Baltimore Ravens vs Los Angeles Chargers Matchup

Keep reading to see our NFL week 12 Ravens vs Chargers pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

The Chargers, who are the underdog at +132 on the money line, will host the Ravens at 8:15 ET on Monday, November 25th at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. The Ravens are favored on the road with a point spread of -3. The over/under line is currently at 51 points. This week 12 AFC matchup is being televised on ESPN.

Ravens vs. Chargers Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NFL
  • Teams: Baltimore Ravens at Los Angeles Chargers
  • Where: Inglewood at SoFi Stadium
  • Date: Monday, November 25th
  • Betting Odds BAL -3, BAL -157 | LAC +132 O/U 51

Ravens Preview:

Heading into week 12, the Ravens have a 97.4% chance of making the playoffs, according to our projections, and they rank 2nd in our NFL power rankings. Baltimore is 7-4 this season, which includes a 4-1 record at home and a 3-3 record on the road. In division play, the Ravens are 2-2, and they sit 2nd in the AFC North. In week 11, they couldn’t hold on to their division lead, losing 18-16 to the Steelers. Baltimore was a 3.5-point favorite in that game, and the O/U line was 48 points, with the teams combining for 34.

Against the spread, the Ravens are 5-5-1, and they have failed to cover in two straight games. As favorites, they are 5-4-1 ATS, and they are 0-1 as underdogs. Baltimore’s average scoring margin is +5.7 points per game. Their O/U record is 9-2, with their games averaging 55 points compared to an average line of 47.8.

Ravens Offense Breakdown

After a stellar stretch in weeks 9 and 10, Lamar Jackson struggled in week 11, posting a passer rating of 66 against the Steelers, with 207 yards, one touchdown, and one interception on 16/33 passing. Baltimore’s offense scored just 16 points, with 6 coming in the 4th quarter. Derrick Henry had 65 yards on 13 carries, and Isaiah Likely led the team with 75 receiving yards.

Heading into week 12, we have the Ravens ranked 1st in our offensive power rankings. They are 2nd in the NFL in points per game (30.4) and lead the league in yards per game with 430.1. Baltimore ranks 3rd in passing yards per game (252.8) and 2nd in rushing, averaging 177.3 yards per game.

Ravens Team Defense

The Ravens' defense held the Steelers to just 18 points in their most recent game, but it wasn't enough as the Ravens lost 18-16. Baltimore's defense played well on third downs, allowing only a 25% conversion rate. They also came up with four sacks and one interception, while limiting the Steelers to 181 passing yards.

Overall, the Ravens gave up 303 yards, with Pittsburgh finding some success on the ground with 122 rushing yards on 34 attempts. Despite this, Baltimore didn't allow a single touchdown through the air.

Chargers Preview:

With a 34-27 win over the Bengals in week 11, the Chargers extended their winning streak to four games, bringing their record to 7-3. This puts them 5th in the AFC and 2nd in the AFC West. Our projections give them a 94.6% chance of making the playoffs and a 6.4% chance of winning the division. Heading into week 12, they rank 14th in our NFL power rankings.

Against the spread, the Chargers are 7-2-1, with four straight covers. They were 1-point favorites against the Bengals and covered with a 7-point win. The game’s 61 points went over the 48-point line, marking the second straight over in Chargers games.

Chargers Offense Breakdown

Heading into week 12, the Chargers are 13th in our offensive power rankings. They are 17th in the NFL in points per game (22) and 18th in passing yards, averaging 204.8 yards per game. Despite ranking 27th in passing attempts, they have been effective in the red zone, converting 53.8% of their chances, which ranks 5th in the league.

Justin Herbert has posted three straight games without an interception, throwing for 297 yards and 2 touchdowns in week 11. Ladd McConkey led the team with 6 catches for 123 yards against the Bengals.

Chargers Team Defense

In their 34-27 win over the Bengals, the Chargers' defense gave up 452 yards but still managed to come out on top. They allowed 342 passing yards on 28 completions, with three passing touchdowns. The Chargers' defense held the Bengals to a 29.4% conversion rate on third down and recorded three sacks in the game.

Despite giving up 110 rushing yards on 25 attempts, the Chargers held the Bengals to 4.4 yards per attempt. Los Angeles also won the QB hit differential by 8 and had one more tackle for loss than the Bengals.

Ravens vs Chargers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three games away from home, the Ravens have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 27 points per game in these contests.
  • The Chargers are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Chargers have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 0-2-1.
  • The last ten games that Baltimore was favored, they have an ATS mark of 5-4-1 while going 7-3 straight up.

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