The Baltimore Ravens (7-8) and Green Bay Packers (9-5-1) meet Saturday in a Week 17 matchup at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (Peacock). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Ravens vs. Packers odds and make our expert NFL picks and predictions for the best bets.
The Packers lead the all-time series 5-2, including a 31-30 win in the most recent meeting on December 19, 2021, in Baltimore. The road team has won each of the past 3 meetings, with the home team last winning in this series on December 7, 2009.
Baltimore dropped 3 of its past 4 games this season, including a 28-24 heartbreaker against New England in Week 16 as a 4-point favorite at home with the Over (48) cashing. RB Derrick Henry ran for 128 yards and 2 TDs he also lost a key fumble. QB Lamar Jackson left the game with a bruised back, too.
The Ravens are 2 games behind the Pittsburgh Steelers, whom they visit in Week 18, in the AFC North standings. If Baltimore loses on Saturday, it is eliminated from the playoffs. The Ravens are just 1-5 against the spread (ATS) in their previous 6 games, with the Under going 3-2 in their past 5 outings and 5-3 in their past 8.
The Packers are 9-5-1, 1.5 games back of the Chicago Bears for the lead in the NFC North Division. Green Bay has clinched a playoff spot, but it still has designs on the division title. Those hopes took a giant hit last week in a 22-16 loss in overtime against the Bears in Chicago on a 46-yard TD pass from QB Caleb Williams to WR DJ Moore in overtime. Packers QB Jordan Love suffered a shoulder injury, leaving QB Malik Willis to run the offense. WR Romeo Doubs stepped up with 84 receiving yards and a TD.
Green Bay has dropped back-to-back games and is just 2-5-1 ATS in its past 8 outings. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 Packers games, too.
Ravens at Packers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 9:55 p.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Ravens +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Packers -175 (bet $175 to win $100)Against the spread: Ravens +3 (+100) | Packers -3 (-120)Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)Ravens at Packers key injuries
Ravens
DT Taven Bryan (knee) outQB Lamar Jackson (back) doubtful
Packers
OG Aaron Banks (neck, illness) questionableQB Jordan Love (concussion, shoulder) outOG Sean Rhyan (knee, illness) questionableOL Zach Tom (back, knee) questionableWR Christian Watson (shoulder, illness) questionableS Evan Williams (knee) questionableQB Malik Willis (shoulder, illness) questionableRavens at Packers picks and predictionsPrediction
Ravens 19, Packers 16
The RAVENS (+145) are a solid play as moderate underdogs.
Yes, Jackson is doubtful for a season-saving game, but Huntley has a long history in the system. He can do many of the things Jackson does, just not nearly as well. And Henry is still in the backfield, and he is motivated, looking to atone for a costly fumble last week.
The Packers will be without Love and Willis carries a questionable tag. With a spot already locked in for the playoffs, and chances of a division title fading, perhaps we see QB Clayton Tune see the field at some point.
The RAVENS +3 (+100) are worth a look as the underdog in this must-win game. They’re not a bad play if you’re a bit more on the conservative side, and you just cannot pick Baltimore straight up on the road.
As long as this stays at 3.5 or higher, it’s a strong play. A flat 3, and it’s a less attractive play.
UNDER 38.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most, as totals in the 30’s don’t allow a lot of wiggle room.
The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 road games for the Ravens while going 2-1 in the past 3 games against NFC teams.
For the Packers, while the Over is 3-1 in their past 4 outings, the Under cashed last week — and that game went to OT.
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