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NFL Wild Card: Houston Texans (11-7) at Baltimore Ravens (13-4)
By Sam Batz
When: Saturday, January 20th at 4:30 PM EST
Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
Watch On: ABC/ESPN
Matchup: Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens
The NFL playoffs continue this weekend with the divisional round. The first game on the schedule is a highly anticipated matchup between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens earned the No. 1 seed in the AFC, while the Texans scratched and clawed their way into the postseason. Yet in a miraculous Wild Card victory, the Texans took down the Cleveland Browns 45-14 to earn their spot in the divisional round. Unfortunately for Houston, they now face the best team in the conference, the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens are 9.5 point favorites over the Texans. Baltimore is 11-3 as favorites, and 6-2 as favorites at home, not to mention the Ravens will be well rested and healthy after what has basically been a two week break for the key starters. Houston is hoping to pull off another upset, and while they looked great against Cleveland, the odds will be heavily stacked against the Texans when they face Baltimore.
Below you’ll find our Texans vs. Ravens predictions, including: stats, scores, and betting advice on everything from the moneyline to player props. We’ll help you navigate the odds and provide helpful betting tips so that you walk away with a great payout in this Texans vs. Ravens Divisional Round matchup.
Texans vs. Ravens Odds
Team | Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
Houston Texans | +9.5 (-110) | Ov 43.5 (-110) | +330 |
Baltimore Ravens | -9.5 (-110) | Un 43.5 (-110) | -425 |
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Texans vs. Ravens Odds Breakdown
If you take the Texans Moneyline (+330): You can bet $100 to profit $330, for a total payout of $430, if the Texans win.
If you take the Texans to Cover the +9.5 Point Spread (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Texans win the game, or lose by fewer than 9.5 points.
If you take the Ravens Moneyline (-425): You can risk $425 to win $100, for a total payout of $525, if the Ravens win.
If you take the Ravens to Cover the -9.5 Point Spread (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Ravens win the game by at least 9.5 points.
If you take the Over on the 43.5 point total (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Texans and Ravens combine for more than 43.5 total points.
If you take the Under on the 43.5 point total (-110): You can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if the Texans and Ravens combine for fewer than 43.5 total points.
Texans vs. Ravens Betting Trends
Houston Texans
- 10-7-1 ATS this season
- 5-3 ATS on the road
- 6-5 ATS in the Playoffs All-Time
- 7-11 O/U record this season
- 3-5 O/U record on the road
- 6-5 O/U record in the Playoffs All-Time
- 5-4 as UNDERDOGS this season
- 3-2 as UNDERDOGS on the road
Baltimore Ravens
- 11-6 ATS this season
- 5-4 ATS at home
- 18-10 ATS in the Playoffs All-Time
- 8-9 O/U record this season
- 5-4 O/U record at home
- 10-17-1 O/U record in the Playoffs All-Time
- 11-3 as FAVORITES
- 6-2 as FAVORITES at home
Texans vs. Ravens: Best Player Prop
C.J. Stroud, Texans QB; Prop Bet: O/U 243.5 passing yards
Prediction: Under (-115)
C.J. Stroud has defied expectations all season, but against the Ravens on Saturday, Stroud will have a humbling performance. The Baltimore Ravens defense is one of the best in the league, allowing the 6th-fewest passing yards per game (191.9 passing yards). The Ravens also had the most sacks on the season (60.0), and while the Houston O-line didn’t allow a single sack last week against Cleveland, the Texans are facing a different beast in the Ravens defensive front. Additionally, Stroud averaged just 231.7 passing yards per game on the road during the regular season. We’ll see a lot of pass attempts from Stroud, but he won’t have an efficient game against the Ravens defense, so I’m taking the under on C.J. Stroud’s passing yard prop.
Texans vs. Ravens Game Predictions
I’m going with the heavily favored Baltimore Ravens. Houston has had an impressive run, and I’m happy for DeMeco Ryans and his team, but the Ravens are too good. The biggest advantage the Ravens have here is the time. Baltimore’s key starters have had two weeks to rest and get healthy, meaning they’ll come out fresh and ready to play.
While several teams are forced to deal with postseason injuries, the Ravens are getting players back. Baltimore’s star tight end, Mark Andrews, is expected to make his triumphant return on Saturday, adding one more dynamic pass catcher to an already stacked offense. QB Lamar Jackson had himself another MVP caliber season, recording 4,499 total yards and 29 total touchdowns, and he’s prepared to lead Baltimore past the Texans. It’s hard to imagine the Ravens getting bounced this early in the playoffs, and while Houston is bound to put up a worthy fight, it’s the Baltimore Ravens who will advance.
Moneyline Pick: Baltimore Ravens (-440)
ATS Pick: Houston Texans (+9.5)
O/U Pick: Under (43.5)
Score: Texans 17; Ravens 23
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