Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Line: Chiefs -3
Total: 46.5
The greatest joy the world has to offer is quickly returning. OTAs are wrapping up, meaning training camps are on the horizon, leaving us just a few months before the NFL season returns. NFL schedule-makers have gifted us a doozy of a season-opener, putting the two-time defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs versus the perennial powerhouse Baltimore Ravens. Bookmakers have left out a temptingly low line on the home side, but we're taking a firm stance in backing the underdog Ravens on the first Thursday Night Football game of the season.
The revenge angle is strong in this one. Baltimore suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the AFC Championship Game, where they seemingly forgot how to run the football. Leading up to the penultimate contest, Baltimore was the top rushing team in the league, averaging 160.6 yards per game. However, they managed just half of that in the most crucial moment, toting the ball for 81 yards against the Chiefs.
John Harbaugh is quick to learn from his mistakes, and with the addition of Derrick Henry in the backfield, there may be no stopping the Ravens in 2024. Expect them to come out of the gates strong, covering +3, if not upending the Chiefs altogether.
Bet: Ravens +3
