Dallas Cowboys (1-1) vs Baltimore Ravens (0-2)
Game Info: Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 4:25 pm (AT&T Stadium)
The Line: Betting Odds: Dallas Cowboys +1 / Baltimore Ravens -1 — Over/Under: 48.5
In this article, we will formulate a Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, September 22nd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 3 matchup.
Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-2 this year after they lost to Las Vegas by a score of 26-23 last week. Baltimore led 16-6 in the third quarter and 23-13 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed the last 13 points for the loss. The Ravens outgained LV by a total of 383-260, tied the turnover battle at one, and went 3-11 on third down in the game. Lamar Jackson threw for 247 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Derrick Henry rushed for 84 yards and one score.
Baltimore lost to Kansas City by a score of 27-20 in week one, as they came up just short on the last play of the game. The Baltimore offense has scored 21.5 points per game with 249.5 passing yards and 168 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 26.5 points per game this season. The Ravens have gone 40% on third down and 2-3 on fourth down through two games. Lamar Jackson has completed 62.7% of his passes for 520 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while also rushing for 167 yards.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Preview
The Dallas Cowboys are 1-1 this season after they lost to New Orleans by a score of 44-19 in their last game. Dallas allowed 35 points in the first half and never got back into the game. The Cowboys were outgained by a total of 432-353, lost the turnover battle 2-1, and went 6-13 on third down. Dak Prescott threw for 293 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions, while CeeDee Lamb caught four passes for 90 yards and one score.
Dallas defeated Cleveland by a score of 33-17 in Week 1 but will look to bounce back with a better home effort here. The Dallas offense has scored 26 points per game with 224 passing yards and 85 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 30.5 points per game this season. The Cowboys have gone 37% on third down and 1-3 on fourth down through two games. Dak Prescott has completed 64.8% of his passes for 472 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions, while CeeDee Lamb has caught nine passes for 151 yards and one score.
Why the Ravens will cover
- The Ravens have won 18 of their last 19 games as favorites against NFC opponents.
- The Ravens have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites following a loss.
- The Cowboys have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven Sunday games as underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cowboys’ last four games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Ravens’ last five Week 3 games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
Dallas Cowboys Player Prop Facts
- Dak Prescott has recorded 261+ passing yards in each of the Cowboys’ last nine games at AT&T Stadium.
- Brandin Cooks has recorded 71+ receiving yards in 11 of his last 12 September home appearances.
- Dak Prescott has thrown two or more touchdowns in seven of the Cowboys’ last eight games at AT&T Stadium.
- Ezekiel Elliott has recorded 51+ rushing yards in each of his eight previous appearances with the Cowboys as home underdogs.
- Brandin Cooks has recorded 82+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his seven previous September home appearances against AFC opponents.
- CeeDee Lamb has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Cowboys’ last eight regular season games at AT&T Stadium.
- Dak Prescott has recorded 25+ completions in six of the Cowboys’ last seven Sunday games at AT&T Stadium.
- Trevon Diggs is just one away from 20 career interceptions.
Baltimore Ravens Player Prop Facts
- Lamar Jackson has thrown two touchdowns in each of the Ravens’ last three games as favorites following a home loss.
- Derrick Henry has recorded 102+ rushing yards in 12 of his last 13 Sunday appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Derrick Henry has scored two or more touchdowns in three of his last four appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Derrick Henry has recorded 109+ rushing and receiving yards in 12 of his last 13 appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Derrick Henry has scored at least one touchdown in eight of his last nine appearances with his team as a road favorite.
- Lamar Jackson has recorded 247+ passing yards in five of his last six regular-season appearances.
- Nelson Agholor has recorded 11+ receiving yards in each of his last nine September appearances with his team as a favorite against NFC opponents.
- Lamar Jackson has recorded 21+ completions in five of his last six appearances against NFC opponents.
- Derrick Henry ranks T2nd in the NFL in rushing touchdowns (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cowboys rank 31st in the NFL in Q1 opponent points per game (8.5) this season.
- The Cowboys have recorded two consecutive games with an interception – the equal-longest streak in the league.
- The Ravens rank 32nd in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (257.0) this season.
- The Ravens rank 31st in the NFL in average yards per punt (41.3) this season.
Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys Prediction
Baltimore comes into this game searching for their first win of the season after an epic second-half collapse last week, but they will be on the road in Dallas here. The Cowboys are trying to bounce back after that blowout loss to the Saints last week, and the defense will be tested with another very strong offensive unit in this game. This is a very interesting game between two teams that have some early issues and I have not been impressed with either defensive unit. I think both teams will be able to move the ball in this game, but I give the slight edge to Baltimore and their dynamic rushing attack. Take the Ravens to get the win.