Sunday night’s NFL odds reveal a compelling matchup between the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Ravens. There is one definite sharp side and a solid player prop, and we have included both in our Sunday night NFL picks.
Last week, the Patriots watched a 21-point lead vanish against their archrivals from Buffalo. The Pats were trying to put a stranglehold on the division title until Josh Allen and the Bills took control and secured a 35-31 victory. New England is now 11-3 on the season and 8-6 against the spread.
The Ravens claimed an effortless 24-0 decision over the Bengals last week in a game in which Lamar Jackson threw only a dozen passes, connecting on eight, for 150 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Baltimore is now 7-7 on the season but a dismal 5-9 against the number.
Let’s explore this SNF matchup and find out where the best value lies.
Best Bets for New England Patriots vs. Baltimore Ravens
Our best bets for Sunday night feature this clash between AFC rivals and will be another stern test for the Patriots, a team that has enjoyed a relatively soft schedule this season. Inexperience was front and center for Drake Maye and the Pats last week, as this young team that has soared above expectations struggled to keep its foot on the gas, allowing the prolific Bills offense to rally and win.
Speaking of expectations, Baltimore has disappointed mightily but has come alive recently, winning six of their last eight games, yet covering in only half of them, including last week’s 24-0 demolition of the Bengals.
Sunday Night Odds (Ravens -3)
Early in the week, the oddsmakers installed the Ravens as 2½ point home favorites; however, the NFL odds have drifted north to Baltimore -3, which should give anyone leaning toward New England cause for pause.
Anytime a line crosses onto or through the magic number of 3, it means there is considerable action on the favorite if the line moves up, or conversely, on the underdog if the line moves down off of the three. In this case, the money is pouring in on the Ravens, and it is likely a result of sharp money to make that jump.
Sunday Night Picks (Ravens -3)
According to the OddsTrader gaming model, the Ravens are predicted to cruise to eke out a 25-22 victory. Should the line stay the same at kickoff, this would result in a push for backers on both the Patriots and Ravens.
You see, this is the proverbial trap game for the Bills. For those unfamiliar with the term, it occurs when a superior team comes off a huge win against an impressive opponent but plays a weak team immediately after their victory, while looking ahead to another powerful foe the following week.
The key to a Ravens’ victory is shutting down the Patriots’ rushing attack, and that may happen as Baltimore is well-equipped to contain the run and is ranked seventh against rushing quarterbacks like Maye. If the young gunslinger can’t move the chains with his legs, it will remove a dangerous dimension to this Patriots offense.
We should also note that New England’s starting blindside tackle, Will Campbell, remains sidelined with an injury, which will allow the Ravens’ pass rush more freedom and their run-stop unit greater chances to stop New England’s rushing attack.
Let’s lay the field goal and back Baltimore.
Expert Pick: Ravens -3 (-105) at BetMGM
Patriots’ TreVeyon Henderson (Under 55.5 Rushing Yards)
If we take a look at our player prop page, we can see that there are plenty of opportunities, but after reviewing the Patriots vs. Ravens player props, we will focus on Pats running back TreVeyon Henderson.
New England’s rookie running back averages 55.2 rushing yards per game. Isn’t that a coincidence?! However, he does platoon with Rhamondre Stevenson, and the veteran’s experience may play a role in him getting more than his fair share of carries against this Baltimore run-stop unit.
Should New England fall behind, they will likely abandon the run and go to the aerial attack.
Expert Pick: Henderson Under 55.5 Rushing Yards (-114) at Caesars
Place Your Football Picks & How to Bet Smart This Week
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