The Broncos have won their first two games by a combined four points, defeating visiting Seattle and Oakland before hitting the road for the first time this season. The Ravens opened the campaign by walloping the Buffalo Bills 47-3 but ran into an offensive buzzsaw in the Cincinnati Bengals, who rolled to an 11-point victory last weekend.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Ravens are a comfortable favourite in this one after flexing their muscles on both sides of the ball in that 44-point home rout of Buffalo to open the season. Baltimore has gone 5-1 SU in its past six games as a home fave while surpassing the 40-point barrier on three occasions – but those are the only three games the Ravens have covered in that span. But the Broncos have been accommodating visitors of late, having gone 0-6 SU and ATS in their last six games as a road underdog while losing four of those by double digits and scoring 20+ points only once.

The total for this one sits at 43.5; Denver comes in as one of the strongest over plays in September, having gone 7-1 O/U in its last eight games in the month. And the Ravens have measurable over trends to match, having gone 6-1 O/U in their last seven home games against teams with winning records and 5-0 O/U in their previous five contests following an ATS loss last time out. And while there isn’t much history between the teams – they’ve met only a handful of times this decade – the over has cashed in four of their previous five meetings.

Denver Broncos

The Denver-as-Road-Underdog narrative might be difficult to ignore – but there are signs that the Broncos could surprise. They’re averaging 5.2 yards per carry on 60 attempts so far, led by undrafted rookie Phillip Lindsay and his 173 rushing yards on just 29 totes. And while quarterback Case Keenum (59.5-percent completion rate, 3 TDs, 4 INTs) has struggled, his primary target hasn’t. Emmanuel Sanders has become Keenum’s No. 1 option and is running with the opportunity, having hauled in 14 passes on 15 targets for 231 yards and a score.

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens are a frustratingly inconsistent team from an offensive perspective, and they’ve got fans and bettors alike shaking their heads again this week. Head coach John Harbaugh says he’s not committed to using electrifying quarterback Lamar Jackson regularly, saying his usage will be “week-to-week, game plan to game plan.” While Jackson has been used primarily as a decoy in 2-QB sets, his speed makes him almost certain to invigorate a rush attack that has produced just 183 yards on 56 carries – good for a paltry 3.3 yards-per-carry average.

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Injuries

Denver

Andre Holmes (WR)

I-R Ankle - 26 / 12 / 18

Brendan Langley (CB)

Ques Sun Concussion - 20 / 12 / 18

Isaac Yiadom (CB)

Prob Mon Shoulder - 09 / 12 / 18

Chris Harris Jr. (CB)

I-R Shin - 02 / 12 / 18

Josey Jewell (LB)

Prob Sun Ankle - 02 / 12 / 18

Shaquil Barrett (LB)

Prob Mon Hip Flexor - 25 / 11 / 18

Jeff Heuerman (TE)

I-R Ribs - 25 / 11 / 18

Max Garcia (G)

I-R Knee - 16 / 11 / 18

Matt Paradis (C)

I-R Shin - 04 / 11 / 18

Andy Janovich (FB)

Ques Sun Thigh - 01 / 11 / 18

Baltimore

Chris Moore (WR)

Ques Sun Shin - 31 / 12 / 18

Terrell Suggs (LB)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 12 / 18

John Brown (WR)

Ques Sun Hamstring - 26 / 12 / 18

Nick Boyle (TE)

Prob Sat Concussion - 16 / 12 / 18

Matthew Judon (LB)

Ques Sat Knee - 16 / 12 / 18

Maxx Williams (TE)

Ques Sun Stinger - 02 / 12 / 18

Gus Edwards (RB)

Prob Sun Ankle - 28 / 11 / 18

Chris Board (LB)

Ques Sun Calf - 25 / 11 / 18

Lamar Jackson (QB)

Prob Sun Stomach - 15 / 11 / 18

Ty Montgomery (RB)

Prob Sun Acquired - 15 / 11 / 18

Injuries

Denver

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Andre Holmes (WR)	I-R	Ankle - 26 / 12 / 18	0-1	0-1	+ -
Holmes is suffering from a high ankle sprain and has been placed on injured reserve.
Brendan Langley (CB)	Ques Sun	Concussion - 20 / 12 / 18	0-2	0-2	+ -
Langley missed the last game dealing with a concussion and it is unknown if he will be cleared in time for Sunday's game against the Chargers.
Isaac Yiadom (CB)	Prob Mon	Shoulder - 09 / 12 / 18	1-3	0-4	+ -
Yiadom missed the previous game due to a separated left shoulder but is likely to suit up for Monday's matchup against the Raiders.
Chris Harris Jr. (CB)	I-R	Shin - 02 / 12 / 18	2-3	0-5	+ -
Harris Jr. is on injured reserve with a fractured fibula.
Josey Jewell (LB)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 02 / 12 / 18	2-3	0-5	+ -
Jewell exited the last game due to an ankle sprain but is likely to partake in Sunday's matchup against the 49ers.
Shaquil Barrett (LB)	Prob Mon	Hip Flexor - 25 / 11 / 18	3-3	0-6	+ -
Barrett is expected to return Monday against the Raiders after missing the last four weeks due to a hip flexor injury.
Jeff Heuerman (TE)	I-R	Ribs - 25 / 11 / 18	3-3	0-6	+ -
Heurman has been designated for the injured reserve list with three broken ribs and a bruised lung.
Max Garcia (G)	I-R	Knee - 16 / 11 / 18	3-4	0-7	+ -
Garcia has a torn ACL and is on the injured reserve list.
Matt Paradis (C)	I-R	Shin - 04 / 11 / 18	4-4	0-7-1	+ -
Paradis has been placed on the injured reserve list due to a fractured right fibula.
Andy Janovich (FB)	Ques Sun	Thigh - 01 / 11 / 18	4-4	0-7-1	+ -
Janovich injured his thigh, leaving his status for Sunday's contest against the Texans hazy.

Baltimore

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Chris Moore (WR)	Ques Sun	Shin - 31 / 12 / 18	0-1	1-0	+ -
Moore has a bruised shoulder and his status is in question for the AFC wild-card round against the Chargers.
Terrell Suggs (LB)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 28 / 12 / 18	1-1	1-1	+ -
Suggs is expected to suit up on Sunday against the Browns despite battling a hamstring injury.
John Brown (WR)	Ques Sun	Hamstring - 26 / 12 / 18	1-1	1-1	+ -
Brown is dealing with a hamstring injury and it is unclear if it will hinder his availability for Sunday's game against the Browns.
Nick Boyle (TE)	Prob Sat	Concussion - 16 / 12 / 18	2-2	2-2	+ -
Boyle exited the last game due to a concussion and it is expected he will clear the league-mandated protocol prior to Saturday's game against the Chargers.
Matthew Judon (LB)	Ques Sat	Knee - 16 / 12 / 18	2-2	2-2	+ -
Judon left the last due to a knee injury and it has yet to be determined is he will be able to participate in Saturday's contest against the Chargers.
Maxx Williams (TE)	Ques Sun	Stinger - 02 / 12 / 18	4-2	3-3	+ -
Williams was forced from the previous game due to a stinger and it is uncertain if he will be in the lineup against the Chiefs on Sunday.
Gus Edwards (RB)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 28 / 11 / 18	4-2	3-3	+ -
Edwards has an ankle injury but it is expected he will play against the Falcons on Sunday.
Chris Board (LB)	Ques Sun	Calf - 25 / 11 / 18	4-3	4-3	+ -
Board was forced from the previous game due to a calf injury and his status is in question for Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
Lamar Jackson (QB)	Prob Sun	Stomach - 15 / 11 / 18	4-4	4-4	+ -
Jackson is dealing with a stomach issue but is expected to be active in Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Ty Montgomery (RB)	Prob Sun	Acquired - 15 / 11 / 18	4-4	4-4	+ -
Montgomery was recently acquired via a trade but is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Broncos vs. Ravens Prediction