The Baltimore Ravens are heavily favored to defeat the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, with a 20-point spread in their divisional matchup. The largest point spread in Ravens history, it surpasses the NFL’s previous record since 2021.
A win would secure the Ravens’ division title and the No. 3 seed in the playoffs. In contrast, the Browns are out of postseason contention, with several key players ruled out, including running back Jerome Ford and tight end David Njoku.
Notably, despite a large spread, many big money bettors are backing Baltimore, with 53% of the spread handle going to the Ravens at BetMGM. Meanwhile, favorites of 20 or more points have covered in the past two games against the spread.
The Ravens’ heavy favorite status is reflected in their odds to win the AFC North, listed at -8000 by ESPN BET. However, a loss for the Ravens could open the door for the Cincinnati Bengals, who need a win and losses from other teams to qualify for the playoffs.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/43274720/ravens-listed-20-point-favorites-vs-browns