The Baltimore Ravens sit at 11-2 while the New York Jets are 5-8. Given the disparity in talent and how they’ve looked this season, it should be no surprise that oddsmakers are expecting the Ravens to win and by big. But as we enter Week 15 and Baltimore is set to host New York on Thursday night, it’s still a little shocking just how big of an odds favorite the Ravens are.
According to BetMGM, Baltimore is currently listed as 14.5-point favorites over the Jets. It’s the largest spread of the week by a whopping three points and one that’s sure to see plenty of betting action.
While it might seem like a lofty spread, oddsmakers didn’t get there with no evidence. Even counting in these last two close games, the Ravens have blown opponents out of the water since Week 7, outscoring them 246-96 over seven games (35.1-13.7 average).
Meanwhile, the Jets have won just five games this season and recently choked against the 1-11 Cincinnati Bengals and barely split their two games against the Miami Dolphins. New York has the second-worst offense and the 18th-ranked defense in points allowed.
By all history and current stats, this should be yet another blowout win for Baltimore. But as we’ve seen before, nothing in the NFL is guaranteed until it happens and overlooking an opponent before two games against division rivals would be on-brand for the Ravens. So take caution if you’re the betting type and looking at the huge spread.
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