The Baltimore Ravens (8-2) face the Los Angeles Rams (6-4) under the lights of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET. The Rams are trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, while Baltimore looks to move one step closer to clinching an AFC North title. We analyze the Ravens-Rams odds and lines, with NFL Week 12 betting picks and tips for the matchup.
Ravens at Rams: Week 12 preview, betting trends and notes
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- The Ravens lead the NFL in scoring this season, averaging 34.1 points per game. They’re on pace to set an NFL record for the most points per possession (3.03) and the fewest punts in a season (34).
- The Rams are No. 1 in points allowed since Week 7 (44), while the Ravens rank second (56).
- The Rams are just 2-6-1 against the spread in their last nine games on Monday night.
- Baltimore has won five of its last six games on the road and is currently on a six-game winning streak overall this season.
- The total has gone Under in each of the Rams’ last five games and five of the Ravens’ last six games against the NFC.
- Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ranks 10th among all players in rushing this season and is 14-3 as a starter dating back to his rookie year.
Ravens at Rams: Key injuries
Rams WR Brandin Cooks (concussion) returns after missing two games, while WR Robert Woods is questionable to play after handling a personal matter this week.
Ravens at Rams: Odds, betting lines and prediction
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Prediction
Ravens 31, Rams 24
Moneyline (?)
Bet the RAVENS (-167) to win straight-up, which is a great value for this game – even if they are on the road. The Ravens have looked like one of the best teams all season, specifically in the last six weeks. They’ve blown out each of their last four opponents, which includes the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots and Houston Texans.
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Against the Spread (?)
The Ravens are favored by 3.5 points on the road. Although they’re only 5-4-1 ATS this season, they’ve covered in each of their last four games.
Bet the RAVENS (+100) to cover this relatively small spread. Los Angeles simply hasn’t shown it possesses the offense to keep up with Baltimore.
Over/Under (?)
The projected total is 46.5 points. Only two games in Week 12 have higher totals. Although both defenses are playing well, Baltimore’s offense is unlike any the Rams have faced this season.
Bet the OVER (-110), as the Rams will be exposed a bit after dominating lesser opponents in recent weeks.
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