Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens

Head to head

Super Bowl odds3.2%5%
Power rating8792
Contender tier

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How it plays out

Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens is a cross-division AFC test that could swing the conference picture. Baltimore Ravens are favored at 58% (BAL -1), yet Houston Texans's 42% says this is no walkover.

Tactically, Houston Texans will want to lean on franchise QB to attack Baltimore Ravens, whose pass-rush depth is the obvious pressure point. Going the other way, Baltimore Ravens's star linebacker could punish Houston Texans if run game goes unaddressed. Whoever wins that exchange likely wins the game.

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

Key players

HOU Texans

CSC.J. Stroud
C.J. Stroud
QB · Pro Bowl
NCNico Collins
Nico Collins
WR · Ascending
WAWill Anderson Jr.
Will Anderson Jr.
EDGE · 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 Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?

Our model favors the Baltimore Ravens, with a 58% win probability over the Houston Texans (42%). The projected spread is BAL -1.

What is the prediction for Texans vs Ravens?

Our model favors Baltimore Ravens (58%) over Houston Texans (42%), spread BAL -1: a lean rather than a lock.

What are the moneyline odds for Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens?

Implied from our model's win probabilities, the Houston Texans are +138 and the Baltimore Ravens are -138 on the moneyline.

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

Watch C.J. Stroud (QB) for the Texans and Lamar Jackson (QB) for the Ravens.

Is Texans vs Ravens a divisional game?

No. It is an AFC inter-divisional game (AFC South vs AFC North), not a division rivalry.