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The Detroit Lions (5-1) take a four-game winning streak into a meeting against the Baltimore Ravens (4-2) on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at M&T Bank Stadium.
On the defensive side of the ball, the Ravens have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best by giving up only 15.2 points per game. They rank 15th on offense (22.2 points per game). The Lions’ offense has been thriving, posting 383.7 total yards per contest (third-best) this season. On defense, they rank seventh by allowing 285.8 total yards per game.
Ravens vs. Lions Picks
At the moment, 60.8% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Lions to upset the Ravens, with 68.5% picking the Lions to cover the 3-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: Ravens vs. Lions
- Game Day: Sunday, October 22, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
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Take a look at some betting trends for Baltimore (-3) versus Detroit on Sunday. The total is set at 43 points for this game.
Game Trends for Ravens
- So far this season, the Ravens have compiled a 4-2-0 record against the spread.
- When they have played as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Ravens are 2-2 against the spread.
- The Ravens have combined with their opponent to go over in one of six games with a set total (16.7%).
Stats & Insights for Ravens
- The Ravens rank 11th in total offense this season (339.2 yards per game), but they’ve been playing really well on defense, ranking second-best in the NFL with 260.8 yards allowed per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, the Ravens have been a top-five unit, ranking fourth-best by allowing only 15.2 points per game. They rank 15th on offense (22.2 points per game).
- The Ravens own the 24th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (194.3 passing yards per game), and they’ve been more effective defensively, ranking second-best with only 163.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Ravens have the ninth-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (97.7 rushing yards allowed per game), and they’ve been more effective on offense, ranking fifth-best with 144.8 rushing yards per game.
- The Ravens rank 14th in third-down defense this season (37.9% third-down percentage allowed), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with a 46% third-down percentage.
- This season, the Ravens are putting up 5.4 yards per play on offense (16th in the league), while sporting the second-best yards per play on defense in the NFL (4.6).
- With eight forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against nine turnovers committed (18th in NFL), the Ravens’ -1 turnover margin ranks 17th in the NFL.
Best Players for Ravens
- Lamar Jackson: 1,253 PASS YDS / 208.8 YPG / 69.9% / 5 TD / 3 INT / 60 CAR / 327 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
- Gus Edwards: 72 CAR / 282 YDS / 47 YPG / 1 TD / 3 REC / 13 YDS / 2.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Zay Flowers: 35 REC / 367 YDS / 61.2 YPG / 1 TD
- Mark Andrews: 24 REC / 294 YDS / 58.8 YPG / 3 TD
- Nelson Agholor: 16 REC / 210 YDS / 42 YPG / 1 TD
- Roquan Smith: 63 TKL / 3 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 4 PD
Game Trends for Lions
- The Lions have gone 5-1-0 ATS this season.
- The Lions are 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
- Lions games have gone over the point total in three out of six opportunities (50%).
Stats & Insights for Lions
- The Lions’ offense has been dominant, putting up 383.7 total yards per contest (third-best) this season. On defense, they rank seventh by giving up 285.8 total yards per game.
- The Lions’ defense ranks ninth in the NFL with 18.8 points given up per contest, but they’ve been carried by their offense, which ranks fourth-best by posting 28 points per game.
- The Lions’ pass defense ranks 18th in the NFL with 221.2 passing yards surrendered per game, but they’ve been lifted up by their offense, which ranks fourth-best by putting up 259.5 passing yards per game.
- The Lions’ run defense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 64.7 rushing yards conceded per game. In terms of offense, they are putting up 124.2 rushing yards per game, which ranks eighth.
- The Lions’ defense has been dominant on third down, surrendering a 33.3% third-down conversion rate (fourth-best). On offense, they rank ninth in the NFL with a 42.2% third-down rate.
- Things have been positive for the Lions on both offense and defense, as they are averaging 5.9 yards per play (fourth-best) and surrendering just 5 yards per play (fifth-best).
- The Lions sport a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 13th in the NFL.
Best Players for Lions
- Jared Goff: 1,618 PASS YDS / 269.7 YPG / 69.5% / 11 TD / 3 INT
- David Montgomery: 94 CAR / 385 YDS / 77 YPG / 6 TD / 6 REC / 66 YDS / 13.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Jahmyr Gibbs: 39 CAR / 179 YDS / 44.8 YPG / 0 TD / 14 REC / 70 YDS / 17.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Amon-Ra St. Brown: 38 REC / 455 YDS / 91 YPG / 3 TD
- Josh Reynolds: 19 REC / 341 YDS / 68.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Sam LaPorta: 29 REC / 325 YDS / 54.2 YPG / 3 TD
- Alex Anzalone: 44 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 4 PD
