NFL Sportsbook Betting Playoff Odds, Predictions & Picks: Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills
The two in-form teams will square off on Saturday in the NFL playoffs divisional round. The Ravens (14-3 SU, 11-6 ATS) and the Bills (12-5 SU, 11-5-1 ATS) both had tough matchups last week but came out on top. Baltimore is on a six-game winning streak while Buffalo won seven straight. Saturday’s game could easily be the best game of the weekend and has all the makings of a classic. It’s also a duel of two promising quarterbacks and their first NFL Sportsbook Betting playoff battle of many to come.
NFL Playoff Sportsbook Betting Line Movement For The Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills
The opening odds favored Buffalo by -3. Some early NFL Sportsbook Betting action against them moved the line a bit to -2.5. The total hasn’t changed much all week. At most online NFL sportsbooks, it stands at 49.5 at the moment. It’s a slight drop from the initial 50.
Notes On The Baltimore Ravens
After his first playoff win, Lamar Jackson will enter the Saturday matchup confident he can take his team even further. The young QB is in excellent form over the past few weeks. Against Tennessee has once again prone his dual-threat credentials rushing for season-high 136 yards. The Ravens also had their defense step up in a big way over the last few weeks. They kept their last four opponents to 14 points or fewer. Last week they contained Derick Henry for his worst game of the season. They’re also shutting down the opposing QBs lately. Their ability to handle Josh Allen will probably be crucial for the outcome of Saturday’s game. Baltimore’s defense will be further buoyed with the return of Jimmy Smith and Yannick Ngakoue.
After a slow start, Lamar Jackson has returned to MVP-form in the second half of the season. He rushed for 80 or more yards in five of the last six games. Also, he significantly improved the accuracy of his throws. All this combined make him one of the best fantasy picks in the divisional round. Another Ravens’ player in the red-hot form is RB J.K. Dobbins. He has now scored in seven consecutive games. Also, the Bills are terrible against tight ends and Mark Andrews could also have a big game.
Notes On The Buffalo Bills
The Bills ended the regular season averaging the fantastic 31.3 points per game. Their offense, led by Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs has set the league on fire. While we can expect them to continue this form on Saturday, the main issue for the Bills will be on the other side of the ball. They do boast a decent defense and rank 13th against the pass. However, it’s the rushing defense that will be put to test against Baltimore. And Buffalo hasn’t excelled in that department. They’re allowing 4.6 yards per carry. That’s the eighth-worst number in the league. Last week, they allowed 163 rushing yards against Indianapolis. Going against Lamar Jackson and J.K. Dobbins, they’ll have to show significant improvement.
Josh Allen’s MVP form continued last weekend. Against the Colts, he threw for 324 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also added 54 yards and a score on the ground. It’s hard to see anyone keeping him in check now. He’s one of the top fantasy options in this round. Stacking him with Stefon Diggs should work pretty well. The star receiver is also on fire and will receive a lion’s share of targets on Saturday.
NFL Playoff Sportsbook Betting Picks And Prediction: Baltimore Ravens +2.5
We can certainly expect a tight online pro football wagering game. Likely, it will come down to a final possession. For that reason, we’ll happily take the points on Baltimore. The Ravens are 7-0 ATS in the last seven NFL Sportsbook betting games.
