Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens Prediction, Preview and Odds - 10/22/2023

Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, October 22, 2023

Venue:  M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD

Where to Watch:  FOX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Lions +3, Ravens -3; Over/Under:  42.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Lions +3, Ravens -3; Over/Under:  42 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Lions +3, Ravens -3; Over/Under:  42 points

Detroit Lions:  5-1 (1st place, NFC North)

Baltimore Ravens:  4-2 (1st place, AFC North)

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Detroit Lions:  won their last game on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6.

Baltimore Ravens:  won their last game at a neutral site against the Tennessee Titans 24-16.

The Lions are entering this game with a 5-1 record overall and they have a 1-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-1 in their home games, 3-0 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-6. Jared Goff was the starting QB and he completed 30/44 passes for 353 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Craig Reynolds led the team in rushing yards with 15. Amon-Ra St. Brown led the receivers with 124 receiving yards on 12 receptions and 1 TD. Alex Anzalone led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Julian Okwara led the defense in sacks with 1. Will Harris came away with the only interception for them in that game.

 

 

 

The Ravens are entering this game with a 4-2 record overall and they have a 2-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 1-1 in their home games, 2-1 in their road games, and they are also 1-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Tennessee Titans 24-16. Lamar Jackson was the starting QB and he completed 21/30 passes for 223 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Lamar Jackson led the team in rushing yards with 62. Mark Andrews led the receivers with 69 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Patrick Queen led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 2 assisted tackles while Justin Madubuike and Jadeveon Clowney each led the defense in sacks with 2. Geno Stone came away with the only interception for them in that game.

The current betting odds have the Lions listed as a 3 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lions have looked really good this season with their 5-1 record overall and their defense hasn't been giving up many points in their games. The Ravens are 4-2 this season but they have been really similar with a good defense that hasn't been giving up a ton of points in their games. The Lions are on the road here but they also have the advantage of the Ravens coming back from England for this game and with the way both of these teams have been playing on offense and defense, this is going to be a close game for either team. The Ravens have the talent to win this game at home but the Lions have been red hot to start the season and they are a dangerous team to fade right now. This is going to be a close game for either team in the end so take the points with the underdog in what will be a field goal game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lions to cover the spread in this game. 

Lions Ravens Prediction:  Our NFL Pick for Sunday, October 22, 2023 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Lions 23 Ravens 20.

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Detroit Lions: 28-12 ATS in all games. 21-9 ATS as an underdog. 13-7 ATS in road games. 11-6 UNDER as a road underdog. 8-3 UNDER in non-conference games. 

Baltimore Ravens: 4-11 ATS as a home favorite. 5-13 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins against the spread. 26-15 UNDER in all games. 21-7 UNDER as a favorite. 10-2 UNDER in all games where the total is between 35.5 and 42 points.

Detroit Lions:  D. Montgomery (RB) Out indefinitely - Ribs. J. Paschal (DL) day-to-day - Knee. B. Branch (DB) day-to-day - Ankle. J. Gibbs (RB) day-to-day - Hamstring. J. Mitchell (TE) day-to-day - Hamstring. J. Jackson (G) day-to-day - Ankle. E. Moseley (CB) I-R - Knee. Z. Knight (RB) I-R - Shoulder. J. Cabinda (FB) Out indefinitely - Knee. M. Nelson (OT) Out indefinitely - Ankle. J. Houston (LB) Mid Nov - Ankle. C. Gardner-Johnson (DB) I-R - Pectoral. N. Sudfeld (QB) I-R - Knee. S. Zylstra (TE) I-R - Knee. H. Hooker (QB) Out indefinitely - Knee.

Baltimore Ravens:  M. Williams (S) day-to-day - Hamstring. O. Oweh (LB) day-to-day - Ankle. J. Armour-Davis (CB) day-to-day - Hamstring. B. Urban (DE) day-to-day - Neck. D. Williams (CB) Late Oct - Ankle. D. Worley (CB) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. D. Ojabo (LB) Out indefinitely - Ankle. T. Wallace (WR) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. A. Washington (S) Out indefinitely - Chest. J. Dobbins (RB) I-R - Achilles. M. Hamm (LB) Out indefinitely - Lower Body. T. Bowser (LB) Out indefinitely - Knee. T. Mullen (CB) Out indefinitely - Toe. A. Vorhees (OL) Out indefinitely - Knee.

“I can’t say enough about our defensive performance today and really for five games this year, to be honest with you. Man, we’re just playing as one unit right now. When your defense only gives up six points it's saying a lot.” - Dan Campbell after his team’s win against the Bucs in their last game. 

“Lamar Jackson played one of the most courageous games I’ve ever seen. Lamar Jackson is not afraid.” - John Harbaugh after his team’s win against the Titans in their last game. 

WR Reynolds, Josh

WR Williams, Jameson 

WR St. Brown, Amon-Ra 

TE LaPorta, Sam 

QB Goff, Jared 

RB Montgomery, David 

FB Daniels, Darrell 

WR Flowers, Zay  

WR BECKHAM JR., ODELL

WR AGHOLOR, NELSON 

TE Andrews, Mark 

QB Jackson, Lamar 

RB Edwards, Gus 

FB Ricard, Patrick

Passing: J. Goff (1618)

Rushing: D. Montgomery (385)

Receiving: A. St. Brown (455)

Touchdowns: D. Montgomery (6)

Passing: L. Jackson (1253)

Rushing: L. Jackson (327)

Receiving: Z. Flowers (367)

Touchdowns: L. Jackson (4)

Coaches:

Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell (3rd season)

Baltimore Ravens: John Harbaugh (16th season)