The Baltimore Ravens travel to New Orleans to play the Saints on Monday in a very important game for both teams.
Baltimore Ravens enters the weekend in first place in the AFC North, while the New Orleans Saints are currently in third place in the NFC South but still have an opportunity to win the division.
Ahead of the game, the following is an analysis of each team’s season so far and Ravens vs Saints betting picks.
Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints
Matchup Info
- Date and Time: November 7, 2022, 8:15 p.m.
- Location: New Orleans, LA
- Venue: Caesars Superdome
- How to Watch: ESPN
This matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and New Orleans Saints during week 9 of the NFL schedule is expected to take place Monday, November 7.
The game is scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m and will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
Baltimore Ravens
Entering this weekend, the Ravens are 5-3 so far this season. Baltimore won their most recent game last Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27-22.
Overall, the Ravens have won three of their last four games, and as a result, they are in first place in the AFC North.
The Cincinnati Bengals are in second place in the division, and the Ravens have already defeated the Bengals this year.
Ravens’ Offense
Baltimore’s offense is among the best in the NFL. The Ravens have scored 26 points per game this season, which is the fifth-most among all NFL teams.
Lamar Jackson has thrown 15 touchdowns so far this season, the fourth-most in that category of NFL player stats.
Ravens’ Defense
The Ravens’ defense allows 22.9 points per game, which is currently the 19th-best in the NFL. However, Baltimore has not allowed more than 24 points to be scored against them in a game since September 25.
This game for the Ravens will be part of an important group of NFL matchups that will help determine their playoff positioning.
Ahead of the game, it is important to know a few of Baltimore’s key injuries on the NFL injury report.
Key Injuries
- WR Rashod Bateman (Foot) – Out
- RB Gus Edwards (Hamstring) – Questionable
- TE Mark Andrews (Shoulder/Ankle) – Questionable
Betting Trends to Know
So far this season, the Ravens are 3-4-1 against the spread. Four of Baltimore’s last five games have finished with fewer points than the over/under.
New Orleans Saints
After the first eight games of their season, the New Orleans Saints are 3-5 in 2022. As a result, the Saints standings are in third place in the NFC South, behind both the Atlanta Falcons and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Saints are 2-2 in their last four games prior to Monday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens.
During that time, the Saints have won 24-0 against the Las Vegas Raiders and 39-32 against the Seattle Seahawks, but they have lost to both the Bengals and Arizona Cardinals.
New Orleans did not allow any points last weekend, but the Saints still allow an average of 25 points per game this season, the 28th-best in the NFL.
Saints Defense
Prior to last weekend’s game, New Orleans’ defense had allowed 30 points or more in three consecutive games, which could make an impact on Ravens vs Saints betting picks.
On offense, similarly to the Ravens, the Saints have had success this season. New Orleans scores 24.9 points per game, which is currently the eighth-best in the NFL. The Saints have scored at least 24 points in each of their last five games.
Key Injuries
- TE Adam Trautman (Ankle) – Questionable
- WR Jarvis Landry (Ankle) – Questionable
- WR Michael Thomas (Foot) – Out, placed on injured reserve this week.
- RB Mark Ingram (Knee) – Doubtful
- CB Marshon Lattimore (Abdomen) – Questionable
Betting Trends to Know
Four of the Saints’ past five games have finished with more points than the over/under. New Orleans is 3-5 against the spread so far this year.
Ravens vs. Saints Odds
Ahead of Monday’s game, the Ravens odds, according to the moneyline, are -135, while the Saints’ moneyline is +115. Baltimore enters the game as a 2.5-point favorite. The over/under for the game is currently 48.
Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints Betting Picks
Moneyline
The Ravens are currently leading their division and will begin Monday’s game as the favorite despite playing on the road. Baltimore should improve to 6-3 this weekend.
NFL Pick: Ravens 1.71
Over/Under
One of the best Ravens vs Saints betting picks could be expecting there to be more than 48 points scored in Monday’s game.
Both teams’ offenses have had success this season, and that could lead to more than 48 points being scored in this game.
NFL Pick: Over 48 (1.91)
Spread
Of the Saints’ losses at home this season, only one, against the Buccaneers in week two, was by more than four points.
NFL Pick: Ravens -1.91
Baltimore Ravens vs. New Orleans Saints Score Prediction
This Monday’s game should be very competitive, but the Ravens should be able to win by more than 2.5 points.
Score Prediction: Ravens 30, Saints 24
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