The first meeting of the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals this season was an instant classic and as close to even as a game can be.

Cincinnati had the edge for most of the game as Joe Burrow, Ja’Marr Chase and Co. dissected the Baltimore secondary. However, late in the game, the Ravens managed to make some big plays to turn the tide, force overtime and ultimately escape with an improbable victory.

Now the two AFC North rivals will meet again, this time in Baltimore on Thursday Night Football. If the first game is any indication, this should be another thrill.

What is somewhat surprising, however, is that the majority of analysts agree on the winner. Of the 36 analysts the Ravens’ website surveyed, 32 predicted a Baltimore win in prime time.

“Joe Burrow earned the Ravens’ No. 2 pick in Week 5, but the prime-time crowds at M&T Bank Stadium typically make pre-snap offense difficult,” wrote Jonas Shaffer of the Baltimore Banner. “And if the Broncos are well- With their esteemed defense unable to stop Lamar Jackson and the Ravens last week, it’s hard to imagine Cincinnati faring much better.”

However, there were some who went against the grain. In fact, ESPN’s Eric Moody, CBS Sports’ John Breech and NFL Network’s Adam Rank and Daniel Jeremiah believe the Bengals will pull out a win and avenge their previous loss.

“I see another shootout ahead, but this time the Bengals won’t blow their fourth quarter lead,” Breech wrote. “Also, I should note that the Bengals are now 1-0 since Macaulay Culkin dressed up as Joe Burrow for Halloween.”

Both teams have dynamic offenses and questionable defenses, but it seems the consensus is that the Ravens are simply the better team right now. However, only time will tell whether this is actually the case.

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