Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens

Head to head

Super Bowl odds4.1%5%
Power rating9192
Contender tier

Preview

How it plays out

Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens is an inter-conference matchup: the NFC Lions hosting the AFC Ravens. This projects as a coin flip, 55-45 with the spread at DET -0.5. Only 1 spot separate them in the power rankings, about as even as it gets.

Tactically, Detroit Lions will want to lean on aggressive identity to attack Baltimore Ravens, whose secondary lapses is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Baltimore Ravens's record-setting rushing could punish Detroit Lions if pass rush health goes unaddressed. Whoever wins that exchange likely wins the game.

Keep an eye on Jared Goff (QB) and Lamar Jackson (QB): the two most likely to decide it with a single play. Home field tilts the margin toward Lions, and in a game this close that edge matters.

Key players

DET Lions

JGJared Goff
Jared Goff
QB · Pro Bowl
ASAmon-Ra St. Brown
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR · All-Pro
PSPenei Sewell
Penei Sewell
OT · 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 Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

Our model favors the Detroit Lions, with a 55% win probability over the Baltimore Ravens (45%). The projected spread is DET -0.5.

What is the prediction for Lions vs Ravens?

Our model favors Detroit Lions (55%) over Baltimore Ravens (45%), spread DET -0.5: effectively a toss-up.

What are the moneyline odds for Detroit Lions vs Baltimore Ravens?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Detroit Lions are -122 and the Baltimore Ravens are +122 on the moneyline.

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

Watch Jared Goff (QB) for the Lions and Lamar Jackson (QB) for the Ravens.

Is Lions vs Ravens a divisional game?

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