NFL Game Odds: Broncos at Ravens | Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix was just named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for October.
Nix joins Anderson and Portis as the only Broncos franchise players to earn this award. Drafted in April, he threw for 870 yards and seven touchdowns with a 102.7 quarterback rating and 66.7% pass completion rate in four October games, showing a smooth transition to the pro game.
He led all rookie quarterbacks in pass TD:INT ratio (7:1), passing touchdowns (7), passing yards and rushing touchdowns (2).
A rookie quarterback with a 3-1 record shares the lead in wins. The Broncos, 5-3, have a strong defense. The addition of John Franklin-Myers helped Zach Allen on the defensive line.
A dozen Broncos have at least a half-sack so far, and their pass-rush win rate (55.8%) leads the NFL.
They visit a Baltimore team looking to bounce back from a tough loss to Cleveland in Week 8.
Can they hang with a Ravens team that has routed the Buffalo Bills – and lost to the Las Vegas Raiders? Read on to get our sports betting perspective.
NFL Game Odds: Broncos at Ravens in Week 9 | NFL 2024/25 Season
When: Sunday, November 3, 2024, 1:00 pm ETWhere: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore
TV: CBS
Radio: KOA 850 AM Denver / WIYY 97.9 FM Baltimore
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket
Opening NFL Game Odds Subject to Change: Baltimore -8 (O/U 46.5) ^
Denver Broncos +310
Nix was in fine form against Carolina last week – although, to be fair, just about everyone has been in fine form against the Panthers. Nix threw for 284 yards and three touchdowns, running for another score. The Broncos’ defense picked off the Carolina quarterback twice and sacked him twice as well. The Broncos were sloppy with the ball, as the wide receiving group lost two fumbles, leading to both of the Carolina touchdowns.
In between those drives, though, the Bronco D held the Panthers without a score on nine straight possessions. The Broncos are working their way through a rebuild under coach Sean Payton, but Nix’s progress may mean that the rebuild takes less time than the team had anticipated.
Denver’s running game has improved, averaging 121.4 yards per game. Javonte Williams leads with 345 yards, half gained in the last two weeks. The team has surprised by winning their last two games as underdogs expected to lose by over a touchdown.
They also have covered the spread in four straight road games. While some teams from the western half of the country struggle when they play in the early slot on the East Coast, the Broncos have scored the first touchdown in three straight games in the Eastern Time Zone. Bo Nix also has multiple touchdown passes in three straight Sunday games and at least 206 passing yards in five of the team’s last six Sunday games.
^QBs beware 👻🪦 pic.twitter.com/5fApsbEHQx
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) October 31, 2024
Baltimore Ravens -410
The Baltimore Ravens have had a hard time finishing games, and Sunday’s shocker in Cleveland was no exception. Jameis Winston, who had been the Browns’ third-string quarterback, got the start as Deshaun Watson (Achilles) is done for the season, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson went down to injury last week. Winston threw for three touchdowns, including a 38-yard strike to Cedric Tillman with 59 seconds left in regulation.
In a close game, the Ravens fell short of a touchdown in the final moments against Cleveland. Lamar Jackson’s efforts were not enough to secure a win, ending their five-game winning streak. Despite a strong performance from Jackson and Derrick Henry, the defense struggled to make crucial stops.
Even with the loss, Baltimore is still scoring 30.3 points per game and picking up 200.0 yards on the ground and 252.1 yards through the air each week. Derrick Henry has already picked up 946 yards through only eight weeks. The defense has been a bit leaky, giving up 26.1 points per game. Can the Ravens’ offense overcome a pesky and talented Denver defense – enough to win by double digits?
The Ravens struggle to finish games, especially at home, which makes it hard to believe they can dominate against a resurgent Broncos team. Ravens fans foresee their pass rush causing errors and their running game overpowering Denver.
^LJ putting up scary numbers in October❗️ pic.twitter.com/FlELQQRONl
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) October 31, 2024
NFL Game Odds: Broncos at Ravens Final Score and Prediction in Week 9
Baltimore Injuries
For the Ravens, cornerback Nate Wiggins (shoulder), defensive tackle Broderick Washington (knee), and cornerback Marlon Humphrey (knee) were limited in practice. Defensive end Brent Urban (concussion), cornerback Arthur Maulet (neck), defensive tackle Travis Jones (ankle), quarterback Lamar Jackson (back) and tailback Rasheen Ali (ankle) have been held out of practice this week. Jackson is expected to play on Sunday, as the rest was primarily a precaution. Tailback Keaton Mitchell (knee) has participated fully in practice and is expected to play Sunday.
Denver Injuries
For the Broncos, safety P.J. Locke (thumb) and offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (knee) have been held out of practice this week. Safety Delarrin Turner-Yell (knee), fullback Michael Burton (foot), and defensive end Zach Allen (rest) have been limited in practice; Allen is expected to play Sunday while the other two are questionable. Cornerback Patrick Surtain II (ankle) and offensive tackle Alex Palczewski (ankle) were listed as questionable but have participated fully in practice and are expected to play.
The last five games between these teams have been extremely close. The Ravens have won three while the Broncos have won two; the Ravens have scored 100 combined points while the Broncos have scored 98. Both teams play physical football and emphasize ball security. The Broncos actually have the more consistent defense, but their offense is still growing in terms of maturity at quarterback and consistent production at tailback. I think Baltimore can hold off the Broncos for the win, but a 9 ½-point spread is too large for this game.
I predict a final score of Baltimore 27, Denver 20.
^The AFC Players of the Month! (October) pic.twitter.com/94wEujt6fS
— NFL (@NFL) October 31, 2024
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