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Ravens have 4th best Super Bowl LVI odds

Oddsmakers apparently still believe quite strongly in the Baltimore Ravens’ chances, giving them the fourth-best Super Bowl LVI odds.

There’s probably still confetti on the field at Raymond James Stadium after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Kansas City Chiefs to win Super Bowl LV. But now it’s time to shift gears and take a peek ahead at Super Bowl LVI’s odds.

According to BetMGM, the Baltimore Ravens have the fourth-best odds of winning Super Bowl LVI. Naturally, they finish below top teams like the Chiefs and Buccaneers, but for yet another offseason, oddsmakers apparently believe quite strongly in Baltimore’s chances.

Let’s take a look at the top-9 teams in BetMGM’s Super Bowl LVI odds:

Team Odds
Chiefs +600
Packers +900
Buccaneers +1000
Ravens +1200
Bills +1200
Rams +1200
49ers +1600
Saints +1800
Seahawks +2200

Now, it’s important to note that the offseason hasn’t really even gotten underway yet. There are still several weeks until the beginning of free agency or the 2021 NFL draft, and with the potential for some blockbuster trades to be pulled off, all 32 teams will likely look dramatically different come Week 1 of the regular season. But it’s also hard to not put the Ravens near the top of the pile.

Baltimore still has an MVP-winning quarterback in Lamar Jackson, the top rushing attack in the league, a stellar defense, and some of the best coaches in the game. As we saw this past season, that baseline alone is enough to make the Ravens serious contenders. If they can shore up the offensive line, maybe add some more weapons on offense, and not get hit hard by the injury bug, Baltimore will almost assuredly be in the mix.

With +1200 Super Bowl LVI odds, a $100 would have a total payout of $1300 if the Ravens were to hold the Lombardi Trophy at this time next season. It might not be Dogecoin or Gamestop stock, but that wouldn’t be a terrible return on investment if you’re willing to gamble.

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Ravens have 3rd-best odds to win Super Bowl LVI

The Baltimore Ravens might not have finished where they wanted this season but at least one oddsmaker believes in their Super Bowl LVI odds

The Baltimore Ravens might not have gotten to Super Bowl LV this weekend, losing in the divisional round to the Buffalo Bills. But with one playoff win this postseason, Baltimore has shown at least some improvement in that regard. Could they be next in line for a championship? At least one oddsmaker is giving the Ravens good odds to win Super Bowl LVI.

BetMGM has Baltimore tied for third place in their Super Bowl LVI odds. The Ravens sit behind the Kansas City Chiefs (+600) and Green Bay Packers (+900) but tied with the Buffalo Bills and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. At +1200 odds, if you bet $100 on Baltimore and the Ravens won Super Bowl LVI, you’d see a payout of $1200 on top of your original bet.

There are plenty of reasons to be excited about Baltimore’s chances too. Not only do they have the 2019 NFL MVP at quarterback and a defense that was among the league’s best when healthy, but the rushing attack was once again tops in the NFL.

The big question haunting the Ravens this offseason is if they can add some more talent around quarterback Lamar Jackson to take the passing game to the next level. While Baltimore finished dead last in both passing attempts and passing yards, the Ravens’ offense was 17th in DVOA, showing they might not be as bad as fans believe. Still, finding more help at wide receiver and improving the offensive line needs to happen this offseason if Baltimore is going to have the best chance of improving and living up to the odds.

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Ravens open as slight underdogs vs. Bills in AFC divisional-round playoffs odds

The fifth-seed Baltimore Ravens are slight odds underdogs against the second-seed Buffalo Bills in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.

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After beating the Tennessee Titans, the Baltimore Ravens will travel up to Buffalo to take on the Bills in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. It’s a matchup between two red-hot, young quarterbacks taken in the 2018 NFL draft and two defenses that have looked better but are still formidable when things go right.

For the second consecutive week, the Ravens have the hottest playoff matchup and oddsmakers are keeping this one close. According to BetMGM, the Bills are 2.5-point favorites in this game — the smallest spread of the divisional round for either the AFC or NFC.

While Baltimore hasn’t looked perfect this season, that lone playoff win answered quite a few questions and has at least eliminated the narrative the Ravens can’t win in the postseason. But now we’re left wondering if the defense and quarterback Lamar Jackson can handle what might turn into a shootout against an MVP-caliber quarterback in Josh Allen.

If the answer is an overwhelming “yes,” that’s a scary thought for the rest of the NFL. Jackson has already proven to be electric, the rushing attack has been deadly, and the defense has shown some flashes of brilliance. But if it all comes together this week, there’d be plenty of reason to consider the Ravens Super Bowl LV favorites.

However, on the flip side, this is going to be the toughest game yet for Baltimore — as is often the case in the playoffs. Allen is having a great season and presents a similar threat as Jackson on the ground too. With wide receivers Stefon Diggs and Cole Beasley playing great football as well, Allen has the weapons necessary to carve the Ravens’ defense up.

Both Baltimore and Buffalo have been great at times this season, blowing out opponents and winning tough matchups. At the same time, both teams have also lost games by wide margins. We’ll see if either the Bills or Ravens can live up to their hype and pull off a dominant win over the other this week. But with such a small spread, there might be better bets to take.

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Ravens open wild-card playoffs as early favorites over Titans

Despite losing to the Tennessee Titans earlier in the season, the Baltimore Ravens are odds favorites in the wild-card playoffs.

The Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Tennessee Titans in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs. There will undoubtedly be tons of talk about how quarterback Lamar Jackson hasn’t won a playoff game yet and how Tennessee ousted Baltimore in the divisional round last year. But at least one oddsmaker believes it’s the Ravens’ time.

According to BetMGM, the Ravens are currently four-point favorites over the Titans for the playoffs. That’s fairly monumental considering the game is being held in Tennessee and home teams are given a three-point bump on the spread to account for it. Still, it’s the smallest spread of any wild-card game this weekend, pointing to it being a tight contest that will likely come down to the final minutes.

The Ravens and Titans met once already this season, with Tennessee needing overtime to defeat an injury-depleted Baltimore squad, 30-24, in Week 11. But with the Ravens healthier while the Titans have some injury concerns, and Baltimore set to have both Calais Campbell and Brandon Williams on the defensive line in this tilt, it makes sense the Ravens are being given the odds edge this week.

Baltimore has seemingly found a rhythm on offense over the last five weeks, averaging 267 rushing yards per game while quarterback Lamar Jackson has dialed in the deep passing attack and become more efficient throwing the ball underneath. Over that five-game stretch, the Ravens scored a total of 186 points (37.2 points per game average). The defense has been a little concerning, giving up big plays on the ground and through the air to what should have been inferior competition. But as they get healthier, there’s hope the defense will return to early-season form.

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Ravens are nearly 2-TD favorites over Bengals in Week 17

At least one oddsmaker believes it could get ugly in Week 17, making the Baltimore Ravens odds favorites over the Cincinnati Bengals.

The Baltimore Ravens have really rounded into form over the last few weeks and are looking like one of the best teams in the AFC right as the regular season is ending and the postseason begins. But if they want to not only secure their playoff spot but enter the postseason with some swagger, the Cincinnati Bengals are in their way.

That’s exactly what BetMGM believes will happen if you look at the odds for this week’s AFC North clash. BetMGM has the Ravens as 12.5-point favorites over the Bengals in Week 17.

There are plenty of good reasons to believe Baltimore can not only meet that spread but actually beat it this week. Not only have the Ravens owned the matchup recently, sweeping Cincinnati last year, but they beat them 27-3 earlier this season.

And though Baltimore’s injuries are worth noting this year, there are few injuries that can cripple a team quicker than losing a franchise quarterback. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a devastating knee injury in Week 11, and while Ryan Finley and Brandon Allen have performed well in his stead, there’s a pretty big drop in talent at the most important position on a football team. Adding to the problem is the fact the Ravens’ pass rush has dramatically improved over the last two weeks while the Bengals’ offensive line is still one of the worst in the NFL.

Considering Baltimore is fresh off blowout wins against the New York Giants and Jacksonville Jaguars, this matchup is shaping up to be a repeat. At least that’s what one oddsmaker is saying with such a massive spread.

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NFL odds: Ravens vs. Giants is the biggest point spread of Week 16

The Baltimore Ravens are the biggest NFL odds favorites of Week 16, holding the highest point spread

The 9-5 Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the 5-9 New York Giants this week. The Ravens, on a three-game winning streak, have been steadily looking better with each week as they heat up for a push in the AFC playoff picture. While the Giants have played better at times this season than their record would indicate, at least one oddsmaker things Baltimore will be too much to handle.

According to BetMGM, the Ravens are 10.5-point favorites over the Giants — the largest spread of Week 16. In NFL odds terms, oddsmakers are giving Baltimore such a huge spread in an effort to get people to bet money on New York. The larger the spread, the more oddsmakers are trying to incentivize betting for who they think will be the loser.

It’s worth a little caution on what might seem like a big victory incoming. New York has struggled as an offense with the loss of quarterback Daniel Jones and running back Saquon Barkley to injuries. But the Giants’ defense is surprisingly good, ranking ninth in points allowed and 12th in yards allowed. New York is especially good at stuffing rushing attacks, ranking sixth in average-yards-per-attempt allowed on the ground.

That just so happens to match Baltimore’s offensive strength. As we’ve seen at times this season, when the rushing attack struggles to get going, the entire offense can collapse around it. And with the Ravens’ defense dealing with injuries to several starters on top of inconsistent play, Baltimore might not be able to rely on the defense bailing them out. Then again, for those wanting to bet in the Ravens’ favor, even with the massive point spread, looking to last week’s demolition of the Jacksonville Jaguars is a great counterpoint. Baltimore beat Jacksonville 40-14 last week despite their injury woes.

As always, betting is literally a gamble. But with how well the Ravens are playing right now mixed with the Giants’ question marks, it’s hard to bet against Baltimore.

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Ravens massive odds favorites over Jaguars entering Week 15

The Baltimore Ravens are 12.5-point favorites over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15, tied for the second-biggest spread of the week.

It looks like the Baltimore Ravens found a touch of their offensive mojo in Week 14, beating the Cleveland Browns 47-42. Though Baltimore hasn’t had many games this season where both the offense and defense played at a high level all game long, at least one oddsmaker believes the Ravens have more than enough to take down the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15.

According to BetMGM, Baltimore is currently 12.5-point favorites over Jacksonville this week. While that’s a massive spread, it isn’t the highest of the week right now. The Los Angeles Rams currently have a 17.5-point spread over the winless New York Jets while the Pittsburgh Steelers are 12.5-point favorites over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Those that bet the under last week were kicking themselves as the final play of Monday night’s game — a safety — pushed Baltimore over the point spread. With a 12.5-point spread this week, it might be hard to bet on the Ravens going over it but those that lost money last week might be enticed to go with Baltimore this time around.

There’s more than enough reason to believe the Ravens can get that done, however. The Jaguars are coming off a 21-point loss to the Tennessee Titans last week and have similarly been blown out by the Steelers and Dolphins this season. Combine that with how Baltimore has routinely handled lesser teams this season, including beating up on the Texans, Bengals, Colts, and Cowboys, and all the markings are there to take the Ravens and the points.

But despite Jacksonville’s record, they’ve made more than a few matchups close. The Jaguars beat the Colts in Week 1 and have kept within four points of the Vikings, Browns, Packers, and Texans over the last six weeks. Of the 13 games already played, Jacksonville has had just five losses go over the 12.5-point spread presented this week.

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Ravens odds favorites over Browns for Week 14

The Baltimore Ravens might not have played up to expectations this season but they’re still favorites over the Cleveland Browns in Week 14.

The 2020 NFL season is nearly over and while the Baltimore Ravens haven’t quite played up to the expectations they had a few months ago, there’s still hope of something greater on the horizon. That shows up yet again in Week 14 as the Ravens are odds favorites over the Cleveland Browns.

According to BetMGM, Baltimore has a 3.5-point spread in their favor over the Browns.

Considering the game is being played in Cleveland, the Browns are 9-3 right now, and playing great football; that’s a bit of a shock. Oddsmakers typically add three points to the home team for field and crowd advantage, effectively making this a 6.5-point spread for those that don’t bet on sports.

Whether oddsmakers are still riding high on the Ravens’ chances to turn their season around and become like the team they were last season, or they don’t have any confidence in the Browns is unclear. But with the odds being so close, it’s a tough bet to make.

As with any AFC North showdown, you have to remove the current records because they’re no indication of how things will go. And though Baltimore has an 8-3 record against Cleveland since 2015, this isn’t the same Browns team and definitely not the same Ravens squad from even Week 1 of this season. Cleveland is on a four-game winning streak while Baltimore has lost three of their last four games but rebounded against the Dallas Cowboys last week to restart a potential winning streak.

There’s also the weight of this game on the playoffs. The Browns currently hold the No. 5 seed in the AFC playoff picture while the Ravens are on the outside looking in. Though this game wouldn’t mathematically eliminate anyone, a loss would be devastating for Baltimore’s playoff hopes. You better believe Cleveland would love to put another nail in the Ravens’ coffin this season while Baltimore would love nothing better than to earn a playoff spot at the Browns’ misfortune.

For those looking to bet on football, you might want to wait for next week. This game is just as liable to be extremely close in either teams’ favor as it is to be a blowout for either team.

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Ravens big odds favorites over Cowboys in Week 13

Despite all their issues, the Baltimore Ravens are heavy NFL odds favorites over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 13.

The Baltimore Ravens might still have a bunch of players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list as they get closer to Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. But the potential of not having players like quarterback Lamar Jackson and defensive end Calais Campbell isn’t deterring oddsmakers from believing in Baltimore.

According to BetMGM, the Ravens are 7.5 favorites over the Cowboys in Week 13. If you haven’t been following sports odds, that’s a massive spread in Baltimore’s favor and one that should be enticing to bet against.

Granted, the Cowboys are 3-8 right now and starting Andy Dalton at quarterback after a season-ending injury to Dak Prescott. Dallas hasn’t looked particularly good this season and they feature the absolute worst defense the league has to offer. But that doesn’t discount the predicament the Ravens are in currently either.

With Jackson and a handful of other impact players still on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, there’s a legitimate chance they won’t be able to play Tuesday. Even if they come off the list in the next day or two and were perfectly healthy, it would give the players practically no time to practice after days away from the team facility. And with Robert Griffin III on injured reserve, that would mean Trace McSorley would be the starting quarterback. Considering he went 2-of-6 for 77 yards and a touchdown against the Steelers Wednesday, that’s not exactly the best version of the offense Baltimore could put forward.

It’s worth noting that the Ravens have had the Cowboys’ number overall. In five games against Dallas, Baltimore is 4-1. However, these two teams haven’t met in the regular season in more than four years and their previous records are certainly no indication of how either team looks right this minute.

It’s always a gamble but if you’re the betting type, it might make more sense to take the Cowboys and the points here. While it’s fair to assume the Ravens will win this game, there’s plenty to point to a close finish or even a Dallas upset.

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Ravens vs. Steelers odds: Ravens close underdogs for Thanksgiving

Despite all of the Baltimore Ravens’ troubles right now, oddsmakers are making them nearly even with the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Baltimore Ravens are coming off back-to-back losses for the first time this season, falling to the New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans. As the team seems to be showing some cracks in their confidence, they’ll go on the road on a short week to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thanksgiving.

According to BetMGM, the Ravens open this week as three-point underdogs to the Steelers. And it’s easy to see why that might be.

First and foremost, all records need to get thrown out when you’re talking about this matchup. It doesn’t matter how great or bad one team looks, it’s almost always a close game. Since John Harbaugh became Baltimore’s coach, the series is split at 14-14 each, with the tiebreaker coming this week. Of those 28 games, only 14 have been decided by four-plus points.

But this matchup takes place at Heinz Field right after the Ravens got done with a very physical and draining game that went into overtime. While a short week isn’t great for any team, Baltimore has so many more hurdles to overcome this week than its counterpart.

If it’s anything like the previous games in this rivalry, it’s going to be a real fistfight. If the Ravens want to have a shot at winning the division or just really help their playoff chances, they need this win. Which is exactly why the Steelers will be gunning for them too.

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