Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans Betting Pick & Preview – 12/25/2024

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Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans Win Probabilities

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Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans Betting Preview

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens faceoff against C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. The Ravens enter the game as a huge favorite (-290) despite being on the road. Baltimore is currently favored by -6.5 points while the Game Total is currently sitting on 47.0.

Houston's primary advantage has been their defense, which has allowed a scant 316 yards per game -- #2-best in the NFL. They've succeeded in large part due to their pass defense, which has held opposing air attacks to the #5-least yards per game: 217. To give credit where credit is due, their run defense has also been terrific, checking in at #6 in yards per carry (4.13). The Houston Texans pass defense has had the most success in covering opposing running backs, holding them to a 77.4% completion rate (#1-stingiest in football). Houston's best coverage unit has been their cornerbacks, which grade out as the #3 unit in the NFL in this regard. Houston's pass rush has been led by their defensive ends who, ranking as the #6 unit in the NFL, have given opposing quarterbacks fits. When it comes to their offense, the Texans check in at #20 in football when it comes to total yards per game. Their passing game has compiled 207 yards per game (#20 in football). Their run game has ranked #13 with 4.32 yards per attempt on the ground.

Baltimore's biggest strength has been their offense, ranking #3 in the league with 351 yards per game. They've achieved offensive success largely through the quality of their rushing attack, which is #1-best in football with 5.6 yards per carry. With how successful they've been on the ground, this has opened up opportunities through the air as well; Baltimore has averaged 8.72 yards per target, which ranks them #1 in football. In terms of their defense, the Ravens have ranked #20 in the league in total yards allowed per game. Opposing offenses have passed for 277 yards per game through the air against them (#2 in football). On the ground, opposing ball-carriers have ranked #32 with 3.62 yards per carry. Baltimore has been most effective in shutting down opposing running backs, holding them to a 78.1% completion rate (#3-lowest). Baltimore has been least effective in shutting down opposing wide receivers, giving up 175 yards per game (#3-worst).

Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans Prediction

Final Score: Baltimore Ravens 26.17 vs Houston Texans 21.81

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