Baltimore Ravens at New Orleans Saints Betting Preview
07 November 2022
With a record of 5-3 this season, the Baltimore Ravens are about to face the New Orleans Saints. They've won their last two games this season, most recently against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
After a 27-22 win over the Buccaneers, the momentum is flowing in Baltimore. In order to stay at the top of the AFC North, they'll need to win tonight.
Facing the Ravens today is the 3-5 New Orleans Saints. They have a 2-3 record at home this season but are coming off a big win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Prior to that, however, they lost back-to-back games. One of those losses was against another AFC North team. If they can get another win, they'll inch one step closer to the top of the NFC South.
Baltimore Ravens: Ravens need a win to stay at the top
As the Baltimore Ravens head into this game, they need to stay focused. The Cincinnati Bengals are following them closely in the division. A single loss could cause the Ravens to fall to second in the AFC North.
Considering the end of the season is only seven weeks away, each game is very important. So, how can they beat the New Orleans Saints?
As a team, the Baltimore Ravens rank near the top of the league in rushing yards. They average 165.6 yards per game, ranking second in the NFL.
Unfortunately, starting tight end, Mark Andrews has been ruled out for today's game. This will definitely affect the scoring of the Ravens, which ranks fifth in the NFL. The question is, how much will it impact them?
New Orleans Saints: Saints' defense needs to focus on Jackson
If the New Orleans Saints want any chance at winning this game, they'll need to play better defense. As a team, they rank as one of the worst in the NFL in points allowed.
On average, the Saints are giving up 25 points per game. Last week, against the Raiders, they did far better on defense, beating the Raiders 24-0. A similar defensive performance will be needed tonight.
On offense, the Saints average 253.1 yards per game, ranking seventh in the league. Averaging 24.9 points per game this season, they rank eighth overall. They can also use their running game to control the clock this evening.
They average 141.3 yards on the ground, ranking ninth in the NFL. They'll need every bit of those yards to come away with a win tonight.
Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Pick
This game is a pretty tough one to call, especially with all the injuries on Baltimore's team. They've won their last two games this season, but there are a few losses to consider. Not long ago, the Ravens lost 24-20 to the New York Giants.
The New Orleans Saints can use the loss to the Giants as a guide here. It might be tough for them to get a win, but we think they'll pull it off. They'll need to get creative, but they've pulled off impressive upsets before.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: New Orleans Saints +2.5, UNDER
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