Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs 9/5/24 – With Week 1 slowly creeping up and it being September 5, the Baltimore Ravens (1-2 Preseason) will be on the road to take on the Kansas City Chiefs (0-3 Preseason) in what must be an enthralling contest. The contest will take place on a Thursday and be held within the confines of the two venues. With the Chiefs gunning for a reversal of pre-season form and with the Ravens looking to maintain their road form, this one is not just the inception of the regular season. It creates buzz in the NFL Week 1 betting odds and predictions.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs 9/5/24
| When: | Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 8:20 PM ET |
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| Where: | GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium |
| TV: | NBC |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Ravens | +2.5 (-105) | 46.5 over (-110) | +125 |  |
| Chiefs | -2.5 (-115) | 46.5 under (-110) | -150 | |
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The current betting odds reflect a slight edge to the Kansas City Chiefs, perhaps influenced by their historical dominance over the Ravens. Despite their losing streak in the preseason, their -2.5 spread indicates confidence in their ability to cover, while the over/under sits at 46.5, hinting at a potentially high-scoring affair.
Josh Johnson QB vs. Chris Oladokun QB
Josh Johnson, the Ravens’ quarterback, begins the season with an impressive pre-season record, throwing for 253 yards on 20 out of 30 passes. His performance stands out because of his passer rating of 115, two touchdown passes, and no interception thrown, and it goes to show that he is effective as well as trustworthy. Johnson’s experience impacting from the pocket and reducing errors will be key for the Ravens if they are to defeat the Chiefs’ defense.
On the contrary, Chris Oladokun of the Chiefs had a worse performance during the preseason, posting a passer rating 74.1. Although he was able to complete the same proportional amount of passes as Johnson, Oladokun’s two interceptions could be his greatest weakness. However, his ability to stretch the play with 250 passing yards on fewer completions shows that despite a limited number of completions he can make big things happen.
Dynamic Ground Game and Aerial Attack
The ground, as well as the aerial offense of the Ravens, will be crucial in breaking the Chiefs’ defense. Though Chris Collier, the Cedar Rapids Ravens’ lead running back has a low average of 2.9 yards a carry, he has to get more yards against the solid defense of the Chiefs. Tylan Wallace is a serious threat in terms of making big plays as evidenced by the 26.3 average yards he makes per reception. With Wallace’s performance and Johnson’s ability to penetrate the defense with his passes, scores could be easily made as the Kansas Chiefs’ defense is stretched.
Chiefs’ Offensive Versatility
In the preseason, it seems that Carson Steele, who is a chief’s running back, managed to be more explosive and was able to register an average of 7.9 yards a carry, with two touchdowns. His capability to break away from the defenders and make big plays will help avoid those longer second and third-down situations. Among the pass-catching unit, Cornell Powell’s two touchdowns off six catches indicate how efficient and effective he can be in the red zone, something that could greatly affect the chief’s scoring against the Raven’s defensive unit.
Trends
Baltimore Ravens Betting Trends
Baltimore are 6-3 ATS in their last 9 games.
Ravens are 11-3 SU in their last 14 games.
Baltimore are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against Kansas City.
Baltimore are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against Kansas City.
Ravens are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends
Kansas City are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 7 games.
Kansas City are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas City’s last 6 games against Baltimore.
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Kansas City’s last 9 games at home.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs Betting Prediction
In light of the in-depth analysis and stand in opposition to the teams’ playing styles, it could be inferred that the Ravens could use their road game skills to beat the spread, which may serve to be a wise strategy to those looking forward to placing a bet on the underdog. Even so, based on the overall record and determination of the Chiefs, especially at home, it is likely that they may be able to win the game. On the other hand, this match is expected to be an UNDER because the fans have been registering defensive trends from the Chiefs as strong when playing at home.
When looking for the premier online betting websites, be sure to adjust the bets with additional props possibilities on QB performance and rushing yards, as they can have appealing value in addition to standard spread and total outcome bets.
Score Prediction: Chiefs 24, Ravens 21.
