NRG Stadium will have a major festive mood when the Baltimore Ravens take on the Houston Texans on Christmas Day. The Baltimore Ravens are coming to this game after playing the Pittsburgh Steelers, their AFC North rivals. On the other side, the Houston Texans played the Kansas City Chiefs last week and are certainly not ready to give up their top spot in the AFC South. The Baltimore Ravens are predicted by the best NFL betting trends to win here.
The preview information
Date: December 25, Wednesday | Time: 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
TV: ESPN
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Baltimore Ravens Vs Houston Texans Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Baltimore Ravens (-150) vs Houston Texans (+125)
Spread: Baltimore Ravens -2.5 (-120) vs Houston Texans +2.5 (+100)
Total (O/U): Baltimore Ravens (o47.5) vs Houston Texans (u47.5)
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are playing their 17th season under head coach John Harbaugh, and started off the year with a slow momentum. However, the Ravens seemed to recover pretty soon and won games against strong teams like the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. The Ravens are leaning on quarterback Lamar Jackson heavily for their performances this year, with Derrick Henry taking care of the team on the ground.
Players to watch:
Lamar Jackson: 3,580 Yds, 34 TD, 3 INT
Derrick Henry: 254 Car, 1,474 Yds, 13 TD
Zay Flowers: 66 Rec, 916 Yds, 4 TD
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans are doing pretty well this season, with head coach DeMeco Ryans managing the team for a second year. When compared to their other years, Houston is playing much better this season, and started off the season with a bang. Houston managed to defeat strong teams like the Dallas Cowboys and their close rivals, the Indianapolis Colts. The main reason for their incredible performance this season is Houston’s incredible defense.
Players to watch:
C.J. Stroud: 3,248 Yds, 17 TD, 9 INT
Joe Mixon: 217 Car, 910 Yds, 11 TD
Nico Collins: 53 Rec, 849 Yds, 6 TD
Baltimore Ravens Vs Houston Texans Injury Report
Baltimore Ravens
Antonio Washington (SAF) Questionable – NIR – Personal
Avery Isaac (OLB) Questionable – Hamstring
Michael Pierce (NT) Questionable – Calf
Rashod Bateman (WR) Injured – Knee
Kyle Van Noy (OLB) Injured – Hamstring
Tariq Tampa (CB) Questionable – Ankle
Shawn Kane (SAF) Questionable – Hamstring
Houston Texans
Nick Broeker (G) Questionable – Hand
Jeremiah Hill (LB) Questionable – Knee
Kendrick Green (G) Questionable – Shoulder
Xavier Hutchinson (WR) Injured – Shoulder
DeMarcus Autry (DE) Injured – Knee
Foley Fatukasi (DT) Injured – Foot
Chris Harris (LB) Questionable – Calf
Jordon Scruggs (OL) Out – Foot
Joe Mixon (RB) Injured – Rest
Jalen Pitre (SAF) Injured – Shoulder
Nico Collins (WR) Injured – Rest
Robert Woods (WR) Injured – Personal
Laremy Tunsil (T) Injured – Rest
Baltimore Ravens Vs Houston Texans Betting Trends
Baltimore Ravens
Ravens are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Ravens are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Ravens are 5-3 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Ravens’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 4 of Ravens’ 6 last games at home
Houston Texans
Texans are 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Texans are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Texans are 3-4 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Texans’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Texans’ 7 last games at home
Baltimore Ravens Vs Houston Texans Summary and Prediction
The Baltimore Ravens are much stronger when it comes to offense when compared to the Texans. However, Houston has a spectacular defense which will keep the Ravens in line. Take the Baltimore Ravens to win with a predicted score of 29-22.
Moneyline: Ravens (-150)
Spread: Under 2.5
Total: Over 47.5
Predicted Score: 29-22, Ravens win.
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