The first matchup of a Monday Night Football doubleheader, we’ve got a potential Super Bowl clash on our hands as the Baltimore Ravens (4-2) take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2).
Bet on Ravens vs. Buccaneers
BAL -3.5
TB +3.5
Both sides have looked the part of a championship contender, coming off of big wins respectively in Week 6. With only one team able to keep their winning streak alive, this primetime collision course is sure to be can’t-miss football.
The only way the action of the Ravens vs. Buccaneers could get any better is by placing a bet on the latest Monday Night Football odds. Below, we’ve provided you with the latest odds, best betting trends, and expert predictions ahead of tonight’s kickoff so you can load up your bet slip with winning wagers.
Don’t miss out on your chance to win big on Monday Night Football, cap off your NFL Week 7 bets on a high note with our Ravens vs. Buccaneers betting preview.
| Ravens Moneyline Odds | -190 |
| Buccaneers Moneyline Odds | +160 |
| Spread odds | Ravens -3.5 (-110), Buccaneers +3.5 (-110) |
| Over/Under | Over 49.5 points (-110), Under 49.5 points (-110) |
| Time/Date | Oct. 21, 8:15 p.m. ET |
| TV | Broadcast: TSN/DAZN |
About the Ravens (4-2 SU, 3-2-1 ATS, 5-1 o/u)
After a surprising 0-2 start to their season, the Ravens have gotten over the hump and have begun to look the part of the Super Bowl contenders many had speculated they’d become in 2024. With newly acquired running back Derrick Henry steamrolling defences on a weekly basis, coupled with the continued elite play of league MVP Lamar Jackson, the Ravens have been one of the top teams in the NFL.
From a betting perspective, the Ravens have been incredibly reliable. Having won four of their six games outright, as well as sporting a positive cover rate, the Flock has been a moneymaker thus far this season. An area where the Ravens have excelled this season is lighting up the scoreboard, with five of their six games played having hit the Over, tied for the best rate in the entire NFL this season in this regard.
About the Buccaneers (4-2 SU, 4-2 ATS, 4-2 o/u)
Picking up where they left off in the 2023 season, the Buccaneers continue to be the top dogs in the NFC South. They’re coming off a dominant performance against the New Orleans Saints in which they scored 51 points, the second-most ever in franchise history.
Hoping to cement their status as not just alphas within their division, but in the NFL as a whole, Tampa is looking to make a statement on primetime against the Ravens,
The Buccaneers have been rock solid as a betting option in 2024. sporting not just a 4-2 win/loss record, but a 4-2 record against the spread. Additionally, the Bucs have had their fair share of high-scoring shootouts as they’ve hit the Over in four of this six game played this season.
Line Movement
There hasn’t been any line movement for the Ravens vs. Buccaneers since the beginning of Week 7. The line did briefly move from 3.5 to 4, but has since returned to the former.
In the offseason, the opening spread for this primetime clash had the Ravens as five-point favourites, but the stellar play of the Bucs forced the oddsmakers to shrink the line to 4.5 in Week 6. This trend continued as Week 7 began with the current 3.5 point spread was established.
Key Injuries
Entering into this marquee matchup, the Ravens are in relatively good health. RB Ali Rasheen (ankle), LB Malik Harrison (groin), and WR Deonte Harty (knee) have been ruled out, while DT Broderick Washington (knee) is doubtful. CB Arthur Maulet (knee) is questionable.
The Bucs have a more comprehensive injury report, with DB Jamel Dean (hamstring), TE Payne Durham (calf), WR Rakim Jarrett (knee), WR Kameron Johnson (ankle) all listed as out. Four other players are questionable, including starting RB Rachaad White (foot).
Weather
The weather in Tampa, Florida is set to have clear skies, sitting at a temperature of approximately 24 C. There will be 16 km/h winds to the northeast, but it shouldn’t impact the outcome of the game.
NFL Betting Trends
- The Ravens are 2-0 as away favourites in 2024.
- No team has performed better in non-conference matchups than the Ravens since 2022. Baltimore has an 11-1 record against the NFC in that span.
- The Buccaneers are 1-2 SU coming off of a win this season.
- The Buccaneers have struggled against AFC opponents, going 2-4 in non-conference matchups dating back to last season.
NFL Player Prop Trends
- Ravens running back Derrick Henry has scored at least one touchdown in all six games played this season. Henry is currently priced at -225 as an anytime touchdown scorer.
- Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has thrown for Over 225.5 passing yards in four of his six starts this season. He is currently priced at -110 to exceed his projected passing yard total.
- Having been an underrated runner this season, Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield has averaged 22.6 rushing yards per game in 2024. He is currently priced at -105 to run for Over 14.5 yards against the Ravens.
- Hot off the heels of a 125-yard explosion in Week 6, Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin has his receiving total set at 73.5 yards. Godwin has fallen short of this mark three of his last four games, making the Under (-110) a good look.
Baker Mayfield Over 14.5 Rushing Yards
Ravens vs. Buccaneers Predictions
- Looking to continue rolling, the Ravens are a great bet to cover as favourites. Seemingly getting better week after week, Baltimore is starting to find its rhythm offensively, while also sporting a sensational defensive unit. Facing a Buccaneers squad that isn’t at 100%, look for the Ravens to utilize their elite rushing offence to control the ball game, working the clock, and controlling the scoreboard for the duration of this Monday Night Football showdown.
- While both sides of this matchup have been featured in several high-scoring affairs, the Under is the best bet when it comes to the point total this evening. The Ravens and Buccaneers hold strong over-hitting percentages, but each only have had 50% of their games exceed 49.5 points in 2024. With both sides looking to proceed with caution against their opponents’ high-powered offence, look for a more methodical pace in Monday’s clash as the scoreboard stays low throughout the Ravens vs. Buccaneers.
