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Baltimore Ravens -6.5 alternate spread
The Ravens are a well-oiled machine with answers on both sides of the ball. For the Texans to cover, they’ll need to score a touchdown in the first quarter. The Ravens allow opponents to run the ball between the 20s, but switch to a five-man front and shut down in the red zone.
Lamar Jackson anytime touchdown. Lamar Jackson longest rush over 15.5 yards.
Todd Monken used the QB run game in the red zone at Georgia, and I suspect the Ravens have been saving Jackson’s legs for the playoffs.
Zay Flowers over 49.5 yards receiving
Flowers is the centerpiece of the Ravens’ pass offense and tore the Texans up after the catch in their first matchup. They will feed the rookie.
Isaiah Likely over 34.5 yards receiving
Likely crosses this mark steadily in Mark Andrews’ absence and the Texans are piss poor against tight ends, pacing the league in receptions allowed with the third-most yards allowed.
Devin Singletary over 62.5 rushing yards
The Ravens will allow yards between the 20s in a trade-off to prevent deep passes. Singletary gets strong volume.
Christian McCaffrey 100+ alt rushing yards
The Packers have trouble fitting the run, which the Cowboys didn’t take advantage of. The Niners won’t make that mistake.
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