Bills vs. Ravens: Divisional Round Preview

Bills vs. Ravens: Divisional Round Preview

Ravens vs. Bills

This Sunday, the NFL Divisional Round will conclude with a brilliant and evenly matched game between the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens.

The Bills come into this game after crushing the Denver Broncos 31-7 in the Wild Card Round.

Meanwhile, the Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 but now they have to play away from home.

When?Sunday, January 19 at 6:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM CST, 4:30 PM MT, and 3:30 PM PT
Where?Highmark Stadium
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Bills?1.97
What are the Moneyline Odds for the Ravens?1.86
What is the Over/Under?51.5
Where can I watch?NBC / ESPN / Fox Sports / Paramount + / NFL + / Telemundo
Where can I stream?NFL Network

Why Bet on Buffalo Bills?

After three consecutive losses in the Divisional Round over the past three years, the Bills hope this will finally be their season. They have a strong advantage playing at home, maintaining a nine-game winning streak. Their last home loss came in the Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs, falling 24-27.

Josh Allen has had an outstanding season. The quarterback recorded 28 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns during the regular season. In the Wild Card game against the Broncos, he delivered an impressive performance, completing 20 of 26 passes for 272 yards and two touchdown passes. While Allen is in contention for MVP, his postseason record stands 6-5.

Allen is the quarterback with the most rushing yards in NFL postseason history (609), but the Ravens have been one of the best defenses at containing QB rushing this season, allowing only 239 yards, being the fifth-lowest in the league.

Offense is a major strength for the Bills, scoring 30 or more points in 14 of their 18 games this season. However, to secure a win on Sunday, they must improve their defense, particularly against their opponent’s rushing attempts.

Key players to watch include running back James Cook, who has recorded 230 rushing attempts for 1,129 yards and 17 touchdowns this season, in addition to two receiving touchdowns.

Why Bet on Baltimore Ravens?

The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the strong teams this season, and they demonstrated their strength in the Wild Card round by comfortably defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14, taking a 21-0 lead at halftime.

Lamar Jackson, is also in the running for MVP, added two more touchdowns to his tally. Now he has 41 passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns, making him the quarterback with the most touchdowns this season. He was not intercepted in this game and has only four interceptions all year. Additionally, he has thrown at least one touchdown pass in 27 consecutive games.

However, his postseason numbers have not been great. He has a record of 3-4, and while his eight touchdown passes during this period have been solid, his six interceptions are concerning.

The memory of the Week 4 game is still fresh, where the Ravens crushed the Bills 35-10, thanks to a great performance by Henry, who rushed for 199 yards on 24 attempts and scored a touchdown. That is the most yards any player has rushed against the Bills since Sean McDermott became head coach in 2017.

The only doubt for John Harbaugh is Zay Flowers. The wide receiver leads the team in offensive production with the most receptions (74) and yards (1,059), as well as four touchdowns. He was unable to play against the Steelers, and it is uncertain whether he will be available on Sunday.

Final Betting Analysis: Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens

It will be a great postseason game and probably the closest one in this divisional series. Without a doubt, what happened in Week 4 is an indicator, but we believe the Bills will learn from the mistakes of that day and manage to come out victorious this time.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor the Baltimore Ravens, with a Moneyline of 1.87, while the Buffalo Bills sit at 2.05.

The most recent game between the two was in Week 4 of this season, and the Ravens won 35-10. The last time they played in Buffalo was also the only time they faced off in the postseason on January 16, 2021, during the divisional series, and the Bills won 17-3.

Go for a win for the Bills. If you bet $100 at 2.05, you will gain $105 for a total payout of $205.

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