Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals odds, predictions, and betting tips – The return of Joe Burrow

Nov 25, 2025 - 11:45

To close out the Thanksgiving Day slate on Thursday, the 6-5 Baltimore Ravens are hosting the 3-8 Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens are coming off a win over the New York Jets, while the Bengals lost to the New England Patriots.

Now, let’s check out this Friday’s early morning edition of the NFL in more detail below.

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Mark Andrews Anytime TD – 13/10 with Paddy Power
Ja’Marr Chase Anytime TD – 10/11 with Paddy Power
Derrick Henry First TD Scorer – 4/1 with Paddy Power

The Ravens have now won five straight games, beating the Chicago Bears, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and Jets.

They got quarterback Lamar Jackson back for the Miami game and haven’t scored fewer than 23 points in a game since. However, Jackson has continued to deal with injuries.

He suffered a knee injury in Week 11, an ankle injury in Week 12, and a toe injury this past week. It’s unclear if he’ll play after he was listed as a non-participant on Monday’s practice estimate.

As for the Bengals, they’re in position to get their own quarterback back in Joe Burrow.

In his nine-game absence, the Bengals are 1-8, so getting him back would be crucial to giving them even a shred of hope of winning out, going 9-8, and getting a playoff spot. He was listed as a full participant in Monday’s practice estimate.

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Ravens vs Bengals preview

The Bengals are 7-point underdogs heading into this game, and while I think the Ravens will win, I’ll take the points. Jackson is dealing with a plethora of injuries, and if he plays, I question how effective he’ll be as a runner.

While he can more than hold his own as a passer, I expect Burrow, off the extended break, to have a great game against a beatable Ravens defence that’s allowing 23.7 points per game (19th) and 231.6 passing yards per game (24th).

The Ravens mostly play Cover-1 and Cover-3, and against those defences, dating back to last season, Burrow completed 68% of his passes for 2,389 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions.

Again, the Ravens likely win because the Bengals’ defence is so bad (they’re the only team allowing more than 387 yards per game at 415.8), but Burrow will keep it within seven.

Ravens vs Bengals tips

Find the latest odds for the Baltimore Ravens v Cincinnati Bengals courtesy of Paddy Power. Odds are subject to change.

Spread	Odds
Cincinnati Bengals +7	22/25
Baltimore Ravens +7	23/25

Total points	Odds
Over 51	22/25
Under 51	10/11

I’m somewhat surprised at the spread here of seven points, given that Burrow is likely back, but considering he hasn’t been named the starter, it makes sense. That said, the Bengals’ defence really is that bad, so perhaps even having Burrow in the lineup may be tough to make up for it.

Mark Andrews anytime TD

Andrews heads into this game against a Bengals defence that allows more touchdowns to tight ends than any other team. The Bengals are allowing 6.91 receptions for 87.45 yards and 1.18 touchdowns per game to them.

They’ve allowed at least one touchdown to tight ends in all but four games, including in six of his last seven games.

Over their last three, they’re allowed three.

Andrews hasn’t scored in the last two games, but scored in each of the two games before that.

He’s in an excellent spot here.

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Ja’Marr Chase anytime TD

While Burrow hasn’t been on the field much this season, in the games he has, Chase has seen a 28.6% target share, which leads the team. That equated to six catches on 10 targets for 63 yards and a touchdown.

Now, heading into Week 13, fellow wide receiver Tee Higgins has been ruled out with a concussion.

Dating back to last season, in cases where Higgins wasn’t on the field, Chase led the team in targets with 68, and the next closest player, tight end Mike Gesicki, saw 43.

He’ll be peppered with targets.

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Derrick Henry first TD scorer

Finally, I like Henry as the first touchdown scorer in this game. This season, Henry has scored the Ravens’ first touchdown six times.

In all, he’s scored nine times this year, including three times over the last two games.

The Bengals are allowing a league-high 131.09 rushing yards per game, which comes on 25.55 attempts. Additionally, backs are averaging 5.13 yards per carry and 0.82 touchdowns per game.

They’ve allowed five touchdowns to the position over the last four games, including three rushing and two receiving.

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Ravens vs Bengals injury report

Below are the key injuries to report ahead of this early Friday morning contest.

Baltimore Ravens

Out: Rashod Bateman (wide receiver) – ankle; Nnamdi Madubuike (defensive tackle) – neck; Broderick Washington (defensive tackle) – Achilles; Ar’Darius Washington (safety) – Achilles; Adisa Isaac (linebacker) – elbow; Robert Longerbeam (cornerback) – knee; Bilhal Kone (cornerback) – knee; Travis Jones (defensive tackle) – ankle.
Questionable: Lamar Jackson (quarterback) – toe; Kyle Hamilton (cornerback) – ankle.
Doubtful: Taven Bryan (defensive tackle) – knee.

Cincinnati Bengals

Out: Trey Hendrickson (defensive end) – hip; Tee Higgins (wide receiver) – concussion; Cam Taylor-Britt (cornerback) – foot; Shemar Stewart (defensive end) – knee; Cordell Volson (guard) – shoulder; Cam Sample (defensive end) – undisclosed
Questionable: Joe Flacco (quarterback) – shoulder//finger, Samaje Perine (running back) – undisclosed; Trey Hendrickson (defensive end) – hip; Marco Wilson (cornerback) – hamstring; Daijahn Anthony (safety) – hamstring; Joe Burrow (quarterback) – toe.
Doubtful: N/A

Ravens vs Bengals game info

Date: Friday 28th November
Time: 1:20am GMT
Venue: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
Where to watch: Sky Sports Main Event & Sky Sports NFL

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