Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens Prediction NFL Picks 1/4/25

Baltimore Ravens (11-5) vs Cleveland Browns (3-13)

Game Info: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 4:30 pm (M&T Bank Stadium)

Betting Odds: Baltimore Ravens -17.5 / Cleveland Browns +17.5 --- Over/Under: 42.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

The Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens meet Saturday in week 18 NFL action at M&T Bank Stadium. Here’s a Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens Pick.

Cleveland Browns Betting Preview

The Cleveland Browns recently lost to the Chiefs, Bengals, and Dolphins. The Cleveland Browns have lost 7 straight road games. Dorian Thompson-Robinson is completing 51.3 percent of his passes for 427 yards, 0 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions. Jerry Jeudy and David Njoku have combined for 1,671 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Elijah Moore has 58 receptions.

The Cleveland Browns ground game is averaging 97 yards per contest, and Jerome Ford leads the way with 565 yards and 3 touchdowns. Defensively, Cleveland is allowing 25 points and 336.2 yards per game. Grant Delpit leads the Cleveland Browns with 107 tackles, Myles Garrett has 14 sacks and Denzel Ward has 2 interceptions.

Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview

The Baltimore Ravens recently beat the Giants, Steelers, and Texans. The Baltimore Ravens have won 5 of their last 6 home games. Lamar Jackson is completing 67.9 percent of his passes for 3,955 yards, 39 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman have combined for 1,727 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, while Mark Andrews has 51 receptions.

The Baltimore Ravens ground game is averaging 185.6 yards per contest, and Derrick Henry leads the way with 1,783 yards and 14 touchdowns. Defensively, Baltimore is allowing 21.9 points and 330.1 yards per game. Roquan Smith leads the Baltimore Ravens with 144 tackles, Kyle Van Noy has 11.5 sacks and Marlon Humphrey has 6 interceptions.

Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens Injury Report

The Browns have endless players questionable on their injury report. Some of those players include Myles Garrett, Jordan Hicks, David Njoku, and even quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson. When there’s nothing to play for, it’s the sort of thing we see.

For the Ravens, defensive lineman Nnamdi Madubuike is questionable with an illness, and running back Justice Hill is questionable with a concussion.

Why the Baltimore Ravens will win

  • The Ravens have won each of their last nine home games against opponents on a losing streak.
  • The Browns have lost each of their last seven road games.
  • The Browns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
  • The Ravens have covered the spread in four of their last five games.
  • The Browns have lost the first quarter in each of their last three games following a loss.
  • The Browns have lost the first half in each of their last eight games as road underdogs against AFC North opponents.

Baltimore Ravens Player Prop Facts

  • Lamar Jackson has recorded 223+ passing yards in nine of his last 11 regular season home appearances.
  • Isaiah Likely has recorded 26+ receiving yards in each of the Ravens' last eight games as favorites following a road win.
  • Derrick Henry has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last six appearances in home day games against teams with a losing record.
  • Zay Flowers has recorded 71+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Ravens' last four games as favorites following a road win.
  • Lamar Jackson has recorded 54+ rushing yards in each of his six previous January appearances with the Ravens as favorites against AFC opponents.
  • Heading into Week 18, Lamar Jackson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (6.6) this season.

Cleveland Browns Player Prop Facts

  • Jordan Akins has recorded 24+ receiving yards in each of his last three January appearances with his team as an underdog against AFC opponents.
  • Rodney McLeod is just two away from 20 career interceptions.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Heading into Week 18, the Ravens rank 1st in the NFL in red zone percentage (74.2%) this season.
  • Heading into Week 18, the Ravens rank 2nd in the NFL in rushing yards per game (185.6) this season.
  • Heading into Week 18, the Browns rank 32nd in the NFL in turnover differential (-20) this season.
  • Heading into Week 18, the Browns rank 1st in the NFL in total punt yards (4171) this season.

Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens Prediction

The Baltimore Ravens should make this game ugly. The Browns aren't good and have oodles of injuries. With Dorian Thompson-Robinson on the injury report, I have no idea who the quarterback for the Browns will be. You could probably try it out. So, a 30-point win wouldn't be shocking. With that said, you don't see these sorts of numbers in the NFL. In fact, it's the biggest favorite the Ravens have been since 2019 against the Jets. I just can't comprehend these sorts of lines in the NFL. I wouldn't get involved in this spot personally, but I'm grabbing the points if forced to pick. This line is insane.

Randy’s Pick Cleveland Browns +17.5

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