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Jan 3, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) throws the ball in front of Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Elvis Dumervil (58) during the second quarter in the 2014 AFC Wild Card playoff football game at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Sunday, December 25th, at 4:30 P.M. the (8-6) Baltimore Ravens will be on the road to take on the (9-5) Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Ravens 24.7 – Steelers 24.6 with an over/under of 49.4. The Vegas Line has a final score of Steelers 24.5 – Ravens 19.5 with an over/under of 44.0.
2016-17 Statistics (32 total teams):
Yards per game: Steelers 374.6 (7th) > Ravens 347.1 (18th)
Points per game: Steelers 24.4 (11th) > Ravens 21.9 (19th)
Turnover margin: Ravens +6 > Steelers +3
Fewest yards allowed per game: Ravens 312.6 (5th) > Steelers 334.1 (8th)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Ravens 18.8 (7th) > Steelers 19.7 (9th)
Summary:
Pittsburgh is currently riding a five-game winning streak while Baltimore is (3-2) in that stretch. Baltimore has gotten the better of this match-up in recent history going (7-3) in their last ten head to head games with Pittsburgh. Seven of those games were decided by a touchdown or less so I would expect another close game between these two teams. The Ravens have won the last four head to head games including their 21-14 victory earlier this season in Baltimore. Pittsburgh is (4-2) at home while Baltimore is just (2-4) on the road. Pittsburgh struggled with injuries early in the season but they are rolling now with better health. I expect a low scoring game with two great defenses taking the field. I know Baltimore has gotten the better of this match-up lately, but I think Pittsburgh will prove Sunday they are the class of the AFC North.
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