Pittsburgh Steelers @ Baltimore Ravens: Spread
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This matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens will be one of the most important games this weekend. Both teams look destined to make the playoffs, but the question is who will take the AFC North? Pittsburgh is currently in first place at 10-3 and Baltimore is only one win away. The Steelers have performed well as an underdog this season. They are 3-1, winning their last 3. Overall, they are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a 0.5 to 3 point road underdog. This is going to be a defensive struggle for both teams. The Steelers have the advantage of having the more experienced QB in Ben Roethlisberger. The only teams to have defeated the Steelers this season are teams with outstanding veteran quarterbacks. |
They include Philadelphia, New York and Indianapolis. Joe Flacco may be an outstanding quarterback one day but right now he is not comparable to the Manning brothers or Donovan McNabb. He has thrown 8 picks and was sacked 15 times this season in the 7 games he played versus teams who currently have winning records. Pittsburgh has a more efficient passing game than Baltimore and Big Ben has had success recently against the Ravens. He is 2-0 and has thrown for 400 yards and 6 touchdowns in his last 2 contests against Baltimore. If he continues to have this kind of success, the Steelers will definitely win. The Steelers are the best defensive team in the league. They rank first in all defensive categories. The Ravens will limit Pittsburgh offensive output butt they will definitely have a tougher time delivering offensively than the Steelers. Pittsburgh clinches the division with this win and they will get it.
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