This Sunday afternoon, the Las Vegas Raiders will face the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium for their Week 2 NFL matchup. Both teams are seeking their first win of the season, with the Raiders currently at the bottom of the AFC West after a loss to the Chargers, and the Ravens in third place in the AFC North following a defeat by the Chiefs. According to the latest betting odds, the Ravens are favored to win this game.
Game Details:
- Date: September 15, Sunday
- Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland
- TV: CBS
- Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Odds and Betting Lines:
- Moneyline: Raiders (+350) vs. Ravens (-450)
- Spread: Raiders +8.5 (-105) vs. Ravens -8.5 (-115)
- Total (O/U): Raiders (Under 41.5) vs. Ravens (Over 41.5)
Las Vegas Raiders:
The Raiders fell 22-10 to the Chargers in their opener. Quarterback Gardner Minshew threw for 257 yards on 25 completions out of 33 attempts, with one touchdown and one interception. Zamir White led the rushing game with 44 yards on 13 carries, while Jakobi Meyers was the top receiver with 61 yards from three catches.
Top Players:
- Gardner Minshew: 257 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
- Zamir White: 44 yards, 0 TD
- Jakobi Meyers: 61 yards
Baltimore Ravens:
The Ravens lost 27-20 to the Chiefs in their first game. Lamar Jackson passed for 273 yards, completing 26 of 41 throws, and scored one touchdown. He also led the team in rushing with 122 yards on 16 carries. Isaiah Likely was a key player in the receiving game, hauling in nine catches for 111 yards and a touchdown.
Top Players:
- Lamar Jackson: 273 yards, 1 TD
- Isaiah Likely: 111 yards, 1 TD
- Roquan Smith: 4 solo tackles, 1 INT
Injury Report:
- Raiders:
- Malcolm Koonce (DE) – IR, Knee
- Tyree Wilson (DE) – Questionable
- Jackson Powers-Johnson (C) – Questionable
- Several others on IR
- Ravens:
- Kyle Van Noy (LB) – Out, Eye
- Lamar Jackson (QB) – Probable
- Several others on IR or Questionable
Betting Trends:
- Raiders: 1-7 SU in their last 8 road games; 5-11 SU in their last 16 games against Baltimore.
- Ravens: 12-5 SU in their last 17 home games; 7-1 ATS in their last 8 home games against the Raiders.
Summary and Prediction:
The Raiders have struggled to match up against strong defenses, and the Ravens’ aggressive offense, led by Lamar Jackson, is likely to exploit this. While Jackson’s performance in Week 1 wasn’t exceptional, he is expected to bounce back strongly. The Ravens are predicted to win with a score of 25-19.
