Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Picks and Prediction - November 27, 2025

By: Dean Whitaker Published 11/26/2025, 09:26 PM ET
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NFL action on Thanksgiving, and we have a Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Prediction ready to rock and roll. The Bengals are off a 26-20 loss to New England at home to drop to 3-8 on the year. The Ravens come in at 6-5 on the year, and they have now won five in a row to move to 6-5 on the year. The Ravens have won the last four games in this series. Can they keep the streak alive?  Read on to see our Bengals vs Ravens prediction.

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Bengals Have Lost Four In A Row

At 3-8, the Bengals are limping into Thanksgiving night after a 26-20 home loss to the New England Patriots on November 23. Cincinnati actually jumped out to a 10-0 lead thanks to a Geno Stone pick-six and a long Evan McPherson field goal, but turnovers and missed opportunities doomed them. Joe Flacco threw for 183 yards with a touchdown and an interception, while Chase Brown ran for 107 yards on 19 carries. Mitchell Tinsley caught a late touchdown to pull the Bengals within three, but the Patriots answered with a field goal and held on. It was Cincinnati’s fourth straight defeat, and the frustration of not closing out games continues to define their season.

The Bengals’ offense has been inconsistent all year, averaging 22.5 points per game and ranking 19th in scoring. Flacco has been serviceable, throwing for over 2,400 yards and 15 touchdowns, but the turnovers have piled up. Ja’Marr Chase remains the centerpiece with 861 receiving yards and five touchdowns, while Tee Higgins has added 575 yards and seven scores. Chase Brown has emerged as a reliable runner, but the team ranks near the bottom in rushing yards per game. With Joe Burrow expected to return from injury, there’s hope for a spark, but the offensive line and rhythm issues remain glaring.

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Defensively, Cincinnati has been a disaster, ranking dead last in total defense at 415.8 yards allowed per game and giving up a league-worst 32.7 points per contest. They’ve struggled against both the run and the pass, allowing big plays and failing to generate consistent pressure. The secondary has been torched repeatedly, and the unit has only nine takeaways all season. Against Baltimore’s balanced attack, the Bengals will need to find ways to slow Derrick Henry and contain Lamar Jackson, or risk another long night under the primetime spotlight.

The Ravens Have Won Five In A Row

Baltimore has clawed back to 6-5 after a 23-10 win over the New York Jets on November 23. It wasn’t pretty early, as the Ravens trailed 7-3 at halftime, but Derrick Henry powered the offense with two third-quarter touchdown runs. Lamar Jackson threw for 153 yards on 13-of-23 passing, managing the game despite lingering ankle issues. The Ravens’ defense forced a key fumble late to seal the win, and Tyler Loop added three field goals. It marked Baltimore’s fifth straight victory, pulling them into a tie for first place in the AFC North alongside Pittsburgh.

Offensively, the Ravens average 25 points per game, ranking 10th in the league. Jackson has accounted for 15 passing touchdowns and three interceptions, while also contributing on the ground. Henry has been the workhorse, rushing for 871 yards and nine touchdowns, and continues to be the focal point of the attack. Rookie Zay Flowers has emerged as Jackson’s top target with 761 receiving yards, while Mark Andrews remains a reliable red-zone option with five scores. The passing game isn’t explosive, ranking 29th in yards, but the Ravens’ ability to grind out drives with their run game makes them tough to stop.

Defensively, Baltimore has been solid, allowing 23.7 points per game and ranking 19th in scoring defense, but their run defense has been stronger than their pass coverage. They’ve given up 230 passing yards per game, which ranks 24th, but have held opponents to just 117 rushing yards per game. The Ravens’ physical front, led by veterans like Justin Madubuike and Roquan Smith, has helped them control the line of scrimmage. Against Cincinnati, the Ravens will look to pressure Flacco or Burrow and force mistakes, while leaning on Henry to wear down the Bengals’ porous defense.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Pick

Bengals vs Ravens Spread Pick

  • Bengals +7.5 (4 Units)

Taking the points with Cincinnati at +7.5 makes sense now that Joe Burrow is back under center. Even though the Bengals have been inconsistent, Burrow’s presence elevates the offense and gives them a chance to stay competitive against Baltimore. With Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins both capable of breaking big plays, and Chase Brown showing he can move the chains on the ground, Cincinnati has enough balance to generate scoring drives. Getting more than a touchdown provides a cushion, especially if Burrow can avoid turnovers and exploit Baltimore’s secondary, which has shown vulnerability at times. The Bengals’ passing game is their best weapon, and Burrow’s return ensures they’ll lean heavily on it to keep pace.

Baltimore remains the stronger overall team, but their offense is built around Derrick Henry and a run-heavy approach that naturally shortens games. That style limits possessions and often keeps margins tighter, which plays directly into the value of grabbing the points. Cincinnati’s defense has been poor statistically, yet divisional matchups tend to be closer than expected, and Burrow’s ability to stretch the field gives the Bengals a realistic chance to trade scores. With the spread sitting at +7.5, Cincinnati doesn’t need to win outright—they just need to keep it competitive, and with Burrow back leading the offense, they have the firepower to do exactly that.

Bengals vs Ravens Over/Under Pick

  • Under 51.5 (5 Units)

The Under 51.5 makes sense here because both teams lean on styles that can slow the game down. Baltimore’s offense is built around Derrick Henry and a run-heavy approach that chews clock, while Lamar Jackson has been efficient but not explosive through the air. Cincinnati, meanwhile, has struggled to sustain drives, ranking near the bottom in rushing and averaging just 22.5 points per game, and their defense—though poor statistically—will likely force the Ravens into long, methodical possessions. With divisional familiarity, a physical tone, and two offenses unlikely to trade quick strikes all night, this matchup sets up as more of a grind than a shootout, keeping the total beneath 51.5.

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