Baltimore Ravens host Detroit Lions in a high-profile NFL Week 3 matchup featuring two 1-1 teams, top quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Jared Goff, and elite coaching from John Harbaugh and Dan Campbell. Both teams showed strong offensive performances recently, with the Lions dominating Chicago 52-21 and Baltimore holding a 1-0 home record.
Key Factors to Consider
Lions rank 14th in total offense and 4th in points allowed; Ravens at home with 1-0 record, balanced overall performance. Recently, Lions crushed Bears offensively while Ravens showed steadiness but slight vulnerability away.
Recent clashes have been competitive, near Super Bowl-level matchups expected. No dominant trend; both teams have traded wins in past meetings.
No major injuries reported impacting starting lineups for either team, keeping offensive and defensive units largely intact.
M&T Bank Stadium with favorable weather (72°F, clear, low wind) and prime-time Monday Night Football environment may boost Ravens' home energy.
Both teams seek 2-1 record; Lions motivated after big offensive victory, Ravens seeking home dominance and early statement win.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Baltimore Ravens: -225, Detroit Lions: +185
Baltimore Ravens
★★★★☆ 78%
Spread
Baltimore Ravens -4.5 (-112), Detroit Lions +4.5 (-108)
Baltimore Ravens -4.5
★★★★☆ 72%
Over/under
Over 53.5 (-108), Under 53.5 (-112)
Over 53.5
★★★☆☆ 65%
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Baltimore Ravens -2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 53.5 19%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 53.5 at 19% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 21% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Baltimore Ravens to win outright on the moneyline, cover the -4.5 spread, with a high scoring game going over 53.5 points total.
Predicted Score: Baltimore Ravens 31 – Detroit Lions 21