The second of two Christmas Day games features two playoff teams as the Texans (9-6) host the Ravens (10-5) at NRG Stadium in Houston. C.J. Stroud and the Texans have locked up the AFC South for the 2nd consecutive season. Baltimore is a tiebreaker behind Pittsburgh for the top spot in the AFC North.
As you do your homework on this game, it is paramount that you know this is the 3rd game in just 10 days for each of these teams. That stat alone should affect player availability as well as pace of play.
Fun fact: These teams met last year in Baltimore in the playoffs. The Ravens rolled to a 34-10 victory.
Lets dive into this year’s matchup and find a few sweats.
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Game details and how to watch Ravens at Texans
· Date: December 25, 2024
· Time: 4:30 PM ET
· Site: NRG Stadium
· City: Houston, TX
· TV/Streaming: Netflix
Latest Game Odds for Ravens at Texans
The latest odds courtesy of DraftKings:
· Moneyline: Baltimore Ravens (-205), Houston Texans (+170)
· Spread: Ravens -4
· Total: 47
Expert picks & predictions for Ravens at Texans
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday’s game between Baltimore and Houston:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports is recommending a play on the Ravens on the Moneyline
- Spread: NBC Sports is leaning towards a play on the Ravens ATS.
- Total: NBC Sports is leaning towards a play on the Total UNDER 47.
Ravens at Texans Betting Trends and Stats
· The Ravens are 8-6-1 against the spread this season.
· The Ravens are 12-3 to the OVER this season.
· The Ravens have won five straight against the Texans and own a 12-2 record all-time against Houston.
· The OVER has hit in 8 of the Baltimore Ravens last 9 games on the road.
· The Texans are 6-9 against the spread this season.
· The Texans are 5-10 to the OVER this season.
· The Texans are 3-6-1 ATS when playing AFC teams this season.
Quarterback Matchup for Ravens at Texans
· Baltimore Ravens: Lamar Jackson – the reigning MVP is arguably even better this season than last. He has thrown for 3,787 yards with 37 TDs and just 4 INTs while also rushing for 765 yards and 3 TDs. His 75.5 QBR ranks 2nd in the NFL.
· Houston C.J. Stroud – the sophomore has been victimized by a porous offensive line and a banged up wide receiver corps. He has thrown for 3,492 yards and 19 TDs but has also tossed 11 INTs and at 51.4, his QBR ranks 25th in the NFL.
Ravens at Texans Injury Report
- Baltimore OL Tyler Linderbaum (back) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Baltimore WR Nelson Agholor (concussion) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Baltimore DB Jaylen Armour-Davis (hamstring) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Baltimore OL Daniel Faalele (knee) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Baltimore CB Tre’Davious White (shoulder) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Baltimore RB Justice Hill (concussion) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Houston OL Juice Scruggs (foot) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Houston WR Tank Dell (knee) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Houston DB Jimmie Ward (foot) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Houston OL Shaq Mason (knee) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Houston DL Foley Fatukasi (ankle) did not practice Sunday and is questionable for Wednesday’s game.
- Houston DE Will Anderson Jr. (hand) did not practice Sunday but is probable for Wednesday’s game.
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