Bengals @ Ravens tips, picks and prop bets: Cincinnati to keep it close in must-win game

The Baltimore Ravens (7-3) welcome the reeling Cincinnati Bengals (5-4) to the MT&T Bank Stadium for some Thursday Night Football in the NFL.

Bengals @ Ravens game pick

The Ravens are looking to bounce back after being upset by the Cleveland Browns, blowing a two-touchdown lead in a 33-31 loss.

On the other hand, the gritty Bengals fought back from a 10-point deficit against the Houston Texans, although they would eventually fall to a late field goal.

So both of these AFC North teams are looking to bounce back Cincinnati are in a precarious position at 5-4.

Joe Burrow and co are still within touching distance of the six-win Steelers and Browns but a loss to the Ravens puts the AFC North crown out of reach.

The situation isn’t as dire for Baltimore but that loss to Cleveland is a spanner in the works. They would have expected to be sitting pretty at 8-2.

Their ability to move the ball on the ground is hurting teams. They led the league with 154.9 yards per game and registered 178 when beating the Bengals 27-24 in week two.

On the other hand, the Bengals' success has come from turnovers. Joe Burrow also gets much credit for how the offence has improved since week four.

But last week they forced three turnovers in the comeback against Houston, which is pretty impressive when you consider the Texans have committed five all season.

Both teams carry an offensive threat and these prime-time games tend to produce a slightly lower score than you think.

The Bengals are desperate to avoid defeat; even if they come up short, we expect them to be there until the end.

Bet: Cincinnati Bengals +4

Bengals @ Ravens prop bets

The Ravens average 32 rushing attempts per game and will be playing the third-worst defence in terms of rushing yards allowed. Their previous meeting produced 37 attempts.

Prop: Ravens over 31.5 rushing attempts

Lamar Jackson has rushed for 41 or more in three of his last five appearances and will get openings against this defence.

Prop: Lamar Jackson over 42.5 rushing yards

These teams have played out some wild fourth quarters recently, with a combined 51 points across Cincinnati’s last three, and both teams scoring in seven of 10 for Baltimore.

Prop: Both teams to score in the fourth quarter