Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers Free NFL Picks & Week 9 Odds
by Tony Sink - 10/29/2014
Sunday, November 2, 2014 at 8:30 PM on NBC
Heinz Field in Pittsburgh
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The Baltimore Ravens (5-3) will be going up against the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) on Sunday night in a battle between two of the better offenses in the NFL. The Ravens and the Steelers split their two-game season series last year.
The Ravens gave up a late quarterback sneak in their game against the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday and lost 27-24. They were only able to throw for 187 yards in that loss and they ended up turning the ball over twice.
The Ravens' defense has only given up 16.4 points per game this season, which is second-best in the NFL right now. Running back Justin Forsett has averaged 5.5 yards per carry this season and has 571 rushing yards with three scores. Wide receiver Steve Smith has caught 41 passes for 675 yards and four touchdowns.
In their game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, the Steelers had their best offensive performance of the year by beating them 51-34 at home. They were able to gain 639 yards in that win, which included 522 yards through the air.
Through eight games, the Steelers have gained 418.2 yards per game and they are scoring 25.6 points per game. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has had a very solid season so far by passing for 2,380 yards with 16 touchdowns and just three interceptions. Veteran wide receiver Antonio Brown has caught 60 passes for 852 yards and seven touchdowns.
Baltimore Ravens Betting Trends
Baltimore Ravens are 5-3-0 Against the Spread
Baltimore Ravens are 4-4-0 against the Over/Under
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends
Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-4-0 Against the Spread
Pittsburgh Steelers are 5-3-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Baltimore Ravens
10/27/14 WR Torrey Smith Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
10/27/14 WR Michael Campanaro Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
10/26/14 CB Jimmy Smith Foot "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh
10/25/14 TE Owen Daniels Knee expected to miss 2-3 weeks
10/18/14 DL Christo Bilukidi Ankle IR
10/09/14 DE Chris Canty Wrist out indefinitely
10/08/14 CB Asa Jackson Toe IR - designated return
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
10/26/14 T Marcus Gilbert Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore
10/26/14 S Shamarko Thomas Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore
10/26/14 NT Steve McLendon Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore
09/23/14 LB Jarvis Jones Wrist IR - designated return
09/22/14 CB Ike Taylor Arm out indefinitely
09/04/14 LB Jordan Zumwalt Groin IR
Tony's Pick: Take Pittsburgh
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