Ravens vs. Chargers: NFL Week 12 Odds & Picks (Sunday Night Football)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Ravens vs. Chargers
Ravens vs. Chargers
This primetime spot screams Chargers. Los Angeles' season might be on the line Sunday night after they fell to 4-6 in a disgusting road loss to Green Bay. Brandon Staley's clearly feeling the heat, as evidenced in his postgame presser. And I'm always intrigued by getting more than a field goal at home with Justin Herbert. But I just don't love the matchup enough. While Los Angeles has been better against the run this year, they still rank 20th in EPA in that category, as Staley's defense remains predicated on limiting explosive plays. That's completely fine against the Ravens, who have been decent enough when it comes to staging long drives. The Ravens rank 11th in average yards per drive, while Los Angeles' defense ranks 31st. Factor in that Baltimore ranks 5th in third-down conversions, and we could see the Chargers defense once again struggle to get stops. That being said, I think Herbert and co. can answer back, as the Chargers rank 10th in yards per drive as well as third-down conversion rate. Herbert should be able to attack a Ravens secondary that could be without Marlon Humphrey. And with Baltimore approaching its bye week, I could see them being more cautious with their injured starters. Going against this primetime under train is perilous, but I think both offenses have enough to get it done.
Pick: Over 46.5 (-110)
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Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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