Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals picks, predictions: Who wins NFL playoff game?

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The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals play on Sunday in a game on the NFL playoffs Super Wild Card Weekend schedule.

Which team will win the game?

Check out these NFL playoffs picks and predictions for the game, which can be seen at 6:15 p.m. MST on NBC and Peacock.

The Bengals are a 7.5-point favorite in the game.

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Bookies.com: Take the Bengals to cover vs. Ravens

Bill Speros writes: "Lamar Jackson has not practiced in a month-plus since his Dec. 4 knee injury. It’s unclear if he’ll be available. His status as a potential free agent looms here. Jackson and the Ravens could have differing views on his status. The Bengals finished a best-in-the-AFC 12-4 ATS - so Cincinnati fans should grab the best Ohio sportsbook promo codes before backing them again here. Joe Burrow has completed 68.2% of his passes in his past five games, with 12 TD passes and just four picks. Talk to the paw."

Sporting News: Bengals 23, Ravens 20

Vinnie Iyer writes: "The Bengals don't have any of those issues with Joe Burrow throwing to Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and others. The Ravens will stay in it by stopping the run and going after Burrow well at times vs. a one-dimensional attack, but the visitors just can't find enough offensive pop to win the Week 18 rematch."

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Will Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens in their NFL playoff game?
Will Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Baltimore Ravens in their NFL playoff game?

Bleacher Report: Bengals 24, Ravens 14

Maurice Moton writes: "Jackson missed the last five games of the regular season because of a sprained PCL. In that stretch, the Ravens didn't score more than 17 points in a single game. Even if he's back under center, the dynamic signal-caller may not be close to 100 percent. The Bengals advance over the Ravens, who desperately need Jackson healthy just to compete with their red-hot division rival."

OddsChecker: Go with the Bengals to cover vs. Ravens

It writes: "Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow have faced each other in full games just twice in three years now. Lamar has won them both, including earlier this year. The Ravens will go as their superstar quarterback goes. With the Ravens opting to bench Huntley in Week 18 it seems more likely than not that Lamar won’t play in the playoffs this weekend. As a result, the Bengals likely crush Baltimore in this one."

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CBS Sports: Bengals 27, Ravens 17

John Breech writes: "I was going to flip a coin to see who wins this game, but I think the Bengals are tired of things being decided by coin flips, so I'm just going to take them. I think the Ravens defense will keep this close for three quarters, but the Bengals will pull away late."

Sporting News: Bengals 26, Ravens 18

Bill Bender writes: "Here is another game where the quarterback situation directly impacts the line. Will Lamar Jackson (knee) play for Baltimore? Will it matter knowing he hasn't played since Week 13? Cincinnati hasn't lost since Halloween, and the defense has allowed 19.8 points per game in that eight-game winning streak. The Ravens have limited Joe Burrow to an average of 216 passing yards in two meetings this season. This could be close if Jackson plays, but we're sticking with the Bengals at home."

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