Simon suggested betting on the Bengals against the spread (+6.5) versus the Ravens. He noted that the Bengals are number one against pressure, while the Ravens' defense ranks 24th. The Ravens' defense has given up 48 explosive plays this season—the most in the NFL—including 28 passes of 20 or more yards. Simon believes the Bengals have a good chance to cover the spread due to these defensive weaknesses.

Simon Hunter advised betting on the Bengals at +6.5 against the Ravens. He believes the line is too high for a divisional game on a short week and notes that Joe Burrow is playing at an MVP level despite the Bengals’ defensive struggles. Hunter also cited historical trends showing that home teams on Thursday nights have struggled to cover large spreads.