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The Baltimore Ravens (4-2) host a streaking Detroit Lions (5-1) squad on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at M&T Bank Stadium. The Lions have won four straight games.
The Ravens rank 15th in points scored this season (22.2 points per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the NFL with 15.2 points allowed per game. The Lions’ defense ranks seventh in the NFL with 285.8 total yards surrendered per contest, but they’ve been lifted up by their offense, which ranks third-best by putting up 383.7 total yards per game.
Ravens vs. Lions Picks
Splash Inc. users project the underdog Lions will win straight up against the Ravens on Sunday, with 62.3% of users picking them to finish on top. Meanwhile users are split 50-50 on who is the right choice in terms of the 3-point spread.
Game Info: Ravens vs. Lions
- Game Day: Sunday, October 22, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
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Check out these betting trends and insights before you bet on Sunday’s Baltimore-Detroit spread (Baltimore -3) or over/under (42 points).
Game Trends for Ravens
- The Ravens are 4-2-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Ravens are 2-2 against the spread.
- Out of the Ravens’ six games with a set total, one has hit the over (16.7%).
Stats & Insights for Ravens
- The Ravens rank 11th in total offense this season (339.2 yards per game), but they’ve been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking second-best in the NFL with 260.8 yards allowed per game.
- The Ravens rank 15th in points scored this season (22.2 points per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fourth-best in the NFL with 15.2 points allowed per game.
- The Ravens sport the 24th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (194.3 passing yards per game), and they’ve been more effective defensively, ranking second-best with just 163.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Ravens rank 10th in run defense this year (97.7 rushing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 144.8 rushing yards per game.
- The Ravens have the 13th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (37.9% third-down percentage allowed), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with a 46% third-down conversion rate.
- This season, the Ravens are putting up 5.4 yards per play on offense (16th in the league), while featuring the second-best yards per play on defense in the NFL (4.6).
- The Ravens rank 17th in the league with a -1 turnover margin after forcing 8 turnovers (12th in the NFL) and committing nine (20th in the NFL).
Best Players for Ravens
- Lamar Jackson: 1,253 PASS YDS / 208.8 YPG / 69.9% / 5 TD / 3 INT / 60 CAR / 327 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
- Gus Edwards: 72 CAR / 282 YDS / 47 YPG / 1 TD / 3 REC / 13 YDS / 2.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Zay Flowers: 35 REC / 367 YDS / 61.2 YPG / 1 TD
- Mark Andrews: 24 REC / 294 YDS / 58.8 YPG / 3 TD
- Nelson Agholor: 16 REC / 210 YDS / 42 YPG / 1 TD
- Roquan Smith: 63 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 4 PD
Game Trends for Lions
- The Lions are 5-1-0 against the spread this year.
- The Lions are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this year.
- The teams have hit the over in three of the Lions’ six games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Lions
- The Lions’ defense ranks seventh in the NFL with 285.8 total yards surrendered per game, but they’ve been led by their offense, which ranks third-best by generating 383.7 total yards per game.
- The Lions’ offense has been thriving, posting 28 points per game (fourth-best) this season. On defense, they rank ninth by surrendering 18.8 points per game.
- The Lions’ pass offense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank fourth-best in the NFL with 259.5 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, they are ceding 221.2 passing yards per game, which ranks 18th.
- The Lions have been thriving on run defense, surrendering only 64.7 rushing yards per contest (best). On offense, they rank eighth in the NFL by putting up 124.2 rushing yards per game.
- The Lions rank ninth in the NFL with a 42.2% third-down conversion rate, but they’ve been lifted up by their defense, which ranks fourth-best by allowing a 33.3% third-down rate.
- The Lions’ defense ranks sixth in the NFL with 5 yards allowed per play, but they’ve been bolstered by their offense, which ranks fourth-best by piling up 5.9 yards per play.
- The Lions have accumulated eight forced turnovers (12th in NFL) and committed six turnovers (seventh in NFL) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 12th in the NFL.
Best Players for Lions
- Jared Goff: 1,618 PASS YDS / 269.7 YPG / 69.5% / 11 TD / 3 INT
- David Montgomery: 94 CAR / 385 YDS / 77 YPG / 6 TD / 6 REC / 66 YDS / 13.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 39 CAR / 179 YDS / 44.8 YPG / 0 TD / 14 REC / 70 YDS / 17.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 38 REC / 455 YDS / 91 YPG / 3 TD
- Josh Reynolds: 19 REC / 341 YDS / 68.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Sam LaPorta: 29 REC / 325 YDS / 54.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Alex Anzalone: 44 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 4 PD
