The Baltimore Ravens are in the thick of the AFC playoff race, while the Cincinnati Bengals are grasping at straws to punch their postseason ticket when the two teams meet at Paycor Stadium on Sunday, December 14.
My Ravens vs. Bengals predictions and NFL picks expect a high-scoring game going in Baltimore’s favor thanks to a resurgence from wide receiver Rashod Bateman.
Ravens vs Bengals prediction
Ravens vs Bengals Best bet: Rashod Bateman Over 17.5 receiving yards (-110)
It’s been a tale of two seasons for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman.
He hauled in nine touchdowns with a high-end 16.6 yards per reception and 15.2 aDoT last year, but has only found the end zone twice with respective 12.1 and 12.9 marks through 11 games this season.
The dip has led to a free fall in Bateman’s receiving yards total, and his Week 15 number is his lowest since the beginning of last season.
His role as the No. 2 wide receiver in the Baltimore offense is etched in stone, though. Bateman has played the second-most snaps at the position in all 11 games he’s suited up for.
Of course, this is also a cakewalk matchup against one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
The Cincinnati Bengals rank 32nd in dropback success rate, 28th in PFF coverage grade, and have allowed the second-highest yards per target. I like Bateman to clear this total for a second consecutive game in Week 15.
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Ravens vs Bengals same-game parlay
If things went differently for the Ravens in Week 14, the Bengals would be a significantly larger underdog Sunday.
Baltimore dominated the time of possession (33:44) against the Pittsburgh Steelers last week, and the Ravens are still chasing down a postseason berth. Plus, Baltimore is just two games removed from a five-game winning streak.
As noted, there’s no stop in the Cincinnati defense, and even with shaky quarterback play from Lamar Jackson the past four weeks, the Ravens have still scored the 13th-most points per game while ranking 15th in offensive DVOA.
A date with the Bengals is just what the Ravens need, and these two teams played to the Over in four consecutive games before totaling 46 points and falling short of the number in Week 13.
Ravens vs Bengals SGP
- Ravens -2.5
- Over 51.5
- Rashod Bateman Over 18.5 receiving yards
Our big-ticket SGP: The great Bateman
The Bengals have been shredded by opposing tight ends this season, so I’m anticipating a focus on shoring up against the position.
That should leave extra space and time for Bateman, who garnered a pair of red-zone targets in Week 14.
Ravens vs Bengals SGP
- Ravens -2.5
- Over 51.5
- Rashod Bateman Over 18.5 receiving yards
- Rashod Bateman anytime TD
Ravens vs Bengals odds
- Spread: Ravens -2.5 | Bengals +2.5
- Moneyline: Ravens -145 | Bengals +125
- Over/Under: Over 51.5 | Under 51.5
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Ravens vs Bengals trend to know
The Bengals have hit the Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI). Find more NFL betting trends for Ravens vs. Bengals.
How to watch Ravens vs Bengals
| Location | Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH |
| Date | Sunday, December 14, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 1:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | CBS |
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