{"id":411256,"date":"2025-10-01T10:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/411256\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T10:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T10:18:09","slug":"predictions-picks-and-odds-for-nfl-week-5-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/411256\/","title":{"rendered":"Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 5 game"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Houston Texans<\/a> (1-3) visit the Baltimore Ravens<\/a> (1-3) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for a Week 5 showdown, and USA TODAY’s panel of NFL experts have locked in their picks and predictions for the action. Here’s everything you need to know before kickoff on Sunday, October 5, including live updated odds and injury report news.<\/p>\n

Ravens vs. Texans live odds, moneyline, over\/under<\/p>\n

Get the edge with our exclusive NFL betting picks<\/a><\/p>\n

Ravens vs. Texans picks against the spread<\/p>\n

Jon Hoefling: Baltimore Ravens (-3.5)<\/p>\n

A 1-3 start is unbecoming of the Ravens. This should be a massive win for a team that should feast on Houston’s horrendous offensive line.<\/p>\n

Tyler Dragon: Houston Texans (+3.5)<\/p>\n

The Ravens defense is a mess right now. They can’t stop anybody. To make matters worse, Lamar Jackson will likely miss this game due to a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n

Richard Morin: Baltimore Ravens (-3.5)<\/p>\n

Houston had a statement win against the lowly Titans, but the Ravens are looking for someone to beat up, even if Lamar Jackson is hobbled.<\/p>\n

Lorenzo Reyes: Houston Texans (+3.5)<\/p>\n

The Ravens, despite their substandard play, have the far better roster here. They almost certainly won’t have Lamar Jackson. I don’t know that backing a team where Cooper Rush is starting is the play.<\/p>\n

Blake Schuster: Baltimore Ravens (-3.5)<\/p>\n

Houston’s looking a lot better, but it’s about to visit a Baltimore team that needs a get-right game. This shouldn’t be close.<\/p>\n

Christopher Bumbaca: Houston Texans (+3.5)<\/p>\n

The Texans will become favorites in this game if the Ravens are indeed without Lamar Jackson. And maybe even C.J. Stroud can get back on track against what has been a dismal Baltimore defense thus far.<\/p>\n

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