLine’s model has simulated Pittsburgh vs. Baltimore on Saturday in Week 16 10,000 times and revealed its NFL picks and NFL predictions
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An AFC North showdown features the Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) visiting the Baltimore Ravens (9-5) on Saturday during Week 16. The Steelers are coming off a loss that ended their two-game win streak. In Week 15, the Philadelphia Eagles beat Pittsburgh, 27-13. Meanwhile, the Ravens torched the New York Giants, 35-14, and have covered the spread in two of their last three games. Ravens receiver Rashod Bateman (foot) is questionable.
Kickoff from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. After opening at -5, Baltimore is now a 7-point favorite in the latest Steelers vs. Ravens odds from the SportsLine Consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 44.5. Before locking in any Steelers vs. Ravens picks, make sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model, as well as everything else that SportsLine has to help you crush your Week 16 picks.
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 16 of the 2024 NFL season on an incredible 27-11 betting hot streak on top-rated NFL picks this year. Longer term, it is on a 207-139 roll on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season and a 61-32 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of 2022.
The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that span. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps has seen strong returns.
Now, the model has simulated Steelers vs. Ravens 10,000 times and just revealed its coveted NFL picks and NFL betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines for Steelers vs. Ravens:
Steelers vs. Ravens spread: Baltimore -7Steelers vs. Ravens over/under: 44.5 pointsSteelers vs. Ravens money line: Baltimore -346, Pittsburgh +275PIT: Steelers are 10-4 against the spread this season BAL: Ravens are 7-6-1 against the spread this seasonSteelers vs. Ravens picks: See picks at SportsLineSteelers vs. Ravens streaming: FuboTV (Try for free)
Why the Ravens can cover
Quarterback Lamar Jackson is playing at an MVP level due to his pinpoint accuracy and speed as a runner. Jackson is fifth in the NFL in passing yards (3,580) and second in both passing touchdowns (34) and QBR (76). The 27-year-old has nine games with multiple passing touchdowns. In his last contest, Jackson went 21-of-25 for 290 passing yards and five touchdowns. He also has racked up 743 rushing yards this season.
Running back Derrick Henry brings a powerful force to the backfield. Henry is second in the NFL in rushing yards (1,474) and tied for second in rushing touchdowns (13). He has five games with at least 100 rushing yards in six games this season. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Steelers can cover
Pittsburgh is ninth in the NFL in total defense (316.6), fourth in run defense (94.4) and sixth in scoring defense (18.9). The Steelers have held eight opponents to 20 points or fewer. In Week 11, they held the Ravens to 16 points. Linebacker T.J. Watt is a game wrecker upfront and generates pressure consistently. The six-time Pro Bowler had 54 total tackles and 18 tackles for loss. He’s also tied for third in the NFL in sacks (11.5) and first in forced fumbles (6).
Quarterback Russell Wilson has given Pittsburgh stability under center. This season, he has 1,912 passing yards and 13 passing scores in eight games. Wilson has four games in 2024 with at least two passing touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Steelers vs. Ravens picks
The model is leaning Over the total, projecting 46 combined points and it also says one side of the spread cashes in over 50% of simulations. You can head to SportsLine to see the model’s picks.
So who wins Ravens vs. Steelers on Saturday, and which side of the spread cashes over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Ravens vs. Steelers spread to back, all from the model that has returned well over $7,000 on top-rated NFL picks.
