No team is playing better than Baltimore right now and no quarterback has been better of late than the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson. Baltimore enters this game on a six-game winning streak.
Not impossible that the Monday night game to close Week 12 in the NFL is a Super Bowl preview as Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens visit the Los Angeles Rams.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The Rams of course reached the Super Bowl last year but couldn’t get anything going in a 13-3 loss to the New England Patriots. Quarterback Jared Goff struggled mightily in that game and has carried it over to 2019 for the most part. Los Angeles isn’t likely to win the NFC again and may not even make the playoffs, but the talent is certainly there to go on a run.
Baltimore looks like the biggest threat to the Patriots in the AFC and in fact the Ravens would hold a potential head-to-head tiebreaker for home-field advantage in a playoff game thanks to a 37-20 dominant win over New England in Week 9 – the Pats’ first loss of the year.
Some seasons, the Ravens don’t play a single West Coast game. This is their second of 2019 and they upset the Seahawks in Seattle 30-16 in Week 7. This will be the first time ever that the Ravens will face the “Los Angeles” Rams. The franchises haven’t met since 2015 when the Rams were still in St. Louis. Baltimore won that game 16-13 at home as Justin Tucker made a 47-yard field goal as time expired. Joe Flacco was the team’s QB then but actually was lost in the game to a torn ACL. Jackson was at Louisville in 2015. Goff was at Cal.
The home team is 3-1-1 against the spread in the past five meetings.
Baltimore Ravens
No team is playing better than Baltimore right now and no quarterback has been better of late than the Ravens’ Jackson, who could win his first NFL MVP Award. The Ravens won their sixth in a row Sunday, spanking a very good Houston team 41-7. Jackson threw four touchdown passes and rushed for 86 yards on nine carries. Baltimore is destroying people on the ground and had 263 yards rushing against the Texans. The Ravens’ 2,038 rushing yards are the fifth-most through a team’s first 10 games of a season since 1970 and Jackson has at least 60 rushing yards in seven consecutive games, surpassing Michael Vick (six games in 2004) for the longest such streak by a quarterback in league history. Jackson is the first Ravens quarterback in team history to have two games with four or more passing touchdowns in a season. Jackson’s 788 rushing yards are the most by a quarterback through 10 games in the Super Bowl era. The Ravens are 10-4 ATS in their past 14 Monday games.
Los Angeles Rams
Second straight prime-time game for the Rams as last Sunday night they kept their playoff hopes alive with a 17-7 win over Chicago, although the offence struggled for a second straight game. L.A. had 283 yards, was 3-for-10 on third down and turned it over twice. Goff completed only 11 passes. On the bright side, Todd Gurley had 133 all-purpose yards on 28 touches, both season highs. Rams receiver Robert Woods was inactive for personal reasons. Fellow wideout Brandin Cooks was out again with a concussion. Right tackle Rob Havenstein sat with a knee injury. The Rams are 7-3 ATS in their past 10 after a win.
Who Will Win Ravens vs. Rams?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 18 Nov 2:04am | BAL | -2 -105 | O +47.5 -110 |
| Closing 25 Nov 10:19am | BAL | -4 -110 | O +47.5 -110 |
Weather
| temp | 62 |
| condition | sunny |
| wind | Southwest 5mph |
Injuries
Parker Ehinger (G)
Jimmy Smith (CB)
Marquise Brown (WR)
Brandon Williams (DT)
Lamar Jackson (QB)
Ronnie Stanley (T)
Jihad Ward (DE)
Mark Andrews (TE)
Chris Board (LB)
Anthony Levine (DB)
Michael Brockers (DL)
Nsimba Webster (WR)
Eric Weddle (S)
Andrew Whitworth (T)
Darrell Henderson (RB)
Jared Goff (QB)
Greg Zuerlein (K)
Troy Hill (CB)
Nsimba Webster (WR)
Jojo Natson (WR)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Parker Ehinger (G) | I-R | Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Ehinger has been shifted to the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury. |
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| Jimmy Smith (CB) | Ques Sun | Groin - 28 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Smith has a groin injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Steelers on Sunday. |
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| Marquise Brown (WR) | Doub Sun | Illness - 27 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Brown is ailing from an illness, and he is not expected to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers. |
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| Brandon Williams (DT) | Out Sun | Coach's Decision - 23 / 12 / 19 | 2-0 | 1-1 | + - |
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Williams will not be available against the Steelers on Sunday due to a coach's decision. |
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| Lamar Jackson (QB) | Prob Thurs | Quadricep - 09 / 12 / 19 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
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Jackson is projected to suit up against the Jets on Thursday despite a quadriceps injury. |
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| Ronnie Stanley (T) | Ques Sun | Concussion - 09 / 12 / 19 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
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Stanley sat out the last game with a concussion, and it is uncertain if he will pass protocol in time for Sunday's contest versus the Browns. |
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| Jihad Ward (DE) | Prob Thurs | Elbow - 09 / 12 / 19 | 4-0 | 2-2 | + - |
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Ward is bothered by an elbow injury, but he is likely to take the field against the Jets on Thursday. |
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| Mark Andrews (TE) | Prob Thurs | Thigh - 08 / 12 / 19 | 4-1 | 2-3 | + - |
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Andrews sat out the previous game with a thigh contusion. It is not expected to impede his status for Thursday's contest with the Jets. |
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| Chris Board (LB) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 08 / 12 / 19 | 4-1 | 2-3 | + - |
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Board was held out of the previous game due to a concussion. He will likely face the Browns on Sunday. |
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| Anthony Levine (DB) | Prob Thurs | Ankle - 08 / 12 / 19 | 4-1 | 2-3 | + - |
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Levine left the last game with a low-ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Jets on Thursday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Michael Brockers (DL) | Doub Sun | Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Brockers has a knee injury, and it is unlikely that he will play against the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Nsimba Webster (WR) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Webster is dealing with concussion-like symptoms, but it is expected that he will be cleared in time to face the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Eric Weddle (S) | Ques Sun | Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Weddle has a groin injury, and it is unknown if it will affect his status for Sunday's clash with the Cardinals. |
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| Andrew Whitworth (T) | Doub Sun | Quadricep - 25 / 12 / 19 | 1-0 | 1-0 | + - |
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Whitworth is managing a quadriceps injury, and he is not expected to suit up against the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Darrell Henderson (RB) | I-R | Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Henderson is on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain. |
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| Jared Goff (QB) | Prob Sat | Thumb - 16 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Goff is expected to suit up against the 49ers on Saturday despite a thumb contusion. |
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| Greg Zuerlein (K) | p | Quadricep - 16 / 12 / 19 | 1-1 | 2-0 | + - |
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Zuerlein has a right quadriceps strain, but he is expected to suit up for Saturday's matchup against the 49ers. |
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| Troy Hill (CB) | Out Sun | Thumb - 15 / 12 / 19 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Hill missed the previous game with a broken thumb, and he will not be available to play the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Nsimba Webster (WR) | Prob Sun | Hip - 11 / 12 / 19 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Webster has a hip injury, but he is expected to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys. |
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| Jojo Natson (WR) | I-R | Hamstring - 02 / 12 / 19 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Natson has wound up on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury. |
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BALTIMORE RAVENS
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LOS ANGELES RAMS
20
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 18 Nov 2:04am BAL -2 -105 O +47.5 -110 Closing 25 Nov 10:19am BAL -4 -110 O +47.5 -110 -
Weather
temp 62 condition sunny wind Southwest 5mph -
Injuries
Parker Ehinger (G)
I-R Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20Jimmy Smith (CB)
Ques Sun Groin - 28 / 12 / 19Marquise Brown (WR)
Doub Sun Illness - 27 / 12 / 19Brandon Williams (DT)
Out Sun Coach's Decision - 23 / 12 / 19Lamar Jackson (QB)
Prob Thurs Quadricep - 09 / 12 / 19Ronnie Stanley (T)
Ques Sun Concussion - 09 / 12 / 19Jihad Ward (DE)
Prob Thurs Elbow - 09 / 12 / 19Mark Andrews (TE)
Prob Thurs Thigh - 08 / 12 / 19Chris Board (LB)
Prob Sun Concussion - 08 / 12 / 19Anthony Levine (DB)
Prob Thurs Ankle - 08 / 12 / 19Michael Brockers (DL)
Doub Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19Nsimba Webster (WR)
Prob Sun Concussion - 25 / 12 / 19Eric Weddle (S)
Ques Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19Andrew Whitworth (T)
Doub Sun Quadricep - 25 / 12 / 19Darrell Henderson (RB)
I-R Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19Jared Goff (QB)
Prob Sat Thumb - 16 / 12 / 19Greg Zuerlein (K)
p Quadricep - 16 / 12 / 19Troy Hill (CB)
Out Sun Thumb - 15 / 12 / 19Nsimba Webster (WR)
Prob Sun Hip - 11 / 12 / 19Jojo Natson (WR)
I-R Hamstring - 02 / 12 / 19Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Parker Ehinger (G) I-R Shoulder - 07 / 01 / 20 1-0 1-0 + - Ehinger has been shifted to the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury.
Jimmy Smith (CB) Ques Sun Groin - 28 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Smith has a groin injury, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Steelers on Sunday.
Marquise Brown (WR) Doub Sun Illness - 27 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Brown is ailing from an illness, and he is not expected to suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Steelers.
Brandon Williams (DT) Out Sun Coach's Decision - 23 / 12 / 19 2-0 1-1 + - Williams will not be available against the Steelers on Sunday due to a coach's decision.
Lamar Jackson (QB) Prob Thurs Quadricep - 09 / 12 / 19 4-0 2-2 + - Jackson is projected to suit up against the Jets on Thursday despite a quadriceps injury.
Ronnie Stanley (T) Ques Sun Concussion - 09 / 12 / 19 4-0 2-2 + - Stanley sat out the last game with a concussion, and it is uncertain if he will pass protocol in time for Sunday's contest versus the Browns.
Jihad Ward (DE) Prob Thurs Elbow - 09 / 12 / 19 4-0 2-2 + - Ward is bothered by an elbow injury, but he is likely to take the field against the Jets on Thursday.
Mark Andrews (TE) Prob Thurs Thigh - 08 / 12 / 19 4-1 2-3 + - Andrews sat out the previous game with a thigh contusion. It is not expected to impede his status for Thursday's contest with the Jets.
Chris Board (LB) Prob Sun Concussion - 08 / 12 / 19 4-1 2-3 + - Board was held out of the previous game due to a concussion. He will likely face the Browns on Sunday.
Anthony Levine (DB) Prob Thurs Ankle - 08 / 12 / 19 4-1 2-3 + - Levine left the last game with a low-ankle sprain, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Jets on Thursday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Michael Brockers (DL) Doub Sun Knee - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Brockers has a knee injury, and it is unlikely that he will play against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Nsimba Webster (WR) Prob Sun Concussion - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Webster is dealing with concussion-like symptoms, but it is expected that he will be cleared in time to face the Cardinals on Sunday.
Eric Weddle (S) Ques Sun Groin - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Weddle has a groin injury, and it is unknown if it will affect his status for Sunday's clash with the Cardinals.
Andrew Whitworth (T) Doub Sun Quadricep - 25 / 12 / 19 1-0 1-0 + - Whitworth is managing a quadriceps injury, and he is not expected to suit up against the Cardinals on Sunday.
Darrell Henderson (RB) I-R Ankle - 22 / 12 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Henderson is on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain.
Jared Goff (QB) Prob Sat Thumb - 16 / 12 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Goff is expected to suit up against the 49ers on Saturday despite a thumb contusion.
Greg Zuerlein (K) p Quadricep - 16 / 12 / 19 1-1 2-0 + - Zuerlein has a right quadriceps strain, but he is expected to suit up for Saturday's matchup against the 49ers.
Troy Hill (CB) Out Sun Thumb - 15 / 12 / 19 2-1 2-1 + - Hill missed the previous game with a broken thumb, and he will not be available to play the Cardinals on Sunday.
Nsimba Webster (WR) Prob Sun Hip - 11 / 12 / 19 2-1 2-1 + - Webster has a hip injury, but he is expected to suit up Sunday against the Cowboys.
Jojo Natson (WR) I-R Hamstring - 02 / 12 / 19 3-1 2-2 + - Natson has wound up on the injured reserve list with a hamstring injury.