The Houston Texans (0-1) play their home opener in Week 2, hosting the Baltimore Ravens (1-0) at NRG Stadium in Houston. Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we preview the Ravens-Texans betting odds and lines and make our NFL picks and best bets.
Ravens at Texans betting odds and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Texans +270 (bet $100, win $270) | Ravens -334 (Bet $334, win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Texans +7 (-110) | Ravens -7 (-110)
- Over/Under: 49.5 (O: -115, U: -106)
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Ravens at Texans game notes
- Houston lost 34-20 to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1.
- Baltimore picked up a convincing 38-6 win over the Cleveland Browns.
- The Ravens blew out the Texans 41-7 in 2019.
- Baltimore leads the all-time series 9-2.
Ravens at Texans key injuries
Ravens
- T Ronnie Stanley (hip) probable
- CB Jimmy Smith (hip) probable
Texans
- RB Duke Johnson (ankle) doubtful
- WR Brandin Cooks (quad) probable
Ravens at Texans: Odds, betting lines, picks and prediction
Prediction
Ravens 31, Texans 21
Money line (?)
After how the Texans looked against the Chiefs in Week 1, combined with Baltimore’s performance, there is little reason to believe Houston will fare any better.
If you want to have some action on the Ravens, there isn’t any value on the money line. AVOID.
Against the spread (?)
The Ravens are touchdown favorites this weekend. Baltimore went 10-7 ATS last season, while Houston went 8-9-1. Baltimore’s defense is superior to Houston’s and so is its offense.
Here is where you want your action instead of on the money line. Take the RAVENS -7 (-110).
Over/Under (?)
With the total set at 49.5, both teams are expected to put up points. Houston’s season opener went Over, while the Ravens’ went Under because they held Cleveland to only six points.
Expect the Texans to bounce back and play better in their home opener, but the Ravens won’t have trouble scoring. Go with the OVER 49.5 POINTS (-115).
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Also see:
- 4 bold predictions for the Ravens vs. Texans in Week 2: Huge defensive performance (Ravens Wire)
- Texans WR Randall Cobb says his Week 1 film looked like ‘a preseason game’ (Texans Wire)
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