Texans vs Ravens Odds for this AFC Divisional Round

The Baltimore Ravens begin their quest for the Lombardi Trophy on Saturday when Lamar Jackson and his mates host superstar rookie C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. The Ravens secured the top seed in the AFC, which is why Lamar, and his buds were resting on their couches this past weekend while Stroud and Houston were knocking off the Cleveland Browns.

Will the Texans show they’re much more than a one and done squad? Or will the Ravens prove why they’re one of the favorites to win Super Bowl 58?

MyBookie offers the NFL lines for this Divisional Round match with the Ravens as favorites at -9.5 over the Ravens and a total set at 43.5.

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Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens | AFC Divisional Round
ATS Odds: Ravens -9.5
Money line Odds: Houston Texans Line: +350 / Baltimore Ravens Line: -475
Over/Under Odds: 43.5

Houston Texans Analysis

C.J. Stroud faced the top defense in the NFL in Houston’s first playoff game, a stunning 45-15 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Only one defense played better than Baltimore’s during the regular season, and Stroud made the D look like silly putty.

C.J. completed 16-of-21 for 274 yards and threw 3 TD passes. Also, Devin Singletary rushed for 66 yards and a TD versus Myles Garrett and his mates. If the Texans offense could have so much success against the Browns D, why couldn’t it have similar success versus the Ravens?

It could, which is why Houston has a legit chance of, if not winning outright, at least keeping the score closer than the spread line.

But the Texans offense isn’t the only reason to like Houston to win against the spread. The Texans D produced two pick sixes against Browns quarterback Joe Flacco. The Texans also sacked Flacco 4 times. Cleveland has one of the top offensive lines in the NFL. So the sacks mean the Houston D is dialed in.

Houston Texans Defensive Averages

Total Yards: 337.0330.7
Passing Yards: 234.1
Rushing Yards: 96.6
Points Scored: 20.8
Takeaways: 21

Houston Texans Offensive Averages

Total Yards: 342.4
Passing Yards: 245.5
Rushing Yards: 96.9
Points Scored: 22.2
Turnovers: 14

Houston Texans Defensive Starters

LDE Will Anderson Jr.
LDT Maliek Collins
RDT Sheldon Collins
RDE Jonathan Grenard
WLB Christian Harris
MLB Denzel Perryman
SLB Blake Cashman
LCB Steve Nelson
SS DeAndre Houston-Carson
FS Jalen Pitre
RCB Derek Stingley Jr.

Houston Texans Offensive Starters

QB C.J. Stroud
RB Devin Singletary
WR Nico Collins
WR Robert Woods
WR John Metchie III
TE Dalton Schultz
LT Laremy Tunsil
LG Juice Scruggs
C Michael Deiter
RG Shaq Mason
RT Charlie Heck

Baltimore Ravens Analysis

The soon to be NFL MVP is having the best season of his career. For most of his time in the NFL, Lamar Jackson has had to play without a true WR1. But this season, Lamar got the chance to play with two WR1s in Odell Beckham Jr. and Zay Flowers.

Beckham Jr. should be ready to play his best ball of the season. Odell took the 2022-2023 season off. It’s taken Beckham Jr. some time to get back into football shape. We should expect Lamar to Odell to be one of the key playoff stories during the NFL postseason.

Jackson can beat Houston with his arms and his legs. Lamar has plenty of targets outside of Beckham Jr. and Flowers, including Isaiah Likely, who has played great in place of Mark Andrews, Rashod Bateman, the second receiver because Beckham Jr. plays the slot, and even Gus Edwards out of the backfield.

When it comes to Baltimore’s defense, forget it. C.J. Stroud faces the top secondary in the NFL. Unless Kyle Hamilton and Marlon Humphrey don’t play, both list as questionable, the Texans rookie QB is going to struggle to evade Baltimore’s excellent rush, which produced 60 sacks during the season to lead in the category. If Stroud forces anything, Hamilton, Humphrey, Marcus Williams, and Brandon Stephens will be waiting downfield to pick off C.J.

Baltimore Ravens Defensive Averages

Total Yards: 301.4
Passing Yards: 191.9
Rushing Yards: 109.4
Points Scored: 16.5
Takeaways: 28

Baltimore Ravens Offensive Averages

Total Yards: 370.4
Passing Yards: 213.8
Rushing Yards: 156.5
Points Scored: 28.4
Turnovers: 19

Baltimore Ravens Defensive Starters

LDE Justin Madubuike
NT Michael Pierce
RDE Broderick Washington
WLB Odafe Oweh
LILB Roquan Smith
RILB Patrick Queen
SLB Jadeveon Clowney
LCB Brandon Stephens
SS Kyle Hamilton
FS Marcus Williams
RCB Marlon Humphrey

Baltimore Ravens Offensive Starters

QB Lamar Jackson
RB Gus Edwards
WR Zay Flowers
WR Rashod Bateman
WR Odell Beckham Jr.
TE Isaiah Likely
LT Ronnie Stanley
LG John Simpson
C Tyler Linderbaum
RG Kevin Zeitler
RT Morgan Moses

Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans Final Betting Prediction

C.J. Stroud, the likely NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, showed that he’s already playing at an elite level. Stroud dominated one of the top defenses in the NFL.

The Browns, though, aren’t as good as the Ravens. Not only that, but Stroud and the Texans must travel to Baltimore to take on the NFL’s top squad.

John Harbaugh always gets the best out of his players. This is the first season where Lamar Jackson has had legit wide receivers to throw the pigskin, which is why the soon to be NFL MVP has lit it up through the air.

Heading down the regular season stretch; Lamar posted the best quarterback rating of any signal-caller in the NFL. The Ravens won’t allow the Houston’s sensational rookie and first year head coach, DeMeco Ryans, to end Baltimore’s march to the Super Bowl before it gets started. Expect the Edgar Allan Poes to produce a blowout victory that easily covers the 9.5.

2024 AFC Divisional Round Pick: ATS Baltimore Ravens -9.5 | Bet Texans vs Ravens
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