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Ravens surprisingly massive odds favorites over Titans in Week 11

The Baltimore Ravens odds are in their favor this week against the Tennessee Titans, despite some worrying injuries and inconsistencies.

With Calais Campbell and Brandon Williams on Wednesday’s injury report and both presumed out this week, I bet you didn’t expect to see the Baltimore Ravens favored over the Tennessee Titans this week. I’m just as shocked as anyone, to be honest.

According to BetMGM, the Ravens are six-point favorites this week. While it’s not the biggest point spread of the week, it is third behind two pretty clear one-sided games. At this point, don’t even bother reading the rest of the article, go place a bet right now.

If you’re still around, you’re probably wondering how Baltimore is the favorite to begin with, much less such a massive one.

The Ravens are fresh off losing to the New England Patriots last week, which isn’t nearly as concerning as what happened on the ground. With Calais Campbell out and Brandon Williams suffering an injury early, Patriots running back Damien Harris ran for 121 yards on 22 carries. This week, Baltimore has Derrick Henry, arguably the best running back in the league right now, licking his chops.

Both Williams and Campbell did not practice on Wednesday and both are expected to sit out this one. Though that’s not finalized, oddsmakers typically lean into those types of expectations when setting the spread. And if both do indeed miss this game, it’s hard to see how Baltimore will be able to stop Henry and Tennessee’s offense, adding to a laundry list of problems on offense.

If you’re the betting type, I’d take the Titans with the points.

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Ravens early favorites over Colts in Week 9 despite injuries

Despite all of the Baltimore Ravens’ woes this week, they’re still slight odds favorites over the Indianapolis Colts for now.

The start of Week 9 hasn’t gone particularly well for the Baltimore Ravens. Not only did they place two starting offensive linemen on injured reserve with ankle injuries, but seven defensive players went on the COVID-19/Reserve list as well. Yet, even with all that going wrong, oddsmakers are still leaning toward Baltimore picking up a win this week.

According to BetMGM, the Ravens are 2.5-point favorites over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9 as of Wednesday morning. There’s good reason to believe Baltimore could still not only beat Indianapolis but cover the spread, even with their current injury and COVID-19 woes.

For as sloppy and inconsistent as the Ravens have been at times this season, they’ve handily beaten all the weaker teams on their schedule to date. The Colts haven’t found as much success, failing to beat the Cleveland Browns, struggling against the Cincinnati Bengals, and losing to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Baltimore currently has a higher-rated defense and offense in total points allowed and scored respectively.

Expect the Ravens’ odds to change over the course of the week as we find out more information about the six players labeled as “high-risk close contact” on the COVID-19/Reserve list. If none of them test positive or show symptoms, they’ll be cleared to play in this game, which will likely give a huge bump to Baltimore’s odds. The opposite is true as well, with any further positive tests potentially changing the odds in the Colts’ favor.

If you’re looking to bet this week, taking the smaller spread now might be in your favor but it’d be a bit of a gamble as well. If you want more of a sure thing, waiting until the end of the week is the safer bet.

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Ravens remain odds favorites late vs. Steelers in Week 8

The NFL odds remain fairly high with the Baltimore Ravens still heavy odds favorites over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8

The Baltimore Ravens started out as heavy favorites over the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this week. Seemingly against any good sense, oddsmakers had Baltimore sitting at 5.5-point favorites over Pittsburgh to begin Week 8. However, with kickoff just a few hours away now, the odds have gotten a little more manageable.

According to BetMGM, the Ravens are still four-point favorites over the Steelers this week, along with an over/under of 46.5 points. While better than what they were earlier in the week, that’s still some hefty odds in a game that has typically been far closer.

As I pointed out at the time, this rivalry has been a tight one over the 27 previous matchups with coach John Harbaugh at the helm. The series is split 14-13 since 2008, with Baltimore having won seven games each at home and away. More importantly for the NFL odds, the average margin of victory has been just 1.37 points per game — far smaller than the four-point spread currently out there. And of those 27 games, just six have had a combined point total of 47 points or more.

For those looking to make a last-minute NFL bet, going with the Steelers and the points might make the most sense. That’s not saying Pittsburgh will win this game but history doesn’t show Baltimore beating them by four or more points in this game or it being an offensive shootout to massive score totals.

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Ravens open Week 8 odds as large favorites over undefeated Steelers

Oddsmakers are overlooking the Pittsburgh Steelers being undefeated, giving the Baltimore Ravens a pretty big point spread for Week 8.

It’s time for the single best matchup in the NFL as the Baltimore Ravens will play host to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8. Fans of hard-hitting, defensive-forward football will be tickled by this week’s tilt as the Ravens and Steelers meet for the first time this season.

Yet, despite Pittsburgh being the only remaining undefeated team left in the NFL, oddsmakers are still firmly in Baltimore’s corner. With Week 7 not even fully wrapped up yet, the Ravens enter Week 8 as 5.5-point favorites over the Steelers, according to BetMGM.

That point spread should come as quite a shock to both Baltimore and Pittsburgh fans. This matchup has often been very close, especially in the John Harbaugh era. Of the 27 games these two teams have played since Harbaugh took over control of the Ravens in 2008, 16 have had a final point differential of four or fewer points. Over the whole 27 games combined, the average margin of victory has been just 1.37 points, in Baltimore’s favor. It’s even odder when you consider the Steelers are the only undefeated team remaining in the NFL and the Ravens won’t have a full stadium to get the full home-field-advantage effect.

For those looking to make an early bet this week, taking Pittsburgh with the points seems like a wise investment. That’s not to say the Steelers will actually win, but the 5.5-point spread here is a little too good to not take advantage of before it undoubtedly gets trimmed down to within three points by game time.

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Ravens enter Week 6 as heavy odds favorites over Eagles

The Baltimore Ravens’ odds over the Philadelphia Eagles are among the highest of Week 6, making it a good NFL bet to make.

Though the Baltimore Ravens haven’t looked their best over the last few weeks, oddsmakers are still feeling the Charm City love apparently. Entering Week 6 of the 2020 NFL season, oddsmaker BetMGM has given the Ravens one of the highest point spreads.

Starting the week, Baltimore is a 7.5-point favorite over the Philadelphia Eagles, according to BetMGM. Only two other games feature a higher point spread, with the Indianapolis Colts favored over the Cincinnati Bengals and the Miami Dolphins favored over the New York Jets.

Much like those two other games, the Eagles look outmatched on paper against the Ravens, leading to the heavy odds. At 1-3-1 and having tied the Bengals in Week 4, Philadelphia looks all out of sorts this season. Quarterback Carson Wentz has had a disastrous beginning, completing just 60% of his passes for 1,188 yards, six touchdowns, a league-leading nine interceptions, and four fumbles.

For a Baltimore defense that just got done feasting on Cincinnati rookie quarterback Joe Burrow to the tune of seven sacks while forcing three total turnovers on the day, Wentz can’t feel great. The Ravens’ defense has also been on a roll getting the ball back for the offense, continuing their league-best streak of 16 consecutive regular-season games with at least one turnover. If things continue the way they have already this season, Wentz is likely in for a very long and painful day against Baltimore.

For those looking to maybe make a little money this week, it’s hard to bet against the Ravens in this one. Even though they have such a massive point spread, all four of Baltimore’s wins have had margins-of-victory of at least 14 points.

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Ravens massive odds favorites over Washington in Week 4

The Baltimore Ravens odds have the biggest point spread of Week 4, going up against the Washington Football Team.

Apparently, at least one oddsmaker views the Baltimore Ravens’ Week 3 showing as a bit of an aberration. Going up against the Washington Football Team in Week 4, BetMGM is pulling no punches and the Ravens’ odds reflect it.

According to BetMGM, Baltimore is a 14-point favorite over Washington this week. That’s the biggest point-spread of the week, just edging out the Los Angeles Rams against the New York Giants, which is quite telling.

Though the Ravens didn’t look anything like the dominant team from the first two weeks of the 2020 season on Monday night, there’s still plenty of reason to believe Baltimore is still that team, especially going up against lesser opponents. While Washington is clearly in the middle of a rebuild with coach Ron Rivera at the helm, they’re a long ways away from being considered among the best teams in the NFL right now.

Whether you think the Ravens can cover that point spread or not, a $100 bet would return $91 on BetMGM if you’re correct.

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Ravens vs. Texans over/under: Oddsmakers predicting high-scoring game

Oddsmakers are predicting a high-scoring game when the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans play in Week 2, setting a high over/under

It’s a clash between two of the best young passers in the league when Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes on Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in Week 2. With two great quarterbacks slinging the ball, oddsmakers are predicting a pretty high-scoring affair.

Over on BetMGM, the over/under is currently set at 50.5 points. That’s the second-highest total of Week 2, falling just below The Atlanta Falcons vs. Dallas Cowboys.

There’s good reason to believe this game could have fireworks. Baltimore had the highest-scoring offense last year, averaging more than 33 points per game. Houston was no slouch there either, averaging nearly 24 points a game themselves. Not only are Watson and Jackson two of the best young quarterbacks in the NFL, but there are also a few other big producers on the field along with them.

For the Ravens, tight end Mark Andrews and running back J.K. Dobbins are coming off a Week 1 win in which they each found the end zone twice. But you can’t forget wide receiver Marquise Brown and running back Mark Ingram either.

For the Texans, running back David Johnson was once considered to be among the best rushers in the league after posting 1,239 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns in 2016. While DeAndre Hopkins was traded, Brandin Cooks is more than capable of making big plays down the field.

It’s worth noting that Baltimore failed to hit the 50.5-point total in either Week 1 against the Browns or the Week 11 matchup against Houston. With how the Ravens have been playing, both on offense and defense, there’s a real chance this game will be one-sided as well and fall short of the over/under set, making it an enticing but problematic bet.

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Ravens vs. Texans: Updated Ravens odds before Week 2

The Baltimore Ravens’ odds are holding tight at a 7-point spread over the Houston Texans with Week 2’s betting matchup only a few days away.

The Baltimore Ravens opened Week 2 as heavy favorites over the Houston Texans. But with a few days of practice and one injury report already out, things frequently change from Monday to Thursday when it comes to the NFL betting.

The injuries to left tackle Ronnie Stanley and cornerback Jimmy Smith don’t seem to be concerning oddsmakers any, however. BetMGM still has the Ravens as seven-point favorites over the Texans for Week 2.

That still remains one of the highest point spreads of the week. Only three games have a higher spread than this one, and they’re all pretty lopsided matchups featuring a playoff team against one of the worse franchises in the league. For the Ravens’ odds to be so high against a team that went to the AFC Championship Game last season, there has to be a lot of confidence in Baltimore here.

Ravens bettors remember last week’s lofty spread over the Browns. And everyone remembers Baltimore actually beating both Cleveland and that 7.5-point spread to the tune of 38-6. So for those that are interested in plunking down a few bucks to potentially win a good bit more, this might be the matchup for you. A $100 Ravens bet with BetMGM will return $91 if Baltimore beats the Texans by at least eight points.

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Ravens open as heavy favorites over Texans for NFL Week 2 odds

After beating up on the Browns in Week 1, at least one oddsmaker is giving the Baltimore Ravens odds to do it in Week 2 to the Texans

The Baltimore Ravens are looking to stay perfect as they head to Houston to take on the Texans for Week 2. The Ravens are fresh off decimating the Cleveland Browns in Week 1 while the Texans are still licking their wounds from a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Though the Texans are no slouch, having gone deep in the playoffs last season, the Ravens are heavy favorites opening this week. According to BetMGM, Baltimore is a 7-point favorite for Week 2.

That isn’t the biggest spread of the week thus far but it’s a pretty impressive one for a few reasons. The game is in Houston, and while fans won’t be in attendance, the home team typically gets a little boost to the point spread to compensate for it. Secondly, the Texans are a strong team that went toe-to-toe with the Chiefs for most of their Week 1 contest. Considering the Ravens were 7.5-point favorites over the Browns and ended up beating them 38-6, that’s quite a lot of confidence to place in Baltimore this week.

Then again, there’s also some solid reasons for BetMGM having that level of confidence.

The Ravens looked like the same regular-season team that was so dominant last season. They played hard-hitting defense and while the run game didn’t gash Cleveland, it did a fair job of picking up yards and first downs when needed. Quarterback Lamar Jackson is already making a serious run at winning back-to-back MVP awards, posting the highest passer rating of Week 1.

Baltimore also blew Houston out of the water in their matchup last season. In Week 11, the Ravens beat the Texans 41-7 in a game that was effectively over by halftime. Baltimore turned on the jets in the second half and gained a massive lead over Houston, benching Jackson at about the midpoint of the fourth quarter to coast the rest of the way with backup Robert Griffin III.

That makes this a tough Ravens bet to call. With such a massive spread, the odds aren’t exactly on Baltimore’s side here. But with how dominant they were in Week 1 and how they beat up on Houston last season, there’s little reason to believe this won’t be another slaughter.

If you really believe in the Ravens, or just really don’t believe in the Texans, a $100 bet would return $91. Make sure you get over to BetMGM to lock in the spread now before it potentially changes later this week and the Ravens’ odds get worse.

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Ravens vs. Browns Week 1 over/under odds: Offensive juggernauts

At least one oddsmaker believes the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns will light up the scoreboard in Week 1 with a high over/under bet.

The big guns are coming out for Week 1 of the 2020 NFL regular season. At least that’s what one oddsmaker believes will happen when the Baltimore Ravens take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

According to BetMGM, the over/under for this Week 1 contest is 47.5 points. That’s tied for the third-highest total, behind the Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals vs. San Francisco 49ers.

Though that might seem pretty bold, it actually makes quite a bit of sense. In the two matchups between the Ravens and Browns last season, there was a total of 111 points scored. The Week 4 game had a combined 65 points, while Week 16 was a more reserved 46 combined points on the scoreboard.

Baltimore scored the most points last season, putting up a combined 531 points during the regular season (33.19 points per game average). Cleveland didn’t fare as well, putting up only 335 points (20.94 points per game), but they have an offense capable of hanging much more if they can finally get on the same page and take advantage of all that talent. Still, combining both teams’ averages would be 54 total points, well above the 47.5 BetMGM has listed.

In our game-by-game predictions, we have this game going over the 47.5 over/under odds set here. If you’re the betting type, the -110 odds from BetMGM could be pretty tempting. A $100 bet would net you $91 in return if you pick correctly.

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