Ravens vs Texans Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 1, 2023
Last updated: Sep 10, 2023, 5:02PM | Published: Aug 31, 2023, 1:30AM
The Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans in NFL Week 1 action at M&T Bank Stadium on Monday, commencing at 3:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Ravens vs Texans, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Ravens vs Texans
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Monday's Baltimore-Houston NFL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Ravens a 77% chance of winning against the Texans in Week 1 of the NFL season.
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Ravens vs Texans: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at M&T Bank Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Ravens $1.20, Texans $4.75
- Line: Ravens -9.5 ($1.91), Texans +9.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 43.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Ravens at $1.20 and the Texans at $4.75.
The Ravens are listed as 9.5-point favourites against the Texans, with odds of $1.91 currently available at bet365.
For the underdog Texans (+9.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for Ravens vs Texans sits at 43.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Texans (+9.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 43.5 points is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Ravens vs Texans: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $4.75 with bet365 (2.4% edge)
- Line: Texans +9.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (55% probability)
- Total Points: Under 43.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (50% probability)
Stats Insider's Ravens vs Texans betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Ravens have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Texans to win is our recommended option because of the 2.4% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Ravens vs Texans: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Ravens vs Texans at M&T Bank Stadium in Week 1 has the Ravens winning 25-18.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Baltimore vs Houston in Week 1, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Ravens vs Texans: TD Scorer Tips
Who will score an anytime touchdown in Ravens vs Texans? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Baltimore's J.K. Dobbins is the most likely player to score the first touchdown in Ravens vs Texans.
Dobbins has an 11.0% chance of scoring the first TD at M&T Bank Stadium, while the Ravens RB has a 45.1% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.
Scroll down for the complete list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.
First Touchdown Scorer Tips
Ravens First TD Tips
- J.K. Dobbins: 11.0% probability
- Gus Edwards: 8.5% probability
- Lamar Jackson: 8.1% probability
- Zay Flowers: 6.6% probability
- Rashod Bateman: 6.5% probability
Texans First TD Tips
- Dameon Pierce: 9.2% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 4.9% probability
- C.J. Stroud: 4.8% probability
- Nico Collins: 4.7% probability
- Devin Singletary: 4.4% probability
Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips
Ravens Anytime TD Tips
- J.K. Dobbins: 45.1% probability
- Gus Edwards: 35.6% probability
- Lamar Jackson: 34.0% probability
- Rashod Bateman: 28.5% probability
- Zay Flowers: 27.9% probability
Texans Anytime TD Tips
- Dameon Pierce: 39.5% probability
- Dalton Schultz: 23.0% probability
- C.J. Stroud: 22.6% probability
- Nico Collins: 22.4% probability
- Devin Singletary: 21.7% probability
Ravens-Texans Projected Player Stats
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Ravens' Lamar Jackson is projected for 202 passing yards, while the Texans' C.J. Stroud is expected to throw for 180 yards.
Ravens Starting QB
- Lamar Jackson: 202 projected passing yards
Texans Starting QB
- C.J. Stroud: 180 projected passing yards
Ravens Rushing Yards
- J.K. Dobbins: 75 projected yards
- Lamar Jackson: 60 projected yards
- Gus Edwards: 52 projected yards
Texans Rushing Yards
- Dameon Pierce: 71 projected yards
- Devin Singletary: 23 projected yards
- C.J. Stroud: 23 projected yards
Ravens Receiving Yards
- Rashod Bateman: 50 projected yards
- Isaiah Likely: 43 projected yards
- Odell Beckham: 39 projected yards
- Zay Flowers: 34 projected yards
- Nelson Agholor: 17 projected yards
Texans Receiving Yards
- Nico Collins: 47 projected yards
- Tank Dell: 37 projected yards
- Dalton Schultz: 32 projected yards
- Robert Woods: 30 projected yards
- Xavier Hutchinson: 19 projected yards
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Ravens vs Texans: Week 1 Preview
The NFL Week 1 game between the Ravens and Texans at M&T Bank Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:00am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Baltimore Ravens vs Houston Texans
- Date: Monday 11 September 2023
- Time: 3:00am AEST
- Venue: M&T Bank Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Baltimore vs Houston are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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