Up ya go! Week 1 brings a massive clash at Lucas Oil Stadium as the Indianapolis Colts host the flying Baltimore Ravens on Mon, 14 Sept, 3:00 am AEST. The numbers say these two outfits enter with completely different form lines. Baltimore comes in red-hot at 3-0 with a massive +65 point differential, while Indy is searching for traction after a 0-2-1 opening stretch.
If you are hunting for top nfl picks, this match offers a cracking stat hook right out of the gates. Baltimore's stingy defense has conceded just 13 points across three games, while Indianapolis looks to turn around a tough opening run at home.
Head to Head: Ravens Flying High
The stat sheet jumps off the page when you look at Baltimore's defensive wall. The Ravens have conceded only 13 points all season while putting up 78 points of their own. Coming off a dominant 41-3 win over the Washington Commanders on Sat, 29 Aug, following a 13-3 victory on the road against the Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore is running with serious momentum.
Indianapolis, meanwhile, sits 0-2 at home after falling 16-25 to the Detroit Lions on Sun, 30 Aug in their most recent start. The Colts have given up 72 points overall while scoring 35, leaving them with a -37 differential. Head-to-head prices currently sit at 2.45 for Indianapolis and 1.56 for Baltimore. Given the stark contrast in scoring output and defensive resistance, Baltimore's unblemished record gives them a big tick on the match-winner board.
Tipped at $1.56 (4:37 am AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.
Head-to-head context
Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.
Line Analysis: Can Baltimore Cover?
The line is set at 3.5 points, with Indianapolis receiving the +3.5 start and Baltimore laying -3.5. The numbers say Baltimore's margins have been emphatic, boasting wins by 10 points on the road and 38 points at home across their last two starts.
Indy's two overall home outings resulted in losses by 9 points against Detroit and 28 points against Atlanta. With their average overall margin heavily skewed against them, covering a 3.5-point handicap looks like a stern task for the hosts. Baltimore covering the -3.5 spread rates a real chance based on their defensive stinginess and scoring punch.
Tipped at $2.00 (4:37 am AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.
Line cover (form)
Cover rate applies this match's live spread to recent completed scores — not a season ATS record.
Indianapolis Colts+3.5last 2
Baltimore Ravens-3.5last 2
Popular Same Game Multi Combos
For punters looking at multi options, the board features several Same Game Multi combinations. The combo of Ravens to win, Total points under 47.5 & D. Henry to score a touchdown is priced at 4.33.
If you reckon there is scope for multiple scores from the lead runner, the combo featuring Ravens to win, Total points under 47.5 & D. Henry to score 2+ touchdowns sits on the board at 9.5.