The Denver Broncos finished the regular season up on an 11-0 SU and 9-2 ATS run and will try to carry that momentum into their first playoff game when they host the Baltimore Ravens at Mile High Stadium this Saturday.
Denver is 12-0 SU, 10-2 ATS in its past 12 as favorite and faces a Ravens team that has struggled mightily in the role as big underdog. In 16 games as a dog of 9 or more points since 1994, Baltimore is 0-16 SU.
Baltimore is 2-4 SU and ATS over its last six games. The Ravens are 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS in their last nine games against the Denver Broncos but lost 34-17 at home in their meeting this regular season.
View Baltimore vs Denver Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
The point spread was settled in at 9.5 favoring the host Broncos earlier in the week, according to Sportsbook. The over under line was hovering around 44.5, with movement expected during the week at Sportsbook.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Broncos sit at No. 1 in the current NFL Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Ravens are at No. 15 on that chart. Math models have concluded that the Broncos will win this game 36-27.
Ravens vs Broncos Prop Odds, courtesy of Sportsbook:
Total Passing Yards - Joe Flacco (BAL)
Over/Under 235½
Total Rushing Yards - Ray Rice (BAL)
Over/Under 67½
Will Ray Rice (BAL) fumble in the game? (Fumble or Fumble lost)
Yes +150
No -200
Total Receiving Yards - Anquan Boldin (BAL)
Over/Under 70½
Total Receptions - Anquan Boldin (BAL)
Over/Under 4½
Total Receiving Yards - Torrey Smith (BAL)
Over/Under 54½
Total Tackles & Assists - Ray Lewis (BAL)
Over/Under 9
Total Passing Yards - Peyton Manning (DEN)
Over/Under 290½
Total TD Passes - Peyton Manning (DEN)
Over 2½ (+125)
Under 2½ (-155)
Total Interceptions - Peyton Manning (DEN)
Over ½ (-130)
Under ½ (EVEN)
Total Completions - Peyton Manning (DEN)
Over/Under 24½
Total Passing Attempts in the game - Peyton Manning (DEN)
Over/Under 35½
Total Rushing Yards - Knowshon Moreno (DEN)
Over/Under 74½
Total Receiving Yards - Demaryius Thomas (DEN)
Over/Under 82½
Total Receptions - Demaryius Thomas (DEN)
Over/Under 5
Total Receiving Yards - Eric Decker (DEN)
Over/Under 67½
Total Receptions - Eric Decker (DEN)
Over/Under 5
Total Tackles & Assists - Von Miller (DEN)
Over 4½
Total Sacks - Von Miller (DEN)
Over 1 (-130)
Under 1 (EVEN)
Who will have more Sacks in the game?
Baltimore Ravens +200
Denver Broncos -300
How They Match Up:
The game also pits Denver's No. 2-ranked offense, averaging 30.1 PPG, against a Ravens defense that ranks No. 12 this week at 21.5 PPG. The Broncos aerial game is averaging 283.4 yards per game, more than the Ravens secondary allows through the air, 228.1 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Ravens feature the league's No. 27-rated road run defense, allowing 136.4 yards per game. Denver, meanwhile, ranks No. 9 in rushing offense at home.
Last time out for Baltimore, they were a 24-9 Sportsbook as they battled the Colts at home. The Ravens covered in the match as a 7.5-point favorite, while 33 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. In their last game, Baltimore got a 103-yard performance from Bernard Pierce as a key part of its 24-9 win over Indianapolis.
In their last action, Denver was a 38-3 Sportsbook at home against the Chiefs. They covered the 17-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (41) was profitable news for UNDER bettors. Denver comes off a game where it received a 3-TD performance from Peyton Manning in defeating the Chiefs 38-3.
Baltimore Ravens Trends:
When playing in January are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 7-3
Denver Broncos Trends:
When playing in January are 3-7
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing outside the division are 7-3
A few Ravens at Broncos trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
Baltimore is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games
Baltimore is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games when playing Denver
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Denver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Denver is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Denver's last 23 games at home
