Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Picks and Prediction for Sunday October 25 2026

AFC North Division rivals will tangle when the Cincinnati Bengals visit the Baltimore Ravens. The game is scheduled for Sunday October 25, 2026 at 1:00 pm EST. CBS will broadcast this intriguing week seven matchup from M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore has been installed as a three point home favorite and the total is currently 51.5. Be sure to check out our free NFL picks for more NFL predictions throughout the season.

Cincinnati improved on defense

The Cincinnati Bengals have missed the playoffs in three consecutive seasons and should snap that streak if QB Joe Burrow can remain healthy. The Bengals (3-2) are a half-game out of first place and have looked much improved on defense. Last time out, Cincinnati built a 14-point halftime lead and held on late for a 31-24 road victory against Miami. 

Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow threw four touchdowns to four different receivers and finished with 190 passing yards. All-Pro WR Ja’Marr Chase caught six passes for 77 yards and a score. Samaje Perine added a team-high 68 rushing yards for the Bengals, who converted 9-of-13 third down attempts. 

The Bengals are currently a middle of the pack offense (342.8 ypg) and are scoring 25.6 points per game. Through five games, Burrow has thrown for 1,361 yards and 11 touchdowns. Cincinnati ranked second worst in total defense last season, but have climbed 11 spots in that category (344.2 ypg). The Bengals are giving up 21.8 points per contest.

Baltimore looking for playoff success

The Baltimore Ravens have played without QB Lamar Jackson the last two weeks and still remain in a three-way tie for first place. The Ravens (4-2) have made the playoffs in six of the previous ten seasons, but have just three playoff wins during that stretch. On Sunday, Baltimore managed just 235 yards of total offense during a 13-10 road loss against Cleveland. 

The Ravens jumped out to a 10-0 lead after one quarter on a Josh Cuevas two-yard touchdown reception and a Tyler Loop 34-yard field goal. Loop missed a 49-yard field goal that would have given Baltimore a 13-3 lead early in the fourth quarter. Zay Flowers caught six passes for 66 yards and Derrick Henry added 58 rushing yards. 

Baltimore ranks third in the league in rushing offense (151.5 ypg) and averages 26 points per game. Thirty-two year old RB Derrick Henry is fourth in the NFL with 534 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. The Ravens are 12th in total defense (310.8 ypg) and are allowing 22 points per contest.

Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Picks and Prediction

Pick: Cincinnati Bengals +3

Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson has not practiced since injuring his ankle in week four and his status for this contest is uncertain. These two rivals split last season’s meetings, with each winning on the other’s home field. The Bengals are 2-3 ATS and the Ravens are 2-4 ATS to start the year. Take the Bengals to cover the spread and sprinkle a little on the moneyline.

Pick: Under 51.5

Cincinnati ranks 22nd in seconds per play and Baltimore plays at the fourth slowest tempo in the NFL. The Bengals are 2-1 on the road and are allowing an average of 20 points in those games, while the Ravens were shutout in the final three quarters of last week’s loss. Take the under.

Final Score Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals 24, Baltimore Ravens 20