Game: New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens
Date & Time: Thursday December 12th 2019, 8:20 (EST)
Location: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD
The Line: Baltimore Ravens -14.5, O/U 45
TV Channel: FOX
Lamar Jackson looks to continue his MVP season when the New York Jets take a quick Thursday night trip to Baltimore.
NFL Season Record ATS: 49-40-3
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens Preview
Whoβs #1 on your MVP ballot? If you donβt say Lamar Jackson, you havenβt been paying attention. Jackson, who BTW started +5000 for MVP this season, is having an unbelievable year, throwing for 28 Passing TDs, while rushing for 1,017 yards and another 7 TDs. Heβs been unstoppable. Heβs on pace to break Michael Vickβs single-season record for most rushing yards by a QB.
Itβs not only Jackson whoβs been impressive. The team is just well-rounded, and well-coached. Their running attack cannot be stopped, lead by Mark Ingram, and their defense is flying around, causing turnovers, and getting timely stops. Itβs no surprise the Ravens are 11-2 and hold the #1 seed in the AFC.
The Jets have quietly turned their season around. Facing a 1-7 start and questions circulating the coaching staff, theyβve put together wins in 4 of their last 5 games to improve to 5-8. Itβs not the season that most Jets fans wouldβve liked to see, but progress is better than regression, and itβs clear that theyβve been making progress as of late.
The biggest concern for the Jets is whether or not Sam Darnold is their QB of the future. At times, he looks like a future All-Pro, and other times he looks lost. Youβve all seen the video of him saying heβs βseeing ghostsβ against New England on MNF. Heβs a young QB who experiences growing pains. I personally think heβs their guy.
This game doesnβt have too much significance in the AFC playoff picture, as the Ravens are comfortably on top and the Jets wonβt be involved, but the Ravens want to keep rolling, and the Jets are looking for a signature win to use as a springboard.
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens Key Stats
- The Ravens have won 9 straight games
- The Jets have won 4 of their last 5
- Lamar Jackson is 23 yards away from Michael Vickβs single season QB rushing record
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens Betting Lines
- The O/U for the game is 45
- The Ravens are 14.5 point favorites on Draftkings
- The Eagles are -770 on the ML, Jets +575
New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens Spread Prediction
I often try to give a professional analysis for these games. To me, this one doesnβt warrant one. It seems like each time the Ravens play an inferior opponent, they absolutely destroy them, and their starters are watching the 4th quarter from the bench.
Now, I donβt think the Jets lose 45-7, but I donβt think theyβll be within 2 touchdowns. The Ravens offense is too explosive, and their defense is too good as well. Take the Ravens here at -14.5 in a 3 score victory.