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The Baltimore Ravens (1-1) face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-1) on Saturday at Raymond James Stadium as both teams wrap up their preseason schedule. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ravens vs. Buccaneers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Ravens suffered a 29-28 loss against the Washington Commanders last weekend, snapping an NFL-record 24 consecutive preseason victories. Baltimore has averaged 24.0 points per game (PPG) while allowing 24.0 PPG so far this preseason. The Over has cashed in both outings and Baltimore is 0-2 against the spread (ATS).
The Buccaneers squeaked by the New York Jets 13-6 last Saturday, averaging a 27-17 setback to the Pittsburgh Steelers at home in the preseason opener on Aug. 11. Tampa Bay has averaged 15.0 PPG in 2 preseason games while allowing 16.5 PPG. It has split the Over and Under in the 2 outings.
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Ravens at Buccaneers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:05 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Ravens +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Buccaneers -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Ravens +1.5 (-110) | Buccaneers -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Ravens at Buccaneers picks and predictions
Prediction
Buccaneers 23, Ravens 19
Moneyline
The BUCCANEERS (-130) are worth playing in this exhibition finale at home, as they look to help the Ravens to a new preseason streak — 2 losses in a row.
QB Lamar Jackson is not expected to suit up, nor is WR Odell Beckham Jr. Baltimore will likely use a combination of QBs Josh Johnson and Anthony Brown, as Pro Bowl QB Tyler Huntley is nursing a hamstring injury. That’s a huge drop in talent under center.
Meanwhile, Tampa is expected to use QBs Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask for a half each. Advantage Bucs.
Against the spread
The BUCCANEERS -1.5 (-110) are a decent play to win by at least 2 points, and this is a much better value than simply playing the moneyline — unless you are dead-set on this game going to Tampa by just a single point.
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Over/Under
OVER 36.5 (-110) is the lean, although there are questions about the Baltimore offense being able to contribute much with journeyman Johnson and roster hopeful Brown doing the heavy lifting behind center. Baltimore hasn’t exactly lit it up offensively in the preseason.
Still, I like the fact Tampa Bay has not 1, but 2 starting-caliber QBs under center. The Bucs should be able to move the ball and produce some points.
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