Baltimore Ravens vs Denver Broncos Matchup

Check out our free Broncos vs Ravens pick and preview for this NFL week 9 game in Baltimore. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 9 regular season matchup.

The Ravens are heavily favored in their week nine matchup against the Broncos, with the money line sitting at -462 for the Ravens and +356 for the Broncos. The game, which kicks off at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 3rd at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, is being televised on CBS. The Ravens are -9.5 point favorites, and the over/under line is 45.5 points.

Broncos vs. Ravens Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NFL
Teams: Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens
Where: Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium
Date: Sunday, November 3rd
Betting Odds BAL -9.5, DEN +356 | BAL -462 O/U 45.5

Broncos Preview:

With two straight wins, the Broncos improved to 5-3, putting them 2nd in the AFC West. After a week 6 loss to the Chargers, Denver bounced back with wins over the Saints (33-10) and Panthers (28-14). They were favored in both games and covered the spread in each, including a 14-point win over Carolina as 13-point favorites.

Heading into week 9, the Broncos rank 27th in our power rankings and have a 42.8% chance of making the playoffs. They are 6-2 against the spread and have hit the over in four straight games. Their O/U record is 5-3 this season.

Broncos Offense Breakdown

Bo Nix has been solid for the Broncos, posting a passer rating of 124 in week 8 after throwing for 284 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Panthers. He completed 28 of 37 passes in that game, following a 164-yard performance in week 7 and a 216-yard outing in week 6. Denver’s offense came alive in the 2nd quarter against Carolina, scoring 21 points, and they converted 11 of 17 third-down attempts.

Denver ranks 20th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 21.6, and they are 24th in yards per game with 307.2. They sit 27th in our offensive power rankings. The Broncos are 25th in the league in 3rd-down conversions, with a 32.4% success rate.

Broncos Team Defense

In their 28-14 win over the Panthers, the Broncos' defense allowed just 69 rushing yards on 20 attempts. They held Carolina to 215 passing yards on 24 completions, with two passing touchdowns allowed. Denver's defense also came up with two interceptions and limited the Panthers to a 35.7% conversion rate on third down.

The Broncos recorded two sacks in the game and had more tackles for loss and quarterback hits than their opponents. Despite giving up two passing touchdowns, their overall performance was strong in the win.

Ravens Preview:

Heading into week 9, the Ravens have a 5-3 record, putting them 2nd in our NFL power rankings and giving them a 92.3% chance of making the playoffs. Baltimore is 1-1 in division games and 2-3 in the AFC, while they are 2-1 at home and 3-2 on the road. After winning three straight games, the Ravens lost to the Browns in week 8, failing to cover the spread as 7-point favorites.

Against the spread, the Ravens are 4-3-1, including a 4-2-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 7-1, with the over hitting in four straight games. Baltimore’s games have averaged 56.4 points, while the O/U line has been 47.2.

Ravens Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 9, the Ravens hold the top spot in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in yards per game (452.1) and are 2nd in points per game, averaging 30.2. Baltimore ranks 5th in passing yards per game, despite being 21st in pass attempts. On the ground, they lead the league with 200 rushing yards per game, ranking 3rd in rushing attempts.

Lamar Jackson threw for 289 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 8, with a passer rating of 101. Derrick Henry rushed for 73 yards on 11 carries, and Zay Flowers had 7 catches for 115 yards. Baltimore converted 3 of 4 red zone attempts but struggled on 3rd down, going 2/10.

Ravens Team Defense

In their 29-24 loss to the Browns, the Ravens' defense allowed 27 completions for 321 yards through the air. The Ravens struggled on third downs, allowing the Browns to convert 53.3% of their third down attempts. Overall, the Ravens gave up 401 total yards and two sacks in the game.

Despite giving up just 80 yards on 23 rushing attempts, the Ravens allowed three passing touchdowns and a 65.9% completion rate to the Browns. Baltimore also allowed Cleveland to average 7.8 yards per pass attempt.

Broncos vs Ravens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Denver has averaged 23 points per game while allowing 8. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
Across their last five home contests, Baltimore has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 30 points per game.
Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Broncos have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
Baltimore has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.