The Baltimore Ravens might still have a bunch of players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list as they get closer to Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. But the potential of not having players like quarterback Lamar Jackson and defensive end Calais Campbell isn’t deterring oddsmakers from believing in Baltimore.
According to BetMGM, the Ravens are 7.5 favorites over the Cowboys in Week 13. If you haven’t been following sports odds, that’s a massive spread in Baltimore’s favor and one that should be enticing to bet against.
Granted, the Cowboys are 3-8 right now and starting Andy Dalton at quarterback after a season-ending injury to Dak Prescott. Dallas hasn’t looked particularly good this season and they feature the absolute worst defense the league has to offer. But that doesn’t discount the predicament the Ravens are in currently either.
With Jackson and a handful of other impact players still on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, there’s a legitimate chance they won’t be able to play Tuesday. Even if they come off the list in the next day or two and were perfectly healthy, it would give the players practically no time to practice after days away from the team facility. And with Robert Griffin III on injured reserve, that would mean Trace McSorley would be the starting quarterback. Considering he went 2-of-6 for 77 yards and a touchdown against the Steelers Wednesday, that’s not exactly the best version of the offense Baltimore could put forward.
It’s worth noting that the Ravens have had the Cowboys’ number overall. In five games against Dallas, Baltimore is 4-1. However, these two teams haven’t met in the regular season in more than four years and their previous records are certainly no indication of how either team looks right this minute.
It’s always a gamble but if you’re the betting type, it might make more sense to take the Cowboys and the points here. While it’s fair to assume the Ravens will win this game, there’s plenty to point to a close finish or even a Dallas upset.
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