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The Washington Commanders (1-0) welcome the Baltimore Ravens (1-0) to FedEx Field on Monday with kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Ravens vs. Commanders odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Ravens, who have won 24 straight preseason games, beat the Philadelphia Eagles 20-19 on Aug. 12. QB Tyler Huntley, who started in place of Lamar Jackson for several games and in the playoffs last season, threw for a team-high 88 yards and a TD. QB Josh Johnson also had a TD, throwing for 45 yards on 8 completions. Backup RBs Melvin Gordon and Gus Edwards combined for 10 carries and 37 yards. Expect to see more starters in this Week 2 battle.
The Commanders beat the Cleveland Browns 17-15 on Aug. 11. They were led by former UNC Tar Heels QB and 2022 5th-round pick Sam Howell. He ended with 77 passing yards on 9 completions and a TD while QB Jacoby Brissett had 75 yards on 6 completions and an INT. Expect to see a healthy dosage of Howell and Brissett as the quarterback battle rages on.
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Ravens at Commanders odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 12:54 a.m. ET,
- Moneyline (ML): Ravens -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Commanders +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
- Against the spread (ATS): Ravens -1 (-110) | Commanders +1 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 38 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Ravens at Commanders picks and predictions
Prediction
Ravens 21, Commanders 20
Moneyline
PASS.
The 8-year streak rages on for Baltimore, and it should get some help with Jackson and the starters likely to take the field in the 2nd of 3 preseason games.
The Commanders have both Howell and Brissett, but neither has been overly impressive. The Ravens also have experienced backups who should be able to captain successful drives. While the price (-125) isnt horrible, it isn’t worth backing as the Ravens win streak continues.
Against the spread
PASS.
Both teams won their preseason opener, but each also won by a margin of 1 or 2 points. While I expect Baltimore to win, this game will be close.
Washington will be playing quarterbacks it hopes to start for the bulk of the game, and Huntley and Johnson were both quarterbacks that got snaps in important games last season. There isn’t a huge discrepancy in quarterback play, and the defensive starters likely won’t be in the game for long.
The Ravens beat the Commanders 17-15 in their preseason finale last season and you can expect another close game. If you got Commanders (+3) when it opened, good for you. Now that it’s Commanders (+1), just PASS..
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Over/Under
BET OVER 38.5 (-110).
Both teams had 2 turnovers in their openers — Baltimore with a fumble and interception and Washington with 2 INTs. Expect both sides to take better care of the football. Baltimore scored 20 while Washington scored 17.
The quarterback battles (backup for Baltimore and starter for Washington) should mean the play at the most impactful position is enough to keep drives alive.
The Ravens are a run-heavy side, ending Week 1 with 133 rushing yards. The Commanders gave up 117 to Cleveland and may get run over again. The competent quarterback play should mean drives continue and points are scored. Take OVER 38.5 (-110).
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