Steelers vs. Ravens Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Mason Rudolph, Steelers Earn a Playoff Spot With Win?
Steelers vs. Ravens Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Mason Rudolph, Steelers Earn a Playoff Spot With Win?
The Baltimore Ravens have already clinched the playoffs by winning the AFC North. They'll have a bye week in the first round, no matter what happens on Saturday against the Steelers.
On the other hand, at 9-7, the Steelers haven't clinched the playoffs and will still rely on a few things to get into the playoffs.
After a win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17, the Steelers are currently fighting two other teams for the final wildcard spot in the AFC.
Now Pittsburgh's hopes will come down to three games. They'll first need to beat the Ravens. But they'll also want the Colts and Texans to tie with a Jacksonville loss.
If the Steelers lose, they'll need a Broncos win, a Jacksonville loss, and the Colts and Texans not to tie.
These scenarios are wild. The Steelers can't read into anything and just win on Saturday.
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Saturday's game between the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens.
Steelers vs. Ravens Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date:Â January 6, 2024
- Game Time:Â 4:30 pm ET
- Where to Watch:Â ABC & ESPN
Steelers vs. Ravens Odds
- Spread: Steelers -4 (-110), Ravens +4 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 36.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Steelers (-200), Ravens (+170)
Steelers vs. Ravens Injury Report
Steelers
Questionable: LB Elandon Roberts (Pectoral), S Minkah Fitzpatrick (Knee), S Trenton Thompson (Neck)
Out: S Damonae Kazee (Suspension), S Keanu Neal (Rib)
Ravens
Questionable: S Kyle Hamilton (Knee), G Kevin Zeitler (Thigh), CB Brandon Stephens (Ankle), CB Daryl Worley (Neck), DT Michael Pierce (Neck)
Out: CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Concussion), RB Keaton Mitchell (Knee), WR Devin Duvernay (Back), CB Kevon Seymour (Shoulder), TE Mark Andrews (Ankle)
Steelers vs. Ravens Prediction
The Baltimore Ravens won't need to activate their starters for Saturday's game. After all, the Ravens have clinched the division and already have a bye after an incredible season where the team went 13-3 through the first 16 games.
Therefore, Tyler Huntley will likely get the start at quarterback. Huntley has a lot of experience and even made the Pro Bowl last year, while Lamar Jackson was sidelined.
He likely won't have Baltimore's top receivers. But he has still completed over 65% of his passes since joining the league in 2020.
Huntley has thrown seven interceptions with seven touchdowns in his career. He's also added 107 carries for 469 yards.
But while the Ravens rely on Huntley, the Steelers will look to Mason Rudolph to continue his hot stretch.
Even with Kenny Pickett available this week, Rudolph will get the start. He shined against the Seahawks last week, throwing for 274 yards with no interceptions.
The biggest takeaway is that Rudolph has been strong with the ball and limiting turnovers. Meanwhile, the run game against Seattle added over 200 yards, which is very rare for Pittsburgh.
The Steelers have still improved against the pass and aren't horrible against the run. They'll have their number ones in, while the Ravens won't.
With so much on the line and nothing much to care for with the Ravens, the Steelers are the play at -4.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens Pick
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Jason grew up an avid sports fan. His passion for sports writing grew in high school and he developed a blog that was strictly for New York Sports. From his work, you will quickly realize that he loves looking at games from an analytical and numbers perspective and hopes to provide you with that same perspective in his articles.