At the beginning of the season, there were two clear cut favorites to win the AFC championship. Kansas City and New England were the pro football betting favorites for a rematch in the AFC title game next January. Of course, the Chiefs are off to a high-flying start as expected with their score machine offense. However, there could soon be a third contender on the top tier. Baltimore is vastly improved with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Indeed, Jackson gives the Ravens an element on offense that they have lacked since he took over. Specifically, when Jackson can RUN!
Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs
| Date and Time: | Sunday, September 22, 2019, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri |
| Ravens vs. Chiefs TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Ravens | +5½ (-111) | 52(-110) | +211 |  |
| Chiefs | -5½ (-109) | 52 (-110) | -255 | |
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Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs Overview
Last week the Ravens squeaked past Arizona 23-17 as 13-point home overlays. Baltimore has impressive sports betting metrics of ranking first for both scoring and total offense. In the same way, the Ravens defense ranks second overall and fourth for points allowed. Kansas City rallied from 0-10 down to get the money at Oakland 28-10. As a result, the Chiefs are now 2-0 both straight up and with the odds. KC boasts the top-ranked passing offense in the NFL and ranks fourth for points. The Chiefs defense has shown vast improvement to rank ninth for points allowed.
Key Ravens: QB Lamar Jackson (72% COMP, 596 YDS, 10.5 AVG, 7 TD, 0 INT, 145.2 RTG, 19 RSH, 126 YDS, 6.6 YPC), Mark Ingram II (27 RSH, 154 YDS, 5.7 YPC, 2 TD), WR Marquise Brown (12 REC, 233 YDS, 19.4 YPC, 2 TD)
Key Chiefs: QB Patrick Mahomes (71% COMP, 821 YDS, 10.7 AVG, 7 TD, 0 INT, 136.6 RTG), RB LeSean McCoy (21 RSH, 104 YDS, 5.0 YPC, 0 TD), WR Sammy Watkins (15 REC, 247 YDS, 16.5 YPC, 3 TD), TE Travis Kelce (10 REC, 195 YDS, 19.5 YPC, 1 TD)
Ravens vs. Chiefs against the spread
The Ravens are:
- 8-1-1 against the spread as a road dog
- 5-3 over the total getting points away from home
- 5-3 on the board in road games at AFC West teams
- 5-3 over the total away from home vs. the AFC West
- 4-2 vs. the line head to head with Kansas City
- 6-4 over the total in their series with the Chiefs
The Chiefs are:
- 5-6 against the spread as a home favorite
- 4-11 under the total laying points at home
- 2-6 vs. the odds at Arrowhead Stadium vs. AFC North teams
- 2-9 under the total when hosting the AFC North
- 1-3 on the board at Arrowhead Stadium vs. the Ravens
- 1-6-1 under the total when hosting the Ravens
Baltimore Ravens Vs. Kansas City Chiefs Pro Football Betting Picks
On this occasion, we get a potential pro football betting playoff preview. As was previously noted the Ravens have been a strong play on the road and at Kansas City. Kansas City has become an overlay that is in the red lately at Arrowhead Stadium. Baltimore is a resurgent team with the ability to get the cash at Kansas City!
Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Bets pick: Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Bet Score Prediction: Ravens 27, Chiefs 28