Steelers vs. Ravens odds, line, spread: 2024 Week 18 NFL picks ...

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to continue their recent dominance over the Baltimore Ravens when they meet in a key AFC North matchup on Saturday with Pittsburgh's postseason future hanging in the balance. The Steelers (9-7), who have beaten Baltimore in six of the past seven matchups, defeated the Ravens (13-3) 17-10 in Pittsburgh on Oct. 8. Baltimore, which has won six games in a row, has already clinched the top seed in the AFC playoff bracket. The teams split two games last season, with the road team winning both times. 

Kickoff from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore is set for 4:30 p.m. ET. The Steelers are three-point favorites in the latest Steelers vs. Ravens odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over-under for total points scored is 34.5. Before making any Ravens vs. Steelers picks or NFL predictions, you need to see the NFL betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 18 of the 2023 NFL season on an incredible 181-129 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 35-21 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of last season.

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Now, the model has zeroed in on Steelers vs. Ravens and identified its picks and predictions. You can see the model's picks only at SportsLine. Here are several NFL odds and betting lines for Ravens vs. Steelers:

• Steelers vs. Ravens spread: Pittsburgh -3
• Steelers vs. Ravens over-under: 34.5 points
• Steelers vs. Ravens money line: Pittsburgh -178, Baltimore +148
• PIT: Steelers are 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 games
• BAL: Ravens are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games
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Why the Steelers can cover

Wide receiver Diontae Johnson is among Pittsburgh's top targets in the passing game. The former third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft has played in 13 games this year, catching 47 passes for 628 yards (13.4 average) and four touchdowns. He has had nine explosive plays of 20 yards or more, including a season high of 42 yards. He has 193 yards after the catch with 34 first-down conversions. He had four catches for 76 yards (19 average) in Sunday's win at Seattle.

Third-year veteran tight end Pat Freiermuth is also a weapon in the passing game. In 11 games this year, he has caught 30 passes for 287 yards (9.6 average) and two touchdowns. He has three explosive plays, including a long of 29 yards. His best game was a nine-catch and 120-yard performance in a 16-10 win at Cincinnati on Nov. 26. See which team to pick here.

Why the Ravens can cover

Although Baltimore will rest a number of key players after having clinched the AFC's best record, it still features a formidable lineup. One of those players the Ravens will rely on is veteran wide receiver Nelson Agholor. In 16 games played, he has 30 receptions for 342 yards (11.4 average) and four touchdowns. He has four explosive plays of 20 yards or more, including a high of 37 yards. In the first meeting this season at Pittsburgh, he caught four passes for 64 yards, including a long of 30 yards.

Another solid option at receiver for the Ravens is veteran Rashod Bateman. In 15 games, he has 32 receptions for 367 yards (11.5 average) and a score. He has two explosive plays, including a long of 29 yards, and has converted 20 first downs. Bateman had a season-high four receptions for 54 yards (13.5 average) last week against Miami. In three seasons, Bateman has played in 34 games with 93 receptions for 1,167 yards (12.5 average) and four touchdowns. See which team to pick here.

How to make Steelers vs. Ravens picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over the total, projecting 37 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread cashes in over 50% of simulations. You can see the model's NFL picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

So who wins Ravens vs. Steelers on Saturday, and which side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you should jump on, all from the advanced model on a 181-129 roll on NFL picks, and find out.