The Baltimore Ravens cruised to an AFC-best 13-4 record during the 2023-24 NFL betting season, securing the No. 1 seed and a first-round playoff bye. John Harbaugh’s team dominated the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round, overwhelming C.J. Stroud and company with a decisive 34-10 victory as 10-point favorites. However, their momentum faltered in the AFC Championship Game in the Charm City, where Lamar Jackson and his teammates suffered a surprising 17-10 loss as 4.5-point favorites. Despite losing some standout performers, many key players return to the team that claimed AFC North bragging rights from the Cincinnati Bengals. Oddsmakers at the online sportsbook expect the Ravens to improve on last season's performance, as reflected in their 11-game season win total odds. Should NFL bettors take the over or the under? Let's explore both possibilities to make an informed futures bet on the Ravens' win total.
NFL Regular Season Wins Odds
Baltimore Ravens 2024-25 Regular Season Win Total Odds
Ravens Over 11 Wins +110
Ravens Under 11 Wins -135
Building a Case for the Over: The Ravens boast the reigning MVP at quarterback, coming off a season where he threw for a career-high 3,678 yards and a 24:7 TD/INT ratio, while also rushing for 821 yards and 5 touchdowns. Despite his extensive experience, Jackson is still just 27 years old and will have a new weapon in RB Derrick Henry, who is expected to take on a much heavier workload than the injury-prone timeshare running backs previously in Baltimore’s backfield. Rookie standout WR Zay Flowers shone last season, catching 77 of 108 targets for 858 yards and 5 touchdowns, leading all Ravens receivers in production. With Todd Monken returning for his second stint as offensive coordinator, the Ravens' offense is once again poised to rank out among the league’s best throughout the 2024-25 NFL betting season.
Building a Case for the Under: When the Baltimore Ravens come to mind, most NFL bettors immediately envision a team with a strong running game that’s backed by a dominant forced turnover prone defense. While this formula is likely to continue this football betting season, given Eric DeCosta’s successful track record, and previous general managers before him, in drafting and free agency, NFL bettors must consider the significant changes made on the defensive side of the ball this offseason. Mike McDonald, who has moved on to coach the Seahawks, will no longer be calling the defensive plays. Despite the crucial re-signing of DT Justin Madubuike, the team couldn't retain LB Patrick Queen, CB Ronald Darby, or LB Jadeveon Clowney. This results in the loss of 13 sacks and seven passes defended from the 2024-25 season, leaving a gap that will need to be filled by rookies and free agents.
2024-25 Baltimore Ravens Schedule
According to Sharp Football Analysis, only the Steelers, Patriots, and Browns run up against a tougher expected schedule strength than the Ravens when taking all opposing win totals into account. Despite this, the online sportsbook remains optimistic about the Ravens as the regular season approaches. Currently, only last year's Super Bowl participants have shorter odds to win Super Bowl LIX than Baltimore +993. In terms of winning the AFC, only the reigning champion Chiefs +290 possesses shorter odds than the Ravens +497. Oddsmakers also anticipate the AFC North title to be hotly contested between Baltimore and Cincinnati, with the Ravens installed +140 favorites to win the North in successive campaigns.
The Ravens have games lined up against the AFC West, NFC East, Buffalo Bills, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Houston Texans. NFL fans and sports bettors will get a clear sense of the Ravens' potential early on, as four of their first five games come against teams favored to make the playoffs. Overall, six games will be played against teams with negative odds for postseason qualification, and nine of their 17 games will be on the road. Additionally, there will be several new faces along the offensive line, particularly on the interior, with the unit relying on rookie OT Roger Rosengarten to hit the ground running after being selected with the No. 62 pick in the second round. While expectations are high, I'm not at all sold on the Ravens meeting them.
NFL Win Total Prediction: Baltimore Ravens Under 11 Wins
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