The Ravens (6-6), who are even with the Steelers (6-6), have a 5.5-point advantage in their next game. This is a surprising number, given the teams’ equal records and the history of close games.

Both teams lost Week 13. Both teams lost in Week 13. The Ravens were humiliated by the Bengals on Thanksgiving at home, while the Steelers were beaten by the Bills. Baltimore was still atop of the AFC North after that game, but in 60 minutes Sunday one team will be a full game ahead. It’s possible that the two teams will end the game in a draw, but do you think they are going to? I don’t think so! )

This particular game has a 5.5-point spread that seems large. Eight of the 10 previous games between the Ravens vs. Steelers were decided by a single possession, and five of them had a margin of victory less than three points. Baltimore won both matchups last season by 17 and 14. But it seems like the teams this year are very different.

43.5 points (110/110)