Texans vs. Ravens Prediction
The Ravens are laying nearly double digit points as a home favorite on Sunday afternoon as they open their 2023 season against the Texans at 1:00 p.m. ET. Is Baltimore the smart bet or is there a better option on the board today at M&T Bank Stadium?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
455 Houston Texas (+9.5) at 456 Baltimore Ravens (-9.5); o/u 43.5
1:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, September 10, 2023
M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
TV: CBS
Texans vs. Ravens Public Betting Information
Our NFL Public Betting Information page indicates that 66% of public bettors are currently backing the Ravens when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Houston Texans DFS Spin
Texans S Jimmie Ward (hip) will not play in Week 1 against the Ravens. Ward followed DeMeco Ryans from San Francisco to Houston this offseason. On top of his talent, Ward’s experience in Ryans’ system was set to be a notable boost for a relatively young defense. Now an already weak Houston defense will face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens while down a starting safety. Baltimore Ravens DFS Spin
Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey (foot) has been ruled out for Week 1 against the Texans. Humphrey wasn’t really expected to play. He missed every practice this week and was rumored to be at risk of missing the opener back in mid-August after undergoing foot surgery. It’s possible Humphrey could return in Week 2 when the Ravens take on the Bengals, but for now, Rock Ya-Sin and Ronald Darby will be tasked with leading the secondary against the Texans
Texans vs. Ravens Betting Trends
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 5 games at home
Baltimore is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Texans vs. Ravens Prediction:
Give me Houston. Yes, the Texans are breaking in a new head coach in Demeco Ryans, a new quarterback in C.J. Stroud and a new era of football for a team that has been a doormat in the AFC South for several years now. That said, the Ravens are breaking in a new offensive coordinator in Todd Monken and nobody knows what to expect from him in regards to setting up a new offense for Lamar Jackson. (For the record, I think Monken will do wonders for Lamar’s game, but it might take a month or two for Jackson and his new play-caller to settle in.) Houston’s defensive front is underrated and I expect the Texans to be prepared under Ryans, who was an outstanding defensive coordinator for the 49ers before making the transition to head coach.
NFL WEEK 1 PREDICTION: HOUSTON TEXANS +9.5
