The Baltimore Ravens (2-1) head west to try to knock off the unbeaten Denver Broncos (3-0) Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET at Empower Field at Mile High. Below, we look at the Ravens vs. Broncos odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
After playing three games decided by a total of 9 points, the Ravens could be 0-3 as easily as 3-0. Injuries (16 players have been placed on injured reserve) and a not-so-stout defense (ranking in the bottom third of the league with 28.3 points and 393.7 yards allowed per game) have been early-season issues.
Dynamic dual-threat QB Lamar Jackson has overcome 8 sacks, 3 interceptions and 4 total fumbles (two lost) by throwing for 761 yards and 3 touchdowns while rushing for a league-QB-high 251 yards and 2 more scores.
The Broncos, meanwhile, entered Week 3 tied with the Buffalo Bills for the league lead in point differential at plus-50, but they’ve played the easiest opening slate in the league with their three foes (the New York Giants and Jets and the Jacksonville Jaguars) a combined 0-10 entering the weekend.
New QB Teddy Bridgewater is playing the best of his career, completing 76.8% of his passes for 4 TDs and no turnovers, while Von Miller, the AFC Defensive Player of the Month, and the Denver D have been the league’s stingiest, allowing 26 points so far while collecting 5 turnovers.
Also see: Week 4 staff picks
Ravens at Broncos odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:25 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Ravens -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Broncos -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Ravens +0.5 (-115) | Broncos -0.5 (-107)
- Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)
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Ravens at Broncos key injuries
Ravens:
- QB Jackson (back) questionable
- OT Ronnie Stanley (ankle) out
- S DeShon Elliott (quadriceps) questionable
- LB Pernell McPhee (shoulder) questionable
- OT Alejandro Villanueva (knee) questionable
- DE Derek Wolfe (back, hip) out
- CB Anthony Averett (ankle) questionable
- S Geno Stone (thigh) questionable
- S Chuck Clark (hip) questionable
- CB Marlon Humphrey (knee) questionable
Broncos:
- G Graham Glasgow (knee) out
- RB Melvin Gordon (ribs/lower leg) questionable
- G Dalton Risner (ankle) questionable
- LB Andre Mintze (hamstring) questionable
- DE Shelby Harris (wrist, illness) questionable
- LB Baron Browning (back) questionable
- DE Dre’Mont Jones (calf) questionable
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Ravens at Broncos odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Broncos 23, Ravens 20
Money line
This is a huge step up in competition for Denver, but this also will easily be the best defense Baltimore has faced this season.
Jackson will make his share of big plays, but he’s also been prone to turnovers and that will swing the balance to the BRONCOS (-105) in a tight tussle.
Against the spread
It’s a PASS here with equal or better odds on the money line.
Over/Under
These teams are a combined 17-23 to the Under since the start of last season. With the stingy Denver defense, the Broncos’ own red-zone TD struggles (42.9% to rank 26th) and two elite kickers kicking at altitude, don’t be surprised if there are more field goals than TDs.
That calls for a small-unit play on the UNDER 43.5 (-103).
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