The Baltimore Ravens will try to extend their winning streak and maintain their hold on the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoff bracket when they visit the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday Night Football. Baltimore (10-3), which has a one-game lead over Miami in the conference standings, outlasted the Los Angeles Rams 37-31 in overtime last week for its third straight victory and seventh in eight games. Jacksonville (8-5) remained one game ahead of both Indianapolis and Houston in the AFC South despite suffering its second straight loss, a 31-27 setback at Cleveland.
Kickoff from EverBank Stadium is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Baltimore is a three-point favorite in the latest Jaguars vs. Ravens odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 41.5. Before making any Ravens vs. Jaguars picks of your own, you need to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s Advanced Computer Model.
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up well over $7,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. The model enters Week 15 of the 2023 NFL season on an incredible 176-129 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season. It is also on a 30-21 roll on top-rated NFL picks since Week 7 of last season.
The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past six years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that span. Anyone who has followed it is way up.
Now, the model has set its sights on Ravens vs. Jaguars and just locked in its picks and Sunday Night Football predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several NFL odds and betting lines for Jaguars vs. Ravens:
- Jaguars vs. Ravens spread: Baltimore -3
- Jaguars vs. Ravens over/under: 41.5 points
- Jaguars vs. Ravens money line: Baltimore -181, Jacksonville +151
- BAL: Ravens are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games against AFC opponents
- JAX: Jaguars failed to cover versus AFC North teams the last two weeks
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Why the Ravens can cover
Baltimore has reached double-digit victories for the fifth time in six seasons, tying Kansas City for most during that span. The Ravens, who are 5-1 on the road this year, are fourth in the NFL in scoring (27.8 points) and are averaging 32.6 points over their last seven contests. The club could be undefeated after it owned the lead with two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter in each of its 13 games.
The Ravens have been superb on the other side of the ball, ranking second in total defense with an average of 284.4 yards allowed. They also are second in points allowed (16.8), fourth against the pass (180.2 yards allowed), and lead the league with 49 sacks. Defensive tackle Justin Madubuike leads the club with a career-high 11 sacks and has brought down the opposing quarterback in 10 consecutive contests. The 26-year-old registered a total of 8.5 sacks in 42 games over his first three seasons in the league. See which team to pick here.
Why the Jaguars can cover
Jacksonville is 13-10 all-time against the Ravens after posting a 28-27 victory in Week 12 last season. Trevor Lawrence completed 29-of-37 pass attempts for 321 yards and threw his third touchdown pass of the game with 14 seconds remaining before hooking up with Zay Jones for the two-point conversion that gave the Jaguars the lead. The 28-year-old Jones also came up with a strong performance in the contest, making 11 catches for a career-high 145 yards.
The Jaguars are 31st against the pass (265.2 yards allowed), but rank fourth versus the run with an average of 92.2 yards permitted and are tied for fourth with 13 interceptions. Cornerback Darious Williams has picked off four passes this year to match his career-high and grab a share of fourth place in the league. Linebacker Josh Allen has accounted for half of Jacksonville’s 27 sacks, racking up a personal-best 13.5 to enter the week tied for third in the NFL. See which team to pick here.
How to make Jaguars vs. Ravens picks on SNF
SportsLine’s model is leaning over the point total, calling for 46 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread has all the value. You can only see the model’s SNF picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Ravens vs. Jaguars on Sunday Night Football, and which side of the spread has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Ravens vs. Jaguars spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 176-129 roll on NFL picks, and find out.
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Author: CBS Sports Staff
December 16, 2023 | 6:25 pm
