Lamar Jackson has been ruled out tonight with an ankle injury for the Ravens’ ‘Sunday Night Football’ clash against the Atlanta Falcons, and you know that just flipped this whole game on its head.
Division Leads on the Line, But Who’s Favored NOW?
We’ve got two teams on hot streaks going at it in Atlanta, kicking off at 8:20 p.m. ET from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both the Ravens and Falcons have won two games in a row. Baltimore’s sitting pretty at 3-1, tied up with the Browns for the top spot in the AFC North. Atlanta, though, they’re 2-2 and sharing the lead in the NFC South with the Carolina Panthers.
Initially, Baltimore was actually a field goal favorite. But with Lamar sidelined? The latest odds now have Atlanta as a 3-point favorite, a huge swing right there. The over/under for total points is set at 43.5. On the money line, it’s Atlanta at -172 and Baltimore at +150. That tells you everything you need to know about how Jackson’s absence is shaking things up.
Expert’s Hot Streak Points to a Low-Scoring Fight
Look, when an expert is on a 32-14-1 run on NFL picks involving the Ravens, you gotta listen, right? Mike Tierney, a veteran sportswriter who’s been all over the NFL for decades and reported from seven Super Bowls, has been absolutely cleaning up for anyone following his advice, returning $1,627 to $100 players.
Tierney’s big pick for tonight? He’s leaning hard on the Under 43.5 total points. And honestly, the history backs him up. The Under has hit in four out of five meetings between these two teams since way back in 2006. Plus, it’s hit in two of Baltimore’s last three games and four of Atlanta’s last seven.
Why the Under? Atlanta’s defense has been stepping UP. They’re ranked eighth in the league, giving up just 313 total yards per game and holding opponents to 23 points. And with Tyler Huntley stepping in for Jackson, you just know that explosive factor for the Ravens isn’t gonna be the same. This one feels like a defensive slugfest.
So, with Lamar Jackson out and a red-hot expert calling for a defensive battle, every single play tonight is gonna be crucial for these teams trying to hold onto their division leads. You better believe both squads are gonna leave it all on the field in Atlanta.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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