Lions vs. Ravens Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds: Can Aidan Hutchinson, Lions Defense Continue to Dominate?
The Baltimore Ravens will play host to the red-hot Detroit Lions on Sunday afternoon. Can the Lions defense turn this into a low-scoring clash? Jason Radowitz answers with his Lions vs. Ravens pick.
Jason Radowitz - October 19, 2023, 9:59 AM EDT
5 minLions vs. Ravens Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds: Can Aidan Hutchinson, Lions Defense Continue to Dominate?
There are only two games on the NFL slate between two teams above .500. This is one of them. The Detroit Lions will look to extend their win streak to five with a road game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens are sitting at 4-2 after a win against Tennessee in London. On the other hand, Aidan Hutchinson and the Lions defense held the Buccaneers to just six points in a 20-6 win. The Lions look dynamite. But how will they fare on the road against a tough Ravens squad?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens.
Lions vs. Ravens Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 22, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: FOX
Lions vs. Ravens Odds
- Spread: Lions +3 (-110), Ravens -3 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 42.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Lions (+135), Ravens (-160)
Lions vs. Ravens Injury Report
Lions
Questionable: DB Brian Branch (Ankle), Jahmyr Gibbs (Hamstring)
Out: CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson (Pectoral), RB David Montgomery (Ribs)
Ravens
Questionable: S Marcus Williams (Hamstring), LB Odafe Oweh (Ankle)
Out: LB Tyus Bowser (Knee)
Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens Prediction
The Lions are 5-1 on the season after winning four straight games. The last win came against the Buccaneers, followed by wins against the Falcons, the Packers, and the Panthers. Respectfully, the Ravens will be the toughest test in over a month for the Lions. Detroit will be without David Montgomery, who leads the team with 385 yards and six touchdowns. He's out for multiple weeks. However, first-round pick Jahmyr Gibbs, who had been out for multiple weeks previously, could return for the Lions this week. That would be a significant boost against a tough Ravens defense. Baltimore has held teams to 295.3 yards per game, including just 197.7 yards in the air and another 97.7 yards on the ground. The Ravens have one of the league's best secondaries and look fantastic against the run this season. However, the Lions have added nearly 400 yards of offense, with 269.7 yards in the passing game. Jared Goff is starting to get involved in the MVP conversation less than half of a season in. Goff has thrown 11 touchdowns with three interceptions and has 1,618 yards throwing in six games. On the other hand, the Lions don't have the same secondary as the Ravens. But it's very good. They've also been dominant against the run, holding teams to 64.7 yards per game on the ground. Detroit could wrap up on tackles better. But if they can clean that up a little bit, the defense will be spectacular. They'll face a Ravens team that has rushed for 144.8 yards per game. With the Lions allowing such a few rushing yards, the Ravens could be forced to throw on longer downs. If the Lions have a spy on Lamar Jackson and don't let him scramble on those third-and-longs, we'll get a lower-scoring game between two fantastic defenses. Grab the Under 42.5.
Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens Pick
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