Texans vs. Ravens: NFL Week 1 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Week 1 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Texans vs. Ravens
Texans vs. Ravens
The new-look Texans will be led by rookie quarterback CJ Stroud and rookie head coach DeMarco Ryans. This team also bring in some complimentary pieces, including former Dallas Cowboys tight end Dalton Schultz, former Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary, and drafted Nathan "Tank" Dell in the third round. Lamar Jackson is healthy and paid as he tries to make the Ravens into a contender. A lack of wide receiver depth has plagued this team for a while, but they are trying to mend that by drafting Zay Flowers in the first round and signing Odell Beckham. Fans are also excited about new offensive coordinator Todd Monken, who promises to open up the passing game. There's a lot of potential talent for the Texans, but some questions remain, including on the offensive line. The Ravens and Texans were among the more profitable teams last year when betting on the under. The Ravens still have one of the better defenses in the league, which will help keep this score low.
Pick: Under 43.5 (-110)
What is Betting Against the Spread?
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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