Coming off a season that ended in disappointment in the AFC Championship Game, the Ravens have restocked their offense with a future Hall of Fame running back.
The key for Baltimore is getting a healthy Jackson for the entire season. He played just 12 games in 2021 and 2022, which kept the Ravens from reaching their true potential. Last season, he won another MVP and Baltimore was the best team in the AFC during the regular season.
Here’s everything you need to know about Baltimore entering this season.
2024 Ravens Odds
Odds via FanDuel and as of Aug. 11.
| Market | Odds |
|---|---|
| Super Bowl | +1000 |
| AFC Champion | +550 |
| AFC North | +145 |
| Make/Miss Playoffs | -250 / +194 |
| Win Total | 10.5 (-122 / +100) |
2023 Ravens Betting Records
- 12-7 against the spread (+20% ROI)
- 8-10-1 to the over (-14.3% ROI)
Past Ravens Win Totals
| Season | Win Total | No. of Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10.5 | 8 |
| 2022 | 10.5 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 | 13 |
Important Ravens Betting Stats
Lamar Jackson has been pretty friendly to bettors throughout his career with a 45-38 mark against the spread. Ravens backup Josh Johnson is 3-6.
Head coach John Harbaugh has a solid record for how many games he’s coached in Baltimore. He’s 146-127-8 against the number as an NFL head coach.
Ravens Remain Top Contender
If there was ever a team that looked poised to take down the Chiefs in the AFC, it was last year’s Ravens.
Baltimore was the class of the conference throughout the season and was the No. 1 seed, led by a second MVP season from Jackson. Baltimore has brought back the core of that team and added running back Derrick Henry.
Adding Henry is a game changer. The Ravens like to run the ball, especially since they found themselves playing with a lead for most of last season. Baltimore tended to abandon the run at times last season, but having a proven star like Henry in the backfield will make that difficult this season.
Baltimore’s offense will also get a boost if tight end Mark Andrews can start healthy. The 2021 All-Pro only played in 10 games last season. Also helping in the passing game will be Zay Flowers, who registered 858 receiving yards in 16 games as a rookie. The second-year man could be poised for a 1,000-yard season if he progresses accordingly.
There aren’t too many other dynamic weapons in the Ravens passing game, although Nelson Agholor is a reliable veteran. Rashod Bateman is unlikely to break out but still has a strong role in this offense. Tight end Isaiah Likely could have a bigger role for Baltimore after impressing in Andrews’ absence last season.
From the perspective of getting the best players on the field, Likely should have an increased role in 2024 even when Andrews is healthy. He’s a proven pass catcher at the NFL level, and it couldn’t hurt to have another bigger body out there to block for Henry.
As long as the offensive line can hold up and the team’s cornerbacks don’t suddenly become a liability, the Ravens should remain a serious threat to the Chiefs’ AFC crown.
How To Back the Ravens This Season
The Ravens are 10-1 to win the Super Bowl, third behind the Chiefs and 49ers.
If you’re interested in investing in the Ravens’ prospects this season, they’re +550 to win the AFC and also +145 to win the AFC North. In the division, Cincinnati will be a problem if Joe Burrow stays healthy. Otherwise, Pittsburgh’s quarterback situation is still uncertain and the Browns haven’t gotten enough from Deshaun Watson to be consider true contenders.
2024 Ravens Schedule Info
The Ravens will face the sixth-toughest schedule in the NFL this season, according to Action Network’s Sean Koerner.
Baltimore does play in a very difficult AFC North but also has games against the Chiefs, Cowboys and Bills (and those are all in the first four weeks of the season). Baltimore will also face the Eagles and Texans in Weeks 13 and 17.
Baltimore's Week 1 Odds & Matchup
The Ravens will open the NFL regular season in Kansas City. In a rematch of the AFC Championship Game, Baltimore is a three-point underdog. In that game back in January, the Ravens closed as 3.5-point favorites at home.
The total for the season opener is 46.5.
