Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens

Head to head

Super Bowl odds0.9%5%
Power rating8192
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens is an inter-conference matchup: the NFC Cardinals hosting the AFC Ravens. On paper this is about as lopsided as it gets: Baltimore Ravens at 78% to Arizona Cardinals's 22%, spread BAL -4. The power-ranking gap backs it up (#19 vs #4), and the contender tiers agree.

Tactically, Arizona Cardinals will want to lean on dynamic QB to attack Baltimore Ravens, whose playoff scars is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Baltimore Ravens's star linebacker could punish Arizona Cardinals if line play goes unaddressed. Expect both staffs, Jonathan Gannon and John Harbaugh, to script around exactly that battle.

Keep an eye on Kyler Murray (QB) and Lamar Jackson (QB): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. With Cardinals at home, the model already bakes in roughly a field-goal's worth of home-field edge.

Key players

ARI Cardinals

KMKyler Murray
Kyler Murray
QB · Dual threat
MHMarvin Harrison Jr.
Marvin Harrison Jr.
WR · Phenom
BBBudda Baker
Budda Baker
S · All-Pro

BAL Ravens

LJLamar Jackson
Lamar Jackson
QB · 2× MVP
DHDerrick Henry
Derrick Henry
RB · All-Pro
RSRoquan Smith
Roquan Smith
LB · All-Pro

Frequently asked

Who is favored in Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Our model favors the Baltimore Ravens, with a 78% win probability over the Arizona Cardinals (22%). The projected spread is BAL -4.

What is the prediction for Cardinals vs Ravens?

Our model favors Baltimore Ravens (78%) over Arizona Cardinals (22%), spread BAL -4: a clear mismatch on paper.

What are the moneyline odds for Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Arizona Cardinals are +355 and the Baltimore Ravens are -355 on the moneyline.

Who are the key players to watch in Cardinals vs Ravens?

Watch Kyler Murray (QB) for the Cardinals and Lamar Jackson (QB) for the Ravens.

Is Cardinals vs Ravens a divisional game?

No. It is an inter-conference matchup between the NFC Cardinals and the AFC Ravens.