Baltimore Ravens NFL Betting Preview: Odds, Picks & Best Bet (2022)
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What are Team Futures?
Futures refers to any team-based wager for a future event or a result. These bets often do not pay out until weeks or even months from when they are originally placed. Bets for Win Totals and the Super Bowl winner are good examples of team futures bets.
Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl Winner (+2200)
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+2000
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+2000
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+2000
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+2200
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+1800
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+2000
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+1800
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+1800
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The Kansas City Chiefs were the preseason favorites to win it all a season ago at +450. After an underwhelming 3-4 start to the season, the Chiefs could be bet at +1200 to take home the Lombardi. Point being, it's stupid to bet on the favorites to win it all prior to the start of the season.
League power dynamics are in constant flux; and often gamblers will be provided a better opportunity to wager on contenders midseason than they are in the offseason.
Having said that, I am not averse to betting on Super Bowl futures. What I am trying to illustrate, however, is that one should only target teams whose odds are more likely to shorten as the season progresses.
The Ravens are only three seasons removed from Lamar Jackson's MVP campaign, a season in which the Ravens finished with the best record in the NFL and were the odds-on favorites to win it all prior to a Divisional Round exit versus Tennessee.
Further, Harbaugh is inarguably one of the greatest coaches of this era. And his Ravens have come out steaming hot in each of the three years Lamar has been their full-time starter.
In hindsight, who would be shocked if the Ravens once again contend for the AFC's top seed in 2022. If the Ravens start strong, as they so often do, this line will likely be gone for good. I urge you to bet Baltimore to win the Super Bowl at +2200.
Baltimore Ravens Conference Winner (+1200)
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+1000
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+1100
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+950
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+1000
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+800
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+1200
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+900
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+900
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I personally tend to bet on Super Bowl futures, but this is purely preferential. Ravens to win the AFC (+1200) is another good bet to make.
Baltimore Ravens Division Winner (+190)
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+165
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+150
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+160
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+160
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+165
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+190
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+165
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+165
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The Bengals’ postseason run was flukey in the moment, and the market seems to agree. Cincinnati's consensus win total line (9.5 games) is staggeringly low when compared to past Super Bowl runner-ups.
Furthermore, a suspension of Browns QB Deshaun Watson appears imminent. And as exceptional an organization as the Pittsburgh Steelers may be, it is unlikely that they will be competing for a division title this season.
The Ravens at +190 to win their division is a tremendous line for a perennial contender with a proven QB/HC combination.
Baltimore Ravens Win Total: o9.5 (-145) / u9.5 (+145)
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OVER
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o9.5
-160
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o9.5
-160
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o9.5
-170
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o9.5
-150
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o9.5
-160
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o9.5
-145
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o9.5
-167
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o9.5
-167
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UNDER
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u9.5
+130
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u9.5
+130
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u9.5
+145
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u9.5
+125
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u9.5
+130
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u9.5
+125
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u9.5
+135
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u9.5
+135
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As is likely apparent, I am far too bullish on Baltimore this season to endorse taking their win total u9.5. However, I do advise passing on both of these bets for reasons highlighted in the next section.
Baltimore Ravens To Make the Playoffs: Yes (-140) / No (+138)
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YES
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-165
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-165
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-170
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-150
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-165
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-140
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-167
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-167
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NO
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+125
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+135
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+138
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+125
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+135
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+120
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+137
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+137
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The hypothetical 7 seed from 1990-2019 (with inclusion of the 2020 Colts and Bears) would have had, on average, 8.89 wins.
In other words, the typical 7 seed just needs to win 55.56% of their games; and thus, there is no value in betting the Ravens’ win total o9.5 (-145) when their odds to make the playoffs are being offered at such a price (-140).
Assuming that the same win percentage would have been necessary over a 17-game season, the average 7 seed would have won 9.44 games (both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia a season ago only won nine games)… So what sense is there in betting o9.5 wins at a worse price (-145)?
I suppose there is a scenario in which the Ravens finish 10-7 and miss the postseason. However, it is more likely that a nine win season would qualify for a playoff berth than it is a ten win season would not.
Take the Ravens to make the playoffs (-140), or pass altogether.
Favorite Baltimore Ravens Futures Bet
All of them (except over 9.5 wins), but especially the Ravens to win the Super Bowl (+2200). The Ravens have been overlooked so far this offseason, as much of the chatter has been dominated by the public’s infatuation with the AFC West.
Lamar’s contract negotiations are not a concern of mine; take the Ravens while you still can.
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