Indianapolis Colts at Baltimore Ravens odds, picks and predictions

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The Indianapolis Colts (1-1) and Baltimore Ravens (2-0) meet Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Colts vs. Ravens odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Colts covered the spread as 1-point underdogs with a 31-20 win at the Houston Texans as the Over (40.5) hit last Sunday. QB Anthony Richardson rushed for 2 TDs but left with a concussion in the 2nd quarter. QB Gardner Minshew replaced the rookie and finished 19-of-23 passing for 171 yards with 1 TD.

Minshew will get the start at Baltimore as Richardson has officially been ruled out.

The Ravens covered as 3-point underdogs in a 27-24 win at the Cincinnati Bengals as the Over (45.5) cashed last Sunday. QB Lamar Jackson (+1100 to win AP MVP at BetMGM Sportsbook) finished with 237 yards and 2 TDs.

Baltimore is 2-0 (1-1 against the spread) vs. Indianapolis since Jackson was drafted in 2018, while the Over and the Under have each cashed once.

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Colts at Ravens odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Colts +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Ravens -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colts +8.5 (-115) | Ravens -8.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colts at Ravens key injuries

Colts

CB Dallis Flowers (ankle) questionable
OL Ryan Kelly (concussion) out
OL Quenton Nelson (toe) questionable
QB Anthony Richardson (concussion) out
RB Jonathan Taylor (ankle) out

Ravens

WR Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) out
RB J.K. Dobbins (Achilles) out
RB Justice Hill (foot) out
CB Marlon Humphrey (foot) out
OL Tyler Linderbaum (ankle) out
LB Odafe Oweh (ankle) out
OT Ronnie Stanley (knee) out
S Marcus Williams (pectoral) out

Colts at Ravens picks and predictions

Prediction

Ravens 28, Colts 17

Moneyline

The Ravens (-400) should improve to 3-0 straight up vs. the Colts in the Jackson era, but there’s no need to pay the higher price on the moneyline when Baltimore should win by margin.

PASS. Lay the points and/or bet the total instead.

Against the spread

The Ravens have covered in their 1st 2 games this season, and I like them to continue playing above expectation. Baltimore’s injury report is not ideal, but it may give Jackson more freedom to create plays with his legs vs. this Indianapolis defense that has given up an average of 365.5 yards per game this year (8th-most in NFL).

While Minshew is a more-than-capable backup, I don’t expect him to be able to carry this offense on the road vs. the Ravens. This game may get out of hand early, especially since Baltimore coach John Harbaugh has been known to run up the score against inferior competition.

BET RAVENS -8.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Over has hit in both Colts games this season, and their defense has allowed 25.5 points per game (t-19th in NFL).

Baltimore is tied with the Buffalo Bills for the 3rd-most red zone scoring attempts per game this season (4.5). Despite the Ravens’ injuries, I believe their offense will bully Indianapolis’ defense and help the Over hit Sunday.

BET OVER 43.5 (-110).

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