Baltimore Ravens vs Detroit Lions Preview
At 1:00 ET, the Lions and Ravens square off at M&T Bank Stadium in a week 7 NFL matchup. TV coverage belongs to FOX with the game being played on Sunday, October 22nd.
Baltimore is set to take on the Lions in this non-conference matchup, and they are favored by 3 at home. Read on for my thoughts and betting angles. Check out BetCoco for Baltimore Ravens – Detroit Lions odds
Baltimore Ravens vs Detroit Lions Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Lions and Ravens did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Ravens have the leg up at 3-0. The Ravens also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 44 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- In their last three road games, Detroit has averaged 25 points per game while allowing 15. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Baltimore has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 20 points per game while allowing 12. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- As the betting underdog, the Lions have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Detroit posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
- The Ravens have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
Baltimore Ravens vs Detroit Lions Prediction
The Lions’ week 7 matchup vs. Baltimore will be their 4th road game of the season. On the road, they have gone 3-0 and are 5-1 overall. In the NFC-North, Detroit is 1st and 3rd in the NFC. The Lions have a 5-1 ATS record so far. As we enter week 7, their scoring margin per game is +9.2. Looking at their over/under lines, the Lions have seen an average line of 46.3 points. Their games have averaged 46.8 points per game, resulting in an over/under record of 3-3.
On the offensive front, the Lions are currently averaging 28 points per game, positioning them 4th in the NFL. Facing the Ravens this week, the Lions defense has allowed an average of 18.8 points per game. They currently rank 10th in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 285.8 yards per contest.
Having played six games, the Ravens have a record of 4-2. This puts them at 1st in the AFC-North and 4th in the AFC. Against the spread, the Ravens have a record of 4-2. Their average scoring margin for the season is currently +7. So far this season, Baltimore games are 25th in total points. They come in with an over/under record of 1-5, with an average over/under line for their games set at 41.8 points.
The Ravens come in with an average 22.2 points per game on offense, which has them 15th in the NFL. Heading into this week’s matchup with the Lions, the Ravens defense has given up an average of 15.2 points per game. They are currently 7th in quarterback hits and have allowed an average of 260.8 yards per contest.
With the Ravens being favored by 3, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 23-22 in favor of the Ravens. Our analytics assigns Baltimore a 55% chance of defeating the Lions.
Baltimore Ravens vs Detroit Lions Betting Tips
- Take the Ravens on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Lions (+3)
- Projecting a combined 45 points, we like the over
Baltimore Ravens Injury Report
- Damarion Williams – Ankle (Out)
- David Ojabo – Ankle/knee (Out)
- Tylan Wallace – Hamstring (Out)
- Ar’Darius Washington – Chest (Out)
- Odafe Oweh – Ankle (Probable)
- Trayvon Mullen – Toe (Out)
- J.K. Dobbins – Achilles (Out)
- Nick Moore – Achilles (Out)
- Marcus Williams – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Tyus Bowser – Knee (Out)
- Kevon Seymour – Ankle (Questionable)
- Brent Urban – Neck (Questionable)
- Daryl Worley – Shoulder (Out)
- Andrew Vorhees – Knee (Out)
- Malik Hamm – Ankle (Out)
- Ronald Darby – Illness (Questionable)
- Jadeveon Clowney – Knee (Probable)
- Malik Harrison – Concussion (Probable)
Detroit Lions Injury Report
- Zonovan Knight – Shoulder (Out)
- James Houston – Ankle (Out)
- Jahmyr Gibbs – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Shane Zylstra – Knee (Out)
- Josh Paschal – Knee (Questionable)
- James Mitchell – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Jonah Jackson – Ankle (Questionable)
- Matt Nelson – Ankle (Out)
- Nate Sudfeld – Knee (Out)
- David Montgomery – Ribs (Questionable)
- C.J. Gardner-Johnson – Pectoral (Out)
- Emmanuel Moseley – Knee (Out)
- Jason Cabinda – Knee (Out)
- Teddy Bridgewater – Knee (Questionable)
- Craig Reynolds – Hamstring/toe (Questionable)
- Frank Ragnow – Toe (Probable)
- Sam LaPorta – Calf (Questionable)
- Hendon Hooker – Knee (Out)
- Brian Branch – Ankle (Questionable)
