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The Detroit Lions (5-1) will attempt to build on a four-game winning streak when they visit the Baltimore Ravens (4-2) on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Ravens have the 15th-ranked offense this year (22.2 points per game), and they’ve been better defensively, ranking fourth-best with just 15.2 points allowed per game. The Lions’ offense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with 383.7 total yards per game. In terms of defense, they are ceding 285.8 total yards per game, which ranks seventh.
Ravens vs. Lions Picks
Splash Inc. users project the Lions will win straight up as underdogs and also cover against the Ravens, with 60.8% of users picking them to win and 68.4% picking them 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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Check out the betting insights and trends below before placing a bet on Sunday’s Baltimore-Detroit spread (Baltimore -3) or over/under (43 points).
Game Trends for Ravens
- The Ravens’ ATS record is 4-2-0 this season.
- When they have played as at least 3-point favorites this season, the Ravens are 2-2 against the spread.
- In the Ravens’ six games with a set total, one has hit the over (16.7%).
Stats & Insights for Ravens
- On defense, the Ravens have been a top-five unit, ranking second-best by allowing only 260.8 yards per game. They rank 11th on offense (339.2 yards per game).
- Defensively, 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 have the 24th-ranked offense this season in terms of passing yards (194.3 passing yards per game), and they’ve been better on defense, ranking second-best with only 163.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Ravens own 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.
- Offensively, the Ravens have been a top-five unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by putting up a 46% third-down conversion rate. They rank 14th on defense (37.9% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- The Ravens have the second-best defense in the NFL in terms of yards per play allowed (4.6), while their offense is ranked 16th, gaining 5.4 per play.
- With eight forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against nine turnovers committed (18th in NFL), the Ravens (-1) own the 17th-ranked turnover margin in the league.
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 a 5-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Lions are 1-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
- Lions games have hit the over in three out of six opportunities (50%).
Stats & Insights for Lions
- The Lions’ offensive attack has been paving the way for the team, as they rank third-best in the NFL with 383.7 total yards per contest. In terms of defense, they are allowing 285.8 total yards per game, which ranks seventh.
- The Lions’ defense ranks ninth in the NFL with 18.8 points allowed per game, but they’ve been carried by their offense, which ranks fourth-best by racking up 28 points per contest.
- The Lions’ pass defense ranks 18th in the NFL with 221.2 passing yards allowed per contest, but they’ve been carried by their offense, which ranks fourth-best by posting 259.5 passing yards per contest.
- The Lions have been dominant on run defense, surrendering just 64.7 rushing yards per game (best). On offense, they rank eighth in the NFL by posting 124.2 rushing yards per game.
- The Lions’ third-down defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank fourth-best in the NFL with a 33.3% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, they are putting up a 42.2% third-down rate, which ranks ninth.
- Things have been going well for the Lions on both sides of the ball, as they are averaging 5.9 yards per play (fourth-best) and ceding just 5 yards per play (fifth-best).
- At +2, the Lions have the 13th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with eight forced turnovers (12th in NFL) and six turnovers committed (seventh in 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
