The Baltimore Ravens are heavy favourites at home for their Week 2 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Ravens quite literally lost by a toe in the NFL season opener last week, falling to Kansas City 27-20. The game ended with a video review that led to an Isaiah Likely touchdown reception being called back because Likely’s toe landed on the end-line.
It wasn’t that close for the Raiders in Week 1. Las Vegas was limited to a combined three points in the final three quarters of their 22-10 road loss against the Chargers.
Baltimore opened as an 8-point favourite to win on the NFL odds, with the total pegged at 43.5.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Most of the early betting action favours the Ravens. Roughly 83 per cent of bettors are taking Baltimore to cover the spread and 98 per cent are taking them on the moneyline. Despite the last six head-to-heads hitting the Over, 76 per cent of action is expecting this to be a low scoring game and taking the Under.
The Ravens have won two of the last three games between these teams, but the Raiders came out on top in the last head-to-head, winning 33-27 in overtime in the 2021 season-opener. The Over has hit in six straight games.
The Raiders haven’t fared well against Baltimore in the past. In the last 16 head-to-heads, Las Vegas is just 4-12 straight up and 5-11 against the spread. They’re also just 1-7 SU in their last eight road games, as well as 1-7 ATS in their last eight games in Baltimore.
The Ravens have been a tough out at home, going 12-5 SU in their last 17 games at M&T Bank Stadium. This could be a lower scoring game as the total has gone Under in five of Baltimore’s last six contests against AFC West opponents.
Las Vegas Raiders
Gardner Minshew won the starting job over second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell, but he looked far from a reliable option in last week’s loss against the Chargers. Minshew completed 25 of 33 pass attempts for 257 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also had a few careless mistakes, including a turnover when the ball just slipped out of his hands as he tried to throw. The Raiders defence was torched by Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins to the tune of 135 yards after a 2023 season in which they allowed the seventh-fewest points in the NFL.
If there’s one thing you can take away from last week, it’s Las Vegas will be a very average team at best. Minshew is no more than a game-manager, they have no elite options to run the ball and Davante Adams is the only receiver who can make things happen. There’s also a couple of injury concerns as defensive end Tyree Wilson (knee) and cornerback Decamerion Richardson (hamstring) both missed practice this week and remain doubtful to play on Sunday.
Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson had a monster game last week against Kansas City. The reigning league MVP threw for 273 yards and a touchdown while adding another 122 yards on the ground. Isaiah Likely and off-season signing Derrick Henry were also impressive. Likely finished with 111 receiving yards and a touchdown while Henry had 46 rushing yards and a score. Of Baltimore’s 16 rushing attempts by players other than Jackson, Henry took 13 of them.
It’s pretty clear this Ravens offence will be dangerous. Baltimore has a dual threat at quarterback in Jackson and they’re able to spread opposing defences with the threat of receivers Zay Flowers and Likely. It’s also clear that Henry will be a key piece of the rushing attack, so I have ‘Henry anytime touchdown’ circled as my best prop bet in this game.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Raiders vs. Ravens?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 8 Sep 11:23pm | BAL | -8 -115 | O +43.5 -105 |
| Closing 11 Sep 9:24pm | BAL | -8.5 -115 | U +49.5 -155 |
- Regular Season
Raiders Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
4 |
| Rushing |
158 |
| Passing |
1014 |
| Receiving |
37 |
| Sacks |
5.5 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
704 |
| Passing |
1529 |
| Receiving |
33 |
| Sacks |
6 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
- Regular Season
Ravens Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
4 |
| Rushing |
158 |
| Passing |
1014 |
| Receiving |
37 |
| Sacks |
5.5 |
| Interceptions |
1 |
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
704 |
| Passing |
1529 |
| Receiving |
33 |
| Sacks |
6 |
| Interceptions |
2 |
Weather
| temp | 78 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | East 10mph |
Injuries
Maxx Crosby (DE)
Tommy Eichenberg (LB)
Jakobi Meyers (WR)
Dylan Parham (G)
Tyreik McAllister (WR)
Christian Wilkins (DT)
Luke Masterson (LB)
Zamir White (RB)
Cody Whitehair (G)
Ameer Abdullah (RB)
Rashod Bateman (WR)
Malik Harrison (LB)
Marlon Humphrey (CB)
Charlie Kolar (TE)
Roger Rosengarten (OT)
Broderick Washington (DE)
Roger Rosengarten (OT)
Deonte Harty (WR)
Chris Board (LB)
Brent Urban (DE)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Maxx Crosby (DE) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Crosby is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Steelers on Sunday. |
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| Tommy Eichenberg (LB) | day-to-day | Hamstring - 10 / 10 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Eichenberg is battling with a hamstring injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Rams on October 20th. |
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| Jakobi Meyers (WR) | day-to-day | Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Meyers is battling with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will participate on Sunday against the Rams on October 20th. |
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| Dylan Parham (G) | day-to-day | Achilles - 10 / 10 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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Parham is battling with a achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Rams on October 20th. |
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| Tyreik McAllister (WR) | day-to-day | Personal - 07 / 10 / 24 | 0-1 | 1-0 | + - |
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McAlllister is fighting off a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Rams on October 20th. |
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| Christian Wilkins (DT) | Out indefinitely | Foot - 06 / 10 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Wilkins is placed in the injured reserve list after undergoing surgery to repair a Jones Fracture, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Luke Masterson (LB) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 04 / 10 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Masterson has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated. |
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| Zamir White (RB) | day-to-day | Groin - 04 / 10 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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White is managing a groin injury, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup against the Rams on October 20th. |
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| Cody Whitehair (G) | day-to-day | Chest - 04 / 10 / 24 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Whitehair is battling a chest injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Rams on October 20th. |
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| Ameer Abdullah (RB) | Ques Sun | Back - 27 / 09 / 24 | 1-2 | 2-1 | + - |
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Abdullah is managing a back injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Sunday's game versus the Browns. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Rashod Bateman (WR) | Prob Sun | Groin - 10 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Bateman, who has been dealing with a groin injury, is likely to suit up and face the Commanders on Sunday. |
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| Malik Harrison (LB) | day-to-day | Groin - 10 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Harrison is hampered by a groin injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for the October 21st game against the Buccaneers. |
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| Marlon Humphrey (CB) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Humphrey is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Commanders on Sunday. |
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| Charlie Kolar (TE) | Ques Sun | Toe - 10 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Kolar is managing a toe injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active for Sunday's clash against the Commanders. |
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| Roger Rosengarten (OT) | day-to-day | Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Rosengarten is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play on October 21st against the Buccaneers. |
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| Broderick Washington (DE) | day-to-day | Knee - 10 / 10 / 24 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Washington is hobbled by a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Buccaneers on October 21st. |
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| Roger Rosengarten (OT) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 06 / 10 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Rosengarten is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Bengals on Sunday. |
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| Deonte Harty (WR) | Que Sun | Knee - 04 / 10 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Harty is managing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will face on Sunday against the Commanders. |
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| Chris Board (LB) | Ques Sun | Ankle - 02 / 10 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Board is managing a ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Bengals on Sunday. |
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| Brent Urban (DE) | Ques Sun | Neck - 02 / 10 / 24 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Urban is hampered by a neck injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Bengals on Sunday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 8 Sep 11:23pm BAL -8 -115 O +43.5 -105 Closing 11 Sep 9:24pm BAL -8.5 -115 U +49.5 -155 -
- Regular Season
Raiders Team Leaders
Touchdowns 4
Rushing 158
Passing 1014
Receiving 37
Sacks 5.5
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 704
Passing 1529
Receiving 33
Sacks 6
Interceptions 2
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- Regular Season
Ravens Team Leaders
Touchdowns 4
Rushing 158
Passing 1014
Receiving 37
Sacks 5.5
Interceptions 1
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 704
Passing 1529
Receiving 33
Sacks 6
Interceptions 2
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Weather
temp 78 condition sunny wind East 10mph -
Injuries
Maxx Crosby (DE)
Ques Sun Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24Tommy Eichenberg (LB)
day-to-day Hamstring - 10 / 10 / 24Jakobi Meyers (WR)
day-to-day Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24Dylan Parham (G)
day-to-day Achilles - 10 / 10 / 24Tyreik McAllister (WR)
day-to-day Personal - 07 / 10 / 24Christian Wilkins (DT)
Out indefinitely Foot - 06 / 10 / 24Luke Masterson (LB)
Out indefinitely Knee - 04 / 10 / 24Zamir White (RB)
day-to-day Groin - 04 / 10 / 24Cody Whitehair (G)
day-to-day Chest - 04 / 10 / 24Ameer Abdullah (RB)
Ques Sun Back - 27 / 09 / 24Rashod Bateman (WR)
Prob Sun Groin - 10 / 10 / 24Malik Harrison (LB)
day-to-day Groin - 10 / 10 / 24Marlon Humphrey (CB)
Ques Sun Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24Charlie Kolar (TE)
Ques Sun Toe - 10 / 10 / 24Roger Rosengarten (OT)
day-to-day Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24Broderick Washington (DE)
day-to-day Knee - 10 / 10 / 24Roger Rosengarten (OT)
Ques Sun Ankle - 06 / 10 / 24Deonte Harty (WR)
Que Sun Knee - 04 / 10 / 24Chris Board (LB)
Ques Sun Ankle - 02 / 10 / 24Brent Urban (DE)
Ques Sun Neck - 02 / 10 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Maxx Crosby (DE) Ques Sun Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24 0-1 1-0 + - Crosby is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Steelers on Sunday.
Tommy Eichenberg (LB) day-to-day Hamstring - 10 / 10 / 24 0-1 1-0 + - Eichenberg is battling with a hamstring injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Rams on October 20th.
Jakobi Meyers (WR) day-to-day Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24 0-1 1-0 + - Meyers is battling with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will participate on Sunday against the Rams on October 20th.
Dylan Parham (G) day-to-day Achilles - 10 / 10 / 24 0-1 1-0 + - Parham is battling with a achilles injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Rams on October 20th.
Tyreik McAllister (WR) day-to-day Personal - 07 / 10 / 24 0-1 1-0 + - McAlllister is fighting off a personal matter, and it is unclear if he will suit up against the Rams on October 20th.
Christian Wilkins (DT) Out indefinitely Foot - 06 / 10 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Wilkins is placed in the injured reserve list after undergoing surgery to repair a Jones Fracture, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Luke Masterson (LB) Out indefinitely Knee - 04 / 10 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Masterson has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, and it is unknown how long he will be debilitated.
Zamir White (RB) day-to-day Groin - 04 / 10 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - White is managing a groin injury, and it is unknown if he will be in the lineup against the Rams on October 20th.
Cody Whitehair (G) day-to-day Chest - 04 / 10 / 24 1-1 1-1 + - Whitehair is battling a chest injury, and it is unclear if he will play against the Rams on October 20th.
Ameer Abdullah (RB) Ques Sun Back - 27 / 09 / 24 1-2 2-1 + - Abdullah is managing a back injury, and it is unclear if he will be available for Sunday's game versus the Browns.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Rashod Bateman (WR) Prob Sun Groin - 10 / 10 / 24 1-0 1-0 + - Bateman, who has been dealing with a groin injury, is likely to suit up and face the Commanders on Sunday.
Malik Harrison (LB) day-to-day Groin - 10 / 10 / 24 1-0 1-0 + - Harrison is hampered by a groin injury, and it remains to be seen if he will be active for the October 21st game against the Buccaneers.
Marlon Humphrey (CB) Ques Sun Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24 1-0 1-0 + - Humphrey is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unclear if he will face the Commanders on Sunday.
Charlie Kolar (TE) Ques Sun Toe - 10 / 10 / 24 1-0 1-0 + - Kolar is managing a toe injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will be active for Sunday's clash against the Commanders.
Roger Rosengarten (OT) day-to-day Ankle - 10 / 10 / 24 1-0 1-0 + - Rosengarten is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play on October 21st against the Buccaneers.
Broderick Washington (DE) day-to-day Knee - 10 / 10 / 24 1-0 1-0 + - Washington is hobbled by a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Buccaneers on October 21st.
Roger Rosengarten (OT) Ques Sun Ankle - 06 / 10 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - Rosengarten is dealing with an ankle injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Bengals on Sunday.
Deonte Harty (WR) Que Sun Knee - 04 / 10 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - Harty is managing a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will face on Sunday against the Commanders.
Chris Board (LB) Ques Sun Ankle - 02 / 10 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - Board is managing a ankle injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Bengals on Sunday.
Brent Urban (DE) Ques Sun Neck - 02 / 10 / 24 2-0 1-1 + - Urban is hampered by a neck injury, and it is undetermined if he will suit up against the Bengals on Sunday.