New Orleans Saints vs Baltimore Ravens Prediction 9/20/2026 Today’s NFL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Saints vs Ravens Prediction for this NFL Week 2 game on Sunday, September 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NFL matchup.

Baltimore Ravens Preview

The Baltimore Ravens have a 1-0 record and are coming off a 41-23 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts, where they outgained their opponents 506-251 yards and had 64 total plays. Baltimore had 304 passing yards, 202 rushing yards, and 17/25 completed passes, while winning the turnover battle by 1-2. The Ravens were 3/9 on third down conversions and 3/4 in the red zone.

Lamar Jackson led Baltimore with 17/25 passes, 304 passing yards, and one touchdown. Derrick Henry had a team-high 144 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, while Zay Flowers caught 5 passes for a team-high 150 receiving yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Roquan Smith led the Ravens with 11 total tackles, 5 of them solo, while Malaki Starks had one sack.

New Orleans Saints Preview

The New Orleans Saints have a 0-1 record and are coming off a 30-31 road defeat by the Detroit Lions, where they outgained their opponents 469-369 yards and had 86 total plays. New Orleans had 378 passing yards, 91 rushing yards, and 35/56 completed passes, while losing the turnover battle by 3-1. The Saints were 8/17 on third down conversions and 4/5 in the red zone.

Tyler Shough led New Orleans with 35/56 passes, 410 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Travis Etienne Jr. had a team-high 46 rushing yards, while Chris Olave caught 10 passes for a team-high 182 receiving yards. Defensively, Jalen Sanker led the Saints with 10 total tackles, 7 of them solo, while Carl Granderson had one sack.

New Orleans Saints @ Baltimore Ravens Betting Trends: Week 2

Why the Baltimore Ravens will win

• The Ravens have won each of their last 10 games against NFC opponents on a losing streak.
• The Saints have lost each of their last seven games in September.
• The Saints have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine Week 2 games.
• The Ravens have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as favorites without Mark Andrews.
• The Ravens have won the first quarter in each of their last nine home openers as favorites.
• The Ravens have scored the first touchdown in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against NFC opponents.
• The Ravens have won the first half in each of their last nine home openers as favorites.

Why the New Orleans Saints will win

• The Saints have won each of their last six games after coming off overtime.
• The Ravens have lost each of their last three games as home favorites.
• The Saints have covered the spread in each of their last 17 games played as underdogs on the East Coast.
• The Ravens have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight home games without Tyler Huntley.
• The Ravens have lost the first quarter in each of their last two games as favorites against NFC opponents.
• The Ravens have lost the first half in each of their last three games as heavy favorites (>-7.0 points).

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Ravens’ last six home games without Rashod Bateman have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Eight of the Saints’ last nine games as underdogs without Julian Blackmon have gone UNDER the total points line.
• Three of the last four Sunday games at M&T Bank Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

Baltimore Ravens Player Prop Facts

• Derrick Henry has scored two or more touchdowns in three of the Ravens’ last four games.
• Lamar Jackson has recorded 20+ completions in each of his last eight home appearances against NFC opponents.
• Lamar Jackson has recorded 225+ passing yards in each of the Ravens’ last five Week 2 games.
• Derrick Henry has recorded 94+ rushing yards in each of the Ravens’ last six games.
• Derrick Henry has scored at least one touchdown in 11 of his last 12 home appearances against teams that held a losing record.
• Mark Andrews has recorded 34+ receiving yards in each of his last 12 appearances with the Ravens as home favorites against NFC opponents.
• Derrick Henry has recorded 100+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Ravens’ last seven games.
• Heading into Week 2, Derrick Henry ranks T1st in the NFL in touchdowns (3) this season.

New Orleans Saints Player Prop Facts

• Travis Etienne has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against AFC opponents.
• Travis Etienne has recorded 13+ receiving yards in each of his last nine road appearances against AFC opponents.
• Tyler Shough has recorded 259+ passing yards in each of the Saints’ last five games.
• Travis Etienne has recorded 44+ rushing yards in each of his last 10 September appearances.
• Travis Etienne has recorded 59+ rushing and receiving yards in each of his nine previous September road appearances.
• Tyler Shough has recorded 22+ completions in seven of the Saints’ last eight games.
• Heading into Week 2, Tyler Shough ranks 1st in the NFL in passing yards (410) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• Heading into Week 2, the Ravens are the only team in the NFL to rank top 5 in both passing yards and rushing yards per game this season.
• Heading into Week 2, the Ravens rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage against (0.0%) this season.
• Heading into Week 2, the Saints rank 1st in the NFL in passing yards per game (378.0) this season.
• Heading into Week 2, the Saints rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage (100.0%) this season.

Saints vs Ravens Prediction

In this Saints vs Ravens Prediction, the Ravens are coming as -8.5 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, with the Ravens winning on the road and their offensive line looking great, scoring 41 points. On the flip side, the Saints lost on the road and allowed 31 points and will be playing their second straight game on the road to start the season. They have won and covered the spread only once in their five meetings against the Ravens and I don’t expect them to put much of a fight in this one. Take the Ravens and lay the -8.5 at home.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Baltimore Ravens -8.5