Texans vs Ravens Odds and Betting Pick for this 2024 AFC Divisional Round Matchup

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2023 Texans at Ravens Odds and Betting Prediction for the Game | MyBookie NFL Week 1 Regular Season Preview

Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens | NFL Week 1
Spread: Texans +10 -110 / Ravens -10 -110
Moneyline: Texans +380; Ravens -526
Total: 46.5 – Over -110 / Under -110

Sunday, September 10th, 2023 at 1:00 PM | CBS
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD

In Week 1 of the National Football League, the Houston Texans are set to face off against the Baltimore Ravens. Last season, the Houston Texans had a challenging campaign, finishing with a 3-13-1 record and failing to secure a single home victory. In the preseason, they demonstrated promise with a 2-1 record, with their only loss coming against the Miami Dolphins.

On the other hand, the Baltimore Ravens had a playoff run in the previous season, concluding with a 10-7 record and securing second place in the AFC North. However, they stumbled in their final two regular-season games.

During the preseason, the Ravens posted a 1-2 record. The NFL Odds Week 1 have Baltimore Ravens as the big favorites: -10 in this game, with 43.5 points at the total.

Ravens Looking to Start 1-0

Heading into training camp, the Baltimore Ravens’ primary focus was securing Lamar Jackson for a long-term contract and ensuring his sustained fitness. Lamar Jackson is generating considerable attention in the NFL MVP race for the upcoming season, making it crucial to convert the investment into results. The Ravens face a significant challenge against Cincinnati in Week 2.

The addition of Zay Flowers promises to strengthen the Ravens’ receiving corps, complementing the talents of Odell Beckham Jr. and Rashod Bateman.

Tight end Mark Andrews remains a reliable target for Jackson, having been the top receiver last season, coming just 153 yards shy of a 1,000-yard mark in 2022. Beckham’s arrival in Baltimore follows a season marred by injuries, particularly from the previous Super Bowl.

J.K. Dobbins will spearhead the Ravens’ ground game, with Gus Edwards likely to share the rushing load. Despite appearing in only eight games last season, Dobbins still accumulated 520 rushing yards.

Jackson’s rushing prowess, with 764 yards on 112 carries, further augments the Ravens’ offensive potential, potentially resulting in higher-scoring games for Baltimore this year.

Rookie Quarterback Starting for Houston

The Houston Texans will deploy former Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud as their starting signal-caller on Sunday. Stroud faces a formidable challenge as he squares off against the experienced and stout Baltimore defense. Notably, Stroud was the second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, earning the starting role over Davis Mills and Case Keenum.

To support Stroud in the passing game, Houston will rely on the talents of Robert Woods, Noah Brown, and Nico Collins, with rookie Tank Dell from Houston also potentially contributing. Dameon Pierce will serve as the linchpin of the Texans’ ground attack, occasionally joined by Devin Singletary.

Pierce displayed promise in his rookie season, finishing just 61 yards shy of reaching the coveted 1,000-yard rushing mark.

Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens Betting Prediction | Ravens Smack Texans in Opener

There are a ton of high expectations as the Baltimore Ravens start their 2023 season. The Ravens are projected to compete with the Bengals at the top of the AFC North.

With a Bengals injury, the door could be open for them to take the divisional title down. But they will have to perform. That will start with Lamar Jackson. If Jackson can create a great 2023 season, this team will be Super Bowl-contending.

Look for Game One to go well and Houston to put up a very small fight in this game. The Baltimore Ravens should have no problem covering the spread on Sunday. Jackson uses his arm and legs with some new weapons in 2023.

Betting the Houston Texans +10 seems like it would be worth it in this league, with that many points, but don’t expect it to happen. Take Baltimore -10 on Sunday.

NFL Week 1 Afternoon Game Pick: Baltimore -10 | Bet Texans at Ravens
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Arguably the marquee matchup of Week 11 is this one between division leaders and MVP candidate quarterbacks in Houston Texans Deshaun Watson and Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson. The surging Ravens are favored on the Mybookie NFL odds.

2022 How to Bet Texans at Ravens NFL Odds & TV Info

Texans vs Ravens Last Meeting

In 2017, Houston was a 23-16 loser in Baltimore on a Monday night – current Ravens star QB Lamar Jackson was still at Louisville then. Current Texans star QB Deshaun Watson was out injured. The Ravens forced three turnovers, two in the final five minutes.

After Terrell Suggs stripped the ball from quarterback Tom Savage and Baltimore recovered, Justin Tucker kicked his third field goal with 2:53 remaining for a seven-point cushion. Anthony Levine then intercepted a Savage pass to clinch it.

Why Bet on Houston?

The Texans come off their bye and entered it with a 26-3 win over Jacksonville in London on Nov. 3. Deshaun Watson completed 22-of-28 passes for 201 yards and two touchdowns. Watson only needed to manage this one, with the Texans defense holding the Jaguars to just a field goal. He threw a pair of goal-line TDs.

He’s now bounced back with consecutive multi-TD games after a Week 7 loss to the Colts. Through nine games this season, Watson has thrown for 2432 yards, 18 touchdowns, five interceptions and a 107.1 passer rating. Watson is tied for first in the AFC with 18 touchdown passes.

Carlos Hyde rushed 19 times for 160 yards in the Texans’ Week 9 win. Hyde had a career day in London, gashing Jacksonville for over eight yards per carry. He could have had a bigger game, but he fumbled at the goal-line at the end of a 58-yard run. DeAndre Hopkins caught 8-of-11 targets for 48 yards and a touchdown. Hopkins mostly worked underneath, averaging just six yards per catch. Hopkins has 100 yards or a touchdown in three of his last four games.

Houston picked off Gardner Minshew twice in the Week 9 win. Houston is currently ranked fourth in the AFC and tied for sixth in the NFL in takeaways forcing 14 takeaways (five interceptions, nine fumbles) through nine games this season.

Some Help

A few injured players could return for Houston off the bye. Safety Tashaun Gipson (back) expects to play. He has missed the last two games. Getting Gipson back would be a welcomed addition to a secondary that’s dealt with multiple injuries. Bradley Roby (hamstring) is also getting close to a return.

The Texans are “optimistic” left tackle Laremy Tunsil (shoulder) will also return. Texans coach Bill O’Brien said No. 2 receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) returned to practice. It’s the first time Fuller’s practiced in any capacity since initially exiting in Week 7 against the Colts.

Why Bet on Baltimore?

After winning five consecutive games, Baltimore is currently in first place in the AFC North with a 7-2 record. The Ravens are off a 49-13 destruction of winless Cincinnati last week. Baltimore QB Lamar Jackson completed 15 of 17 pass attempts (88.2 percent) for three touchdowns and zero interceptions for a 158.3 rating, the highest attainable mark, and added a career-long 47-yard touchdown run in the Ravens’ 49-13 win over Cincinnati.

Jackson, who also had a 158.3 rating in Week 1, became the second quarterback to record a passer rating of 158.3 (minimum 10 attempts) in multiple games within a single season in NFL history, joining Ben Roethlisberger (two games in 2007).

Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters had an 89-yard interception return for a touchdown in the win. Along with Peters’ 67-yard interception return for a touchdown in Week 7 and Marlon Humphrey’s 70-yard fumble recovery touchdown in Week 9, Baltimore is the first team since 1970 to record a defensive touchdown of at least 65 yards in three consecutive games.

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Peters has returned six interceptions for touchdowns in his five-year career, tied with Pro Football Hall of Famer Lem Barney (six) for the second-most by a player in his first five seasons in league annals. Only Hall of Famer Ken Houston (nine) had more.

Rookie WR Marquise Brown caught all four of his targets for 80 yards and one touchdown in the Ravens’ Week 10 win over the Bengals. On the first play of the game, Jackson found Brown over the top for a 49-yard chunk gain. Later in the game, Brown broke free for a 20-yard touchdown.

Coach John Harbaugh said defensive tackle Michael Pierce (ankle) is day to day. Harbaugh added, “Nothing serious. It won’t be a long-term injury. There’s a chance that he’ll play Sunday. We’ll just see how he does.” Pierce’s absence would be bad news for the front seven’s chances of slowing down Carlos Hyde and Duke Johnson.

Expert Final Score Prediction for Texans vs Ravens

Houston Texans 24 – Baltimore Ravens 27