Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview
01 October 2022
Of all of the games on Sunday, this game might be the best one to watch. The Buffalo Bills are 2-1 this season after losing 21-19 to the Miami Dolphins last week.
We wouldn't be too concerned with the Bills losing a game, however. They've done incredibly well on both sides of the ball, but this Sunday, they face a tough challenge. They'll go to Baltimore to face the Ravens.
The Baltimore Ravens are also 2-1 this season with an 0-1 record at home. Last week, they faced the New England Patriots and won 37-26. Both the Bills and the Ravens lost to the Miami Dolphins; the Ravens, however, lost by more.
As they head into this game, spirits are high in Baltimore after last week's win. So, which one of these teams should you take on Sunday?
Buffalo Bills: Bills' defense is going to be tested again this week
Last week, when the Buffalo Bills faced the Miami Dolphins, their defense did well. They allowed their most points of the season, but at the end of the game, it was only 21.
The Dolphins were only able to earn 212 total yards of offense last week. On the ground, the Bills only allowed 41 yards, again stifling the Dolphins' offense. The problem was they couldn't get moving on offense.
This week, the first thing the Bills need to do is contain Lamar Jackson. The Ravens average 135.3 rushing yards per game, ranking eighth in the league. They average the most points per game (33).
The Bills follow closely behind them, averaging 30.3 points per game this season. After their loss last week, the Bills will need all they can get from their offense.
Baltimore Ravens: Ravens are looking for a second straight win
After a big win over the New England Patriots, the Baltimore Ravens are hoping to double up. Unfortunately, they're facing the Buffalo Bills, arguably the best team in the league.
The Bills have one of the best defenses in the league, allowing just 12.7 points per game. To get around this, the Ravens will need to be creative and find ways to get Lamar Jackson out of the pocket.
The Ravens are at their peak when Jackson is able to exploit defenses. Last week, he went for five total touchdowns, four passing and one rushing.
He led the Ravens last week with 107 rushing yards to go along with the touchdown. As they head into their game against the Bills, Baltimore's defense will also be tested. This is where they could run into a problem.
Buffalo Bills at Baltimore Ravens Betting Pick
The Ravens come into this game as 3.5-point underdogs, which is slightly surprising. After a few big wins, you'd actually think they'd be the favorites here. Still, the Ravens' offense is hitting on all cylinders, and the Bills struggled against Miami last week.
With the way Lamar Jackson has played, our pick here is the Baltimore Ravens. They're being spotted by 3.5-points, so even if they lose by a field goal, they'll cover.
Considering each of these teams are great, we think it'll stay pretty close. Because of this, we'll take the Ravens at +3.5 over the Buffalo Bills.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Baltimore Ravens +3.5, OVER
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