Last Updated on January 15, 2011 4:30 pm by drew
Ravens vs. Steelers Line Movement
PITTSBURGH, PA (TheSpread) – There isn’t much debate that Pittsburgh and Baltimore are two teams very close in talent. Here is a look at how oddsmakers have viewed the point spreads and totals for this playoff game.
View Current NFL Playoffs Odds
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have given the Steelers odds of -3.5 against the Ravens on Saturday. The over/under total has been set at 37 points. (View Matchup)
Opening odds had Pittsburgh favored by 3 points and the spread held strong most of the week. It was only until late in the week that the hook was added, making the line Pittsburgh -3.5. In most cases home teams are given a 3-point edge prior to breaking down the matchup, so the 3.5-point spread really shows that oddsmakers believe these two teams are evenly matched.
For the over/under, the opening odds were 36.5 points. Surprisingly the point total moved up to 37 points late in the week despite this game being a showcase of two stingy and physical defenses. For the season, the two teams combined to give up just over 31 points per game.
Bet on Ravens vs. Steelers Odds
Want More From TheSpread.com? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook or Subscribe to Our News Feeds!