📅 Game Info — Time, Date & Broadcast
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 27, 2025 — kickoff at 8:20 p.m. ET (Eastern Time). Cincinnati Bengals+2NBC Sports+2
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD. baltimoreravens.com+1
- Television Broadcast: Nationally on NBC. Cincinnati Bengals+1
- Streaming: Available on Peacock and NFL+ International (outside China). Cincinnati Bengals+1
- Announcers: Play-by-play: Mike Tirico; Analyst: Jason Garrett; Sideline reporter: Melissa Stark. Cincinnati Bengals
- Radio (US): In Cincinnati: WCKY-AM (1530), WEBN-FM (102.7), WLW700. Cincinnati Bengals
📈 Betting Odds & Game Lines
As of the most recent odds update:
- Moneyline: Bengals are the underdog at +280, Ravens favored at −355. NBC Sports+1
- Point Spread: Ravens −7. NBC Sports+1
- Over/Under (Total Points): 51.5. NBC Sports+1
Some alternate sportsbooks list slightly different odds (e.g. Ravens at −370, Bengals at +350), which is normal close to game-day as lines shift. Oddschecker.com+1
🔎 Context & Key Storylines
- Division stakes: This is a high-stakes clash in the AFC North. The Ravens host the Bengals during a key Thanksgiving primetime slot — an opportunity to strengthen their position in a tight division race. SI+2baltimoreravens.com+2
- Recent trend: The Ravens have had success at home against Cincinnati. Historically, Baltimore leads the all-time series. NFL Playoff+2baltimoreravens.com+2
- Injuries / QBs to watch: Expected starting quarterbacks are Joe Burrow for the Bengals and Lamar Jackson for the Ravens. However, there are reports Jackson “does not look 100%,” which could impact Baltimore’s game plan. NBC Sports+1
- Scoring environment: Both teams have seen the “OVER” hit in many of their games this season — indicating this could be a higher-scoring affair, depending on offensive execution and defensive lapses. NBC Sports+1
🧠 Prediction & What to Watch
Analyst projections and betting trends lean toward a Ravens victory — but with a few caveats that give the Bengals a shot:
- Prediction: Ravens win by roughly a touchdown, e.g. Baltimore 28, Cincinnati 20. The favored Ravens have home-field advantage, momentum, and are expected to cover the −7 spread.
- But … if Joe Burrow plays smart and gets good protection, the Bengals might keep it close. A surprise strong rushing attack or a few key defensive stops could swing momentum — maybe enough to push the game close or even force a shootout/sloppy finish.
- Watch:
- Health and mobility of Lamar Jackson — if he’s limited, Ravens’ offense could struggle.
- Bengals’ offensive line and pass protection — pressure on Burrow would kill drives.
- Turnovers — a big interception or fumble recovery could tilt field position and swing the game.
- Third-down conversions & red-zone efficiency — both teams will likely trade drives; execution matters.
Given context + odds + current season trends, Ravens are the safe bet. But in a rivalry game — especially one played on primetime — surprises happen.
If you like — I can also pull up 3 alternative betting scenarios for the game (moneyline upset, over/under, spread cover) + value pick based on statistical trends.
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