The Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills are set to face off again, with the last meeting resulting in a 35-10 Ravens victory. However, there are expectations that this game could be a much closer contest, with many sportsbooks offering competitive action on both sides.
The early line had the Bills favored by 1.5 points, but the Ravens have since flipped the favoritism, with some shops offering them as -1.5 point favorites. The total is set at 51.5 points.
Many bettors are still looking to take a piece of the underdog Bills, who are seen as a “legit” team playing at home. “We’re actually taking a bad number,” said one pro bettor, who grabbed the Bills at +110 on Monday. “We get a good team at home, and it really does feel like Josh Allen’s year. We don’t think the other side should be favored on the road.”
The bettor also commented on the total, saying, “it seems a little high if we’re being honest. Both teams are going to try and run the ball. And you need both teams to score to get home. You’re not getting there if only one team is scoring.”
The Bills are expected to be much healthier this time around, with no injuries reported, while the Ravens may be without leading receiver Zay Flowers, who is dealing with a knee injury. The game is likely to be decided by one of the two MVP-caliber quarterbacks, with Josh Allen favored to win the award and Lamar Jackson having been named first-team All-Pro.