The Baltimore Ravens are preparing for their upcoming game against the struggling New York Giants, despite being massive favorites. According to ESPN BET, the Ravens are currently 16-point favorites, making them the biggest favorite of the 2024 season.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton attributes this mindset to learning from past experiences, including a 26-23 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 2 and a 29-24 defeat at the Cleveland Browns. “You can’t really go into a game thinking that,” Hamilton said. “You’ve got to go play every single game.”
Ravens coach John Harbaugh agrees, stating that there is no difficulty in preparing for any team. He emphasizes that the Giants are a talented and well-coached team, making it essential for the Ravens to play their best football.
The Ravens understand the importance of this game, knowing it could impact their chances of repeating as division champions. With little margin for error, a win would increase the team’s odds of winning the AFC North by 23%, while a loss would drop them to 6%.
Baltimore has a strong history of success when favored by double digits, boasting a .978 winning percentage all-time in such situations. However, quarterback Lamar Jackson advises against worrying about outside noise, saying “it’s another NFL team we’re playing, no matter the record.”
Historically, teams favored by 14 or more points have won at an impressive rate of 65-6 over the past 20 years. Despite this, Ravens players acknowledge that surprising defeats can sting. Hamilton notes that these losses serve as a reminder to stay focused and not underestimate opponents.
The Ravens are set to face a Giants team that has lost eight straight games and hasn’t won since Oct. 6. As they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers six days later, Baltimore is determined to maintain their focus on the task at hand.
Source: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42935241/baltimore-ravens-new-york-giants-surprising-losses-week-15