Chiefs vs Ravens Odds, Lines, and Spread for Week 2 Sunday Night Football
By Daniel Coyle in NFL Football
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- The Baltimore Ravens search for their first win of the season when they return home to battle the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football as 3.5-point home underdogs
- SNF Betting Record: 0-0 ML; 1-0 ATS; 0-1 Totals; EVEN
- The Chiefs have won outright in four straight vs the Ravens including a pair of decisive victories in Baltimore – see who we like below
The Baltimore Ravens will be aiming to rebound from a season-opening 33-27 loss in Las Vegas when they kick off their home schedule with a Sunday Night Football matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs as 3.5-point home underdogs. Don’t forget to check out the FanDuel Chiefs vs Ravens promo.
While the Ravens fell short in their season opener, the Chiefs narrowly escaped with a 33-29 victory over the visiting Cleveland Browns, and will be aiming to extend their straight up win streak in regular season road contests to 12 games.
Chiefs vs Ravens Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | -3.5 (-112) | -196 | O 54.5 (-108) |
| Baltimore Ravens | +3.5 (-110) | +164 | U 54.5 (-110) |
*Odds taken at Fanduel on September 18, 2021.
Start time of Sunday night’s contest M&T Bank Stadium is set for 8:20pm ET. Weather is not expected to be a factor, with the forecast calling for clear, sunny skies, with temperatures reaching into the mid-70s Fahrenheit at game time.
Line Movement
The Chiefs have held the upper hand in recent dates with the Ravens, winning outright in each of their past four. That run includes a pair of victories in Baltimore by wide double-digit margins, capped by a 34-20 victory 3.5-point underdogs in Week 3 of last season.
The opening line in #ChiefsKingdom #RavensFlock is higher than you might think. Find out why @SBD #NFL #GamblingTwitter https://t.co/pzikkvXoIb
— Chris Amberley (@chrisamberley) September 14, 2021
Despite that recent dominance, the point spread has moved slightly in favor of the Ravens since they opened as 4-point home underdogs. That momentum has been fueled by heavy betting volume, with 83% of wagers getting laid on Baltimore. However, it is the Chiefs who have attracted 56% of the betting dollars ahead of this contest. The total has also seen some movement, dipping slightly to 54.5 since opening at 55.5.
Battered Ravens on the Rebound
The Ravens return home searching for answers after blowing an early 14-0 lead on their way to a 33-27 overtime road loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1. Baltimore regained the lead on three occasions, but failed to shut down a surprisingly productive offense, led by quarterback Derek Carr, that rallied to tie the game three times in the fourth quarter while racking up an impressive 491 total yards of offense.
The Las Vegas Raiders have defeated the Baltimore Ravens 33-27
Darren Waller – 10 REC., 105 YD’s, 1 TD
Derek Carr – 435 YD’s, 2 TD
Maxx Crosby – 2 SAXX
#NFL pic.twitter.com/SqnVuz5NBc— Believe Me Later (@_BelieveMeLater) September 14, 2021
The Baltimore offensive line also struggled, allowing quarterback Lamar Jackson to get sacked three times. The Raiders also forced three fumbles by Jackson, who completed just 19-of-30 passes for 235 yards and one score. Things only get tougher for the Ravens against the Chiefs, who managed to keep Browns pivot Baker Mayfield out of the end zone last weekend.
Today's injury report and game status for Sunday vs. the Chiefs. pic.twitter.com/v3W0XWJBLl
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 17, 2021
The upside for the Ravens is their track record of success on home turf. The squad closed out last season with three straight victories, allowing an average of fewer than 15 points per game over that stretch, and have won outright in four of their past five as home underdogs.
However, injuries remain a massive concern for the Ravens, who look to Sunday night’s clash with a league-high 15 players on injured reserve. Among those who are questionable for Week 2 are LT Ronnie Stanley and WR Marquise Brown, who made his first appearance of the week at practice on Friday.
In Mahomes We Trust
The Chiefs have some concerns of their own to address in the wake of their narrow Week 1 victory over Cleveland. While they managed to keep Mayfield from tossing for any scores, they struggled to contain a potent ground game that produced 153 total rushing yards and four scoring runs. Indeed, Kansas City will have to do much better to contain Jackson, who used his mobility to escape a productive Raiders’ offensive line while racking up 86 rushing yards.
Patrick Mahomes vs when the Ravens blitz is a cheat code 🐐 pic.twitter.com/eu2SvNRuaM
— CHIEFS HIGHLIGHTS (@ChiefsHighlight) September 16, 2021
However, as has been the case of late whenever these two teams meet, Kansas City’s success will largely hinge on the performance of Patrick Mahomes.
The Chiefs passer has dissected the Baltimore defense in three previous appearances, racking up nine total TD passes against just one pick while averaging over 378 passing yards per game. Considering the Ravens’ defensive struggles in Week 1, and their current injury concerns, the Chiefs are well positioned to once again dominate the Ravens.
The Picks: Chiefs -3.5 (-112) – 1 unit; OVER 54.5 (-110) – 1 unit
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Daniel has been writing about sports and sports betting for over 23 years. The seasoned pro has contributed to the likes of Sports Illustrated, Sportsnet, NESN, Bleacher Report, OddsShark, the Globe and Mail, and The Nation magazine.
