After an eventful start to NFL Week 1, a Monday Night Football matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders will cap off the first week of football. The Ravens have been plagued with injuries before stepping foot on the field for a regular season game. For the Raiders, they are not expected to be much this season, but this will be the first regular-season game with packed stands at Allegiant Stadium. The following Ravens vs. Raiders NFL betting picks preview will provide the current odds, betting trends and NFL best bets for the Week 1 Monday Night Football matchup.
NFL Best Bets, Odds & Trends: Monday Night Football
Ravens vs. Raiders Game Info
Baltimore Ravens vs. Las Vegas Raiders
Date: Monday, Sept. 13, 2021
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Venue: Allegiant Stadium — Las Vegas, Nev.
Coverage: ESPN/ABC
The Ravens suffered one of the most notable season-ending injuries of the preseason, with running back J.K. Dobbins now out. They decided to fully promote within, but the injury bug had other plans. In the end, the top three running backs on their depth chart were knocked out for the season, as was cornerback Marcus Peters. Still, this should be a solid offense, and their defense should be just as good. The secondary likes to gamble, but they will make plays all season long and will be one of the more exciting defenses this season.
It is another season under Jon Gruden and another season in which the Raiders will likely exceed expectations. Maybe it is not saying much since the Gruden criticisms are pushing team expectations extremely low, but the record has improved every season under him, and he finds a way to make the Raiders competitive consistently despite featuring one of the worst defenses every season. While they look slightly improved, depth is an issue. Still, this may not be the cakewalk some feel for the Ravens, especially playing in Las Vegas.
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Ravens vs. Raiders NFL Betting Trends
- Baltimore went 8-9 against the spread last season.
- The over went 7-11 for the Ravens last season.
- Las Vegas went 10-8 against the spread last season.
- The over went 12-3-1 for the Raiders last season.
Ravens vs. Raiders Betting Stats
- Baltimore averaged 27.3 points per game last season (No. 9 in the NFL).
- Baltimore surrendered 18.5 points per game last season (No. 1 in the NFL).
- Las Vegas averaged 27.1 points per game last season (No. 10 in the NFL).
- Las Vegas surrendered 29.9 points per game last season (No. 30 in the NFL).
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