The New England Patriots will clash with the Baltimore Ravens in an exciting ‘Sunday Night Football’ matchup that promises plenty of action. The Patriots, sporting an impressive record of 11-3, are coming off a narrow 35-31 loss against the Buffalo Bills, which snapped their 10-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the Ravens have found their rhythm again following a decisive 24-0 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, breaking a two-game losing stretch. A win for New England ensures their place in the playoffs for the first time since 2021. However, the Ravens face challenges of their own, with All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton uncertain to play due to an ankle injury, and the Patriots will be without their leading tackler, linebacker Robert Spillane, also sidelined with an ankle issue.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore. In their last showdown, the Ravens triumphed with a 37-26 win against the Patriots back in 2022. Current odds show the Ravens as 3.5-point favorites, with the total points set at 48.5 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. New England has a strong 9-5 record against the spread (ATS) this season, while Baltimore sits at 5-9 ATS. Prior to making any picks for this crucial AFC matchup, explore the latest predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The SportsLine Model has run simulations of every NFL game 10,000 times, building a substantial profit for $100 bettors on its top-rated NFL picks since its inception. As Week 16 approaches, the model flaunts a 52-37 record on top picks going back to 2024. Bettors who have followed its NFL insights have enjoyed strong returns.
Currently, the model is focusing on the Ravens vs. Patriots. Visit SportsLine to view these predictions. Here’s a glance at the NFL odds and betting trends for this matchup:
| Ravens vs. Patriots spread | Ravens -3.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook |
| Ravens vs. Patriots over/under | 48.5 points |
| Ravens vs. Patriots money line | Baltimore -192, New England +158 |
| Ravens vs. Patriots picks | See picks at SportsLine |
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Why the Patriots can cover
No team in the AFC has a better spread record than New England at 9-5, and they’re particularly strong on the road, covering five of their six away games. In contrast, the Ravens have struggled, going 5-9 against the spread and failing to cover in four of their last five games. On the field, the Patriots demonstrate balance, ranking No. 7 in both scoring offense and scoring defense. Their last game showcased an impressive 246 rushing yards, a season high. Baltimore’s run defense, ranked 15th this season after finishing at No. 1 last year, presents an opening for the Patriots. Quarterback Drake Maye is also likely to take advantage of this vulnerability; he ran for 43 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s game.
Why the Ravens can cover
The Ravens’ defense, known for its elite stature, returned to form last week when they achieved their first shutout in over seven years against a potent Bengals offense that had scored over 30 points in three straight games. The Patriots, however, struggle in the red zone, ranking 24th in scoring efficiency, and facing a Ravens team that leads the NFL with 5.2 yards per carry only complicates matters. In their last encounter, Lamar Jackson had four touchdown passes along with over 100 yards rushing against the Patriots, who will be missing key player Robert Spillane on ‘SNF’.
How to make Patriots vs. Ravens picks
The SportsLine model has simulated the Ravens vs. Patriots matchup 10,000 times, predicting an impressive total of 50 points scored. Additionally, it indicates that one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can access the final pick at SportsLine.
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