Nancy Turner
Oct 24, 2023 - 03:15

Lions vs. Ravens: Betting line, odds, and expert predictions favor Baltimore at home

The Detroit Lions, on a four-game winning streak, face the Baltimore Ravens as underdogs in Week 7.

The Detroit Lions are steadily establishing themselves as a strong contender for the Super Bowl. They enter Week 7 with a four-game winning streak and an opportunity to make a significant statement against the Baltimore Ravens. Despite the Lions' recent success, the Ravens are favored by a field goal.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, and it will be televised on FOX.

This matchup presents a significant challenge for the Ravens, who are still searching for consistency and their offensive identity. Not only are they up against a Lions team that boasts a 5-1 record this season and a remarkable 13-3 record in their last 16 games, but they also face a grueling scheduling situation. The Ravens have just returned from a tough road rivalry game in Pittsburgh, followed by a game in London against Tennessee, and now they have to play at home with a 1 p.m. kickoff. Typically, teams have a bye week after returning from playing overseas, but the Ravens decided not to take a bye this week.

Historically, there have only been nine instances of a team playing in London and not having a bye the following week. Those teams have a record of 4-4-1 against the spread and 6-3 outright.

On the other hand, the Lions are firing on all cylinders. They have a strong defense that ranks in the top 10 in scoring, as well as an impressive offense that also ranks in the top 10 in scoring. Quarterback Jared Goff is playing some of the best football of his career and is coming off a dominant performance against Tampa Bay in the previous week. The Lions haven't had a 5-1 record since 2011 and haven't won a division title since 1993 when they were in the NFC Central. Currently, they hold a comfortable 2.5-game lead in the NFC North.

Both teams have performed well against the spread this season, with the Ravens boasting a 5-1 record and the Lions at 4-2. However, only one Ravens game has gone over the total points.

In other news, Alex Anzalone has found success with the Lions, as their partnership has proven to be a perfect fit for both parties. Additionally, the Ravens' defense has been solid thus far, but they are about to face a tougher challenge against the Lions.