Ravens vs Texans: Opening Odds

Containing Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is hard with a wholesome protection. Stopping Derrick Henry, who simply ran for 162 yards towards the Pittsburgh Steelers protection has confirmed nearly unimaginable for Houston.

Texans common supervisor Nick Caserio did the good factor and claimed former Ravens wideout Diontae Johnson off waivers yesterday. Not saying it’s the correct factor from a roster or workforce chemistry standpoint, however from a “look into the enemy camp” perspective. Johnson was waived by the Ravens for refusing to enter the sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles earlier this season. Not precisely what many view as a “team player” transfer.

Sources: With Tank Dell out, the Houston Texans have claimed former Ravens WR Diontae Johnson on waivers.

Johnson now will spend Christmas within the firm of the Ravens, as Houston hosts Baltimore on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/uHsWqRZOTK

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 23, 2024

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The Ravens waived Johnson on Friday, ending his drama-filled seven weeks with the workforce. The Ravens suspended him for one sport after he refused to play in a Dec. 1 sport towards the Philadelphia Eagles after which he was excused from workforce actions final week.

Baltimore had acquired Johnson in a commerce with the Carolina Panthers on Oct. 29, however he performed solely 39 snaps for the workforce, catching one move for six yards.

The Ravens, in the meantime, claimed huge receiver/kick returner Steven Sims off waivers from the Texans on Monday. Sims averaged 27.9 yards on seven kickoff returns and 6.2 yards on 16 punt returns this season.

Here’s a have a look at the opening odds from FanDuel Sportsbook:

SPREAD: +5.5

MONEYLINE: +200

OVER/UNDER: 46.5

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Ravens vs Texans Level Unfold

The Ravens are 5.5-point favorites towards the Texans. The Ravens are -105 to cowl the unfold, whereas the Texans are -115 to cowl as a 5.5-point underdog.

Ravens vs Texans Over/Beneath

A mixed level complete of 46.5 has been set for Ravens-Texans on Dec. 25, with the over at -115 and the underneath at -105.

Ravens vs Texans Moneyline

Baltimore is a -245 favourite on the moneyline, whereas Houston is a +200 underdog at dwelling.

Ravens vs Texans Betting Traits

In opposition to the unfold, Baltimore is 9-6-0 this yr.

In opposition to the unfold as 5.5-point favorites or extra, the Ravens are 4-3.

The Ravens have seen 12 of their 15 video games hit the over.

The Texans have crushed the unfold six instances in 15 video games.

The Texans have performed 15 video games this yr, and 6 of them have gone over the full.

Ravens vs Texans Odds & Unfold

All NFL odds, betting traces and prop bets can be found on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Moneyline: BAL: (-245) | HOU: (+200)

Unfold: BAL: -5.5 (-105) | HOU: +5.5 (-115)

Complete: 46.5 — Over: (-115) | Beneath: (-105)

Derrick Henry vs a banged up Texans protection will like outline the narrative on this one when all is claimed and completed. However Christmas miracles occur, Demeco Ryans has stopped Henry earlier than and the H-City offense simply would possibly need to win one for Tank.

Both method, fireworks may be the best way, so take the over and count on these 2 groups to eclipse the 46.5 mark rapidly, perhaps even by halftime.

Keep tuned!