{"id":210664,"date":"2025-01-16T13:30:38","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T18:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=210664"},"modified":"2025-01-16T12:02:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:02:20","slug":"ravens-vs-bills-predictions-nfl-divisional-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/01\/16\/ravens-vs-bills-predictions-nfl-divisional-round\/","title":{"rendered":"Ravens vs. Bills Predictions – NFL Divisional Round"},"content":{"rendered":"

The NFL playoffs are in full swing as the Divisional Round has arrived.\u00a0 Sunday night will see the most highly anticipated matchup of the weekend, as the Baltimore Ravens<\/a> (12-5) face the Buffalo Bills<\/a> (13-4).\u00a0 The stakes could not be higher for this contest, as MVP front-runners Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen battle for a spot in the AFC Championship.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at game predictions, best bet and player props to look out for Ravens vs. Bills on January 19.<\/p>\n

NFL Divisional Round – Ravens vs. Bills Predictions<\/h2>\n

Betting Odds<\/h3>\n

Moneyline: <\/strong>Ravens (-118) vs. Bills (+100)<\/p>\n

Spread: <\/strong>Ravens (-1.5) vs. Bills (+1.5)<\/p>\n

Over\/Under: <\/strong>Over 51.5 (-106)\/Under 51.5 (-114)<\/p>\n

Game Prediction & Best Bet<\/h3>\n

Ravens 27, Bills 24<\/h4>\n

While this game is truly a coin flip, the Ravens could win by the smallest margins.\u00a0 The Ravens have looked unstoppable over the second half of the season, dominating the Steelers 28-14 in the Wild Card round.\u00a0 They ran for an incredible 299 yards against one of the league’s best defensive units, with who else but Derrick Henry leading the charge.<\/p>\n

Baltimore has destroyed playoff-bound teams this season and have won their last five games by 14 points or more.\u00a0 To put it simply, they are and have been the hottest team in the NFL for some time.\u00a0 Still, the Bills are no slouches either, particularly when they play at home.\u00a0 Buffalo went an impressive 8-0 at home this season, also holding the longest active home win streak in the league (11).<\/p>\n

Both of these teams have been formidable, with two of if not the best quarterbacks in the league this season.\u00a0 Nonetheless, the Ravens have the more established run game.\u00a0 Playoff football relies so heavily on sustaining drives and time of possession, which requires success on the ground.\u00a0 While Allen and James Cook also form a solid rushing duo, the Ravens have the best rush defense in the league.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Buffalo’s defensive unit is average at best, ranking 19th in opponent yards per rush.\u00a0 Frigid temperatures are also expected in Buffalo<\/a> on Sunday, which could place greater significance on each team’s run game.\u00a0 With frozen conditions playing a factor, the under is something to monitor as teams should be running more often.<\/p>\n

Ravens Moneyline (-118)<\/h4>\n

At almost even odds, Ravens moneyline is the best bet for this contest.\u00a0 It is certainly a risk taking Lamar Jackson over Josh Allen in the playoffs, but he could get over the hump this season.\u00a0 It’s no secret that the Ravens have faltered at this point of the playoffs in prior years.<\/p>\n

However, Todd Monken is no longer the play-caller in Baltimore, as I expect the Ravens to stick to their run-first approach on Sunday.\u00a0 Let’s also not forget the Ravens’ 35-10 beatdown against the Bills earlier this year, where Jackson and Henry combined for 253 rushing yards.\u00a0 Yes, the Bills front seven were missing some key players for that game, but this rushing duo has simply ran over everyone this season.<\/p>\n

Player Prop Bets<\/h3>\n

Derrick Henry 80+ Rushing Yards + Anytime TD (-105)<\/h4>\n

It’s pretty crazy that you can’t even get plus odds for this two-leg parlay, but King Henry has been that good this season.\u00a0 Henry cleared this stat line in 10\/17 games this year, along with last week in the Wild Card round.\u00a0 In fact, Henry cashed this in a single play against the Bills in Week 4, ripping off an 87-yard touchdown on the game’s first snap.\u00a0 With snowy weather forecasted, Henry should carry the ball 20+ times in what could be a lower-scoring game than anticipated.<\/p>\n

Khalil Shakir over 4.5 Receptions (-140)<\/h4>\n

This line is juiced, but Khalil Shakir has been Buffalo’s most consistent pass-catcher this season.\u00a0 Shakir has seen at least six targets since Week 6, recording 5+ receptions in 8\/11 games.\u00a0 The Ravens pass defense allowed the sixth-most receptions to wide receivers this season.\u00a0 Shakir should be productive operating in the slot, as Allen will continue to rely on him in short-pass play situations.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Courtesy of Tommy Gilligan – Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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