Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers Free NFL Picks & Playoff Odds
by Tony Sink - 12/30/2014
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On Saturday night, the Baltimore Ravens (10-6) will have to face the Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) for the third time this year when they square off in the AFC Wild Card game in Pittsburgh. Baltimore won the first meeting 26-6, but the Steelers got revenge in their Week 9 game by defeating them 43-23 at home.
The Ravens are coming into the Wild Card game as winners of three out of their last four regular season games. In their Week 17 game, they defeated the Cleveland Browns to earn their spot in the playoffs.
Baltimore's offense finished in the top 10 in the league in both rushing and points per game, while their defense only gave up 18.9 points per game. Quarterback Joe Flacco took every single snap for them this year and threw for 3,986 yards with 27 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
The Steelers finished their season by winning their final four games, which helped them clinch the AFC North title. It came down to their Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals this past Sunday night, which they were able to win 27-17 at home.
During the regular season, the Steelers didn't have the stingy defense that they have come to be known for, but their offense was in the top 10 in yards per game and scoring. Ben Roethlisberger has been one of the top quarterbacks in the league this season by throwing for nearly 5,000 yards with 32 touchdown passes.
Baltimore Ravens Betting Trends
Baltimore Ravens are 8-8-0 Against the Spread
Baltimore Ravens are 7-9-0 against the Over/Under
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends
Pittsburgh Steelers are 9-7-0 Against the Spread
Pittsburgh Steelers are 9-7-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Baltimore Ravens
12/29/14 DE Chris Canty Ankle ""?"" Saturday vs. Pittsburgh
12/29/14 T Eugene Monroe Ankle ""?"" Saturday vs. Pittsburgh
12/29/14 NT Haloti Ngata Suspension Served probable Saturday vs. Pittsburgh
12/23/14 T Rick Wagner Foot IR
12/22/14 S Terrence Brooks Knee IR
12/18/14 LS Kevin McDermott Elbow IR
12/17/14 RB Lorenzo Taliaferro Ankle IR
11/17/14 CB Jimmy Smith Foot IR
10/18/14 DL Christo Bilukidi Ankle IR
09/23/14 TE Dennis Pitta Hip IR
09/08/14 RB Ray Rice Suspension has been released
09/04/14 DT Terrence Cody Hip out indefinitely
09/04/14 OG Will Rackley Concussion IR
09/04/14 CB Aaron Ross Achilles IR
09/04/14 DL Brent Urban Knee IR
09/04/14 DL Kapron Lewis-Moore Achilles IR
09/04/14 WR Jeremy Butler Undisclosed IR
Pittsburgh Steelers
12/29/14 CB Ike Taylor Knee ""?"" Saturday vs. Baltimore
12/29/14 RB Le'Veon Bell Knee ""?"" Saturday vs. Baltimore
12/29/14 TE Michael Palmer Groin ""?"" Saturday vs. Baltimore
12/29/14 S Troy Polamalu Knee ""?"" Saturday vs. Baltimore
12/06/14 CB Cortez Allen Thumb IR
12/02/14 DE Brett Keisel Tricep IR
09/04/14 LB Jordan Zumwalt Groin IR
Tony's Pick: Take Pittsburgh
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