- The Ravens are -1.5 point favorites vs the Cowboys
- Total (Over/Under): 36.5 points
The Baltimore Ravens (1-0-0) visit AT&T Stadium to take on the Dallas Cowboys (0-1-0) on Aug. 16. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Arlington, TX, TX.
The – are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at ().
The Ravens vs. Cowboys Over/Under is total points for the game.
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Ravens vs. Cowboys Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
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Ravens vs. Cowboys Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Cowboys will win this game with 75.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Ravens vs Cowboys Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Ravens will cover the spread with 66.6% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Ravens players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Ravens Player Prop Bets Today
- Lamar Jackson has hit the TD Passes Over in 14 of his last 16 games (+12.00 Units / 59% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Cowboys players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Cowboys Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Brandon Aubrey has hit the Field Goals Over in 14 of his last 17 games (+9.45 Units / 35% ROI)
Ravens Best Bets:
- The Baltimore Ravens have hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Baltimore Ravens have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+8.50 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Baltimore Ravens have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 12 of their last 17 games (+8.15 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Baltimore Ravens have covered the 1Q Spread in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 82% ROI)
- The Baltimore Ravens have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+6.00 Units / 33% ROI)
Cowboys Best Bets:
- The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.85 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Dallas Cowboys have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.75 Units / 49% ROI)
- The Dallas Cowboys have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 7 games (+5.40 Units / 66% ROI)
- The Dallas Cowboys have hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
- The Dallas Cowboys have covered the 2Q Spread in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.25 Units / 32% ROI)
Ravens Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread last NFL season, the Ravens were ( Units / ROI).
- Ravens are 13-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.3 Units / -0.38% ROI
- Ravens are 13-5 when betting the Over for +7.5 Units / 35.89% ROI
- Ravens are 5-13 when betting the Under for -9.3 Units / ROI
Cowboys Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread last NFL season, the Cowboys were ( Units / ROI).
- Cowboys are 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.1 Units / -0.47% ROI
- Cowboys are 11-6 when betting the Over for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI
- Cowboys are 6-11 when betting the Under for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI
Baltimore Ravens: Keys to the Game vs. the Dallas Cowboys
The Ravens were 10-4 (.714) when forcing 1 or more turnovers last season — 8th-best in NFL. The Cowboys turned the ball over 28 times last season — T-3rd-most in NFL.
The Ravens were 5-1 (.833) vs top 10 offenses last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .318.
The Ravens are 10-1 (.909) vs top 10 offenses since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .338.
The Ravens were 2-1 (.667) when not forcing a turnover last season — T-3rd-best in NFL; League Avg: .292.
Dallas Cowboys: Keys to the Game vs. the Baltimore Ravens
The Cowboys were 1-7 (.125) when throwing at least 1 interception last season — 6th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .376.
The Cowboys were 2-7 (.222) at home last season — 3rd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .524.
The Cowboys were 2-9 (.182) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays last season — T-6th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .402.
The Cowboys were 1-6 (.143) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.
Additional Matchup Notes for Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys
Cowboys WRs averaged 23.4 targets per game last season — 3rd-highest in NFL. The Ravens allowed 12.9 receptions per game to WRs last season — 5th-worst in NFL.
The Cowboys scored just 3.4 points per Red Zone drive last season — T-worst in NFL. The Ravens allowed just 3.9 points per Red Zone drive last season — T-3rd-best in NFL.
The Cowboys were successful on just 21.7% of pass attempts against a heavy rush last season — worst in NFL. The Ravens allowed a success rate of just 36.8% on pass attempts with a heavy rush last season — 5th-best in NFL.
The Ravens were successful on 52.9% of rush attempts with motion last season — best in NFL. The Cowboys allowed a success rate of 47.9% on rush attempts against motion last season — T-5th-worst in NFL.
Ravens RBs averaged 130.0 rushing yards per game last season — 3rd-best in NFL. The Cowboys allowed an average of 138.6 rushing yards per game last season — 3rd-worst in NFL.
Ravens RBs averaged 10.8 yards after the catch last season — T-best in NFL. The Cowboys allowed 11.0 yards after catch per reception to RBs last season — worst in NFL.
Baltimore Ravens Offense: Important Stats
The Ravens averaged 0.25 epa per play on motion plays last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 0.01.
The Ravens had 29 rushes of 20+ yards last season — most in NFL.
The Ravens averaged 7.4 yards per play on motion plays last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 5.8.
The Ravens threw the ball 11% of the time (6 Pass Attempts/53 plays) on 3rd and short last season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
Dallas Cowboys Offense: Important Stats
The Cowboys committed 9 turnovers in the red zone last season — most in NFL.
The Cowboys averaged 0.00 epa per play on first read passes last season — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.21.
The Cowboys ran successful plays on 25% of rush attempts on play action passes last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: 53%.
The Cowboys have committed 13 turnovers in the red zone since the 2023 season — most in NFL.
Baltimore Ravens Defense: Important Stats
The Ravens defense allowed first downs on 18% of rush attempts last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 26%.
The Ravens defense allowed first downs on 47% of rush attempts on 3rd and short last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 68%.
The Ravens defense has allowed 69 of 287 (24%) first downs on the ground last season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 38%.
The Ravens defense stuffed 53% (10/19) of rushing attempts on 3rd and short last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 22%.
Dallas Cowboys Defense: Important Stats
The Cowboys defense hurried opposing QBs on 22% of pass attempts last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 16%.
The Cowboys defense sacked opposing QBs on 9% of pass attempts (52/564) last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 7%.
The Cowboys defense allowed 23 rushing TDs in the red zone last season — most in NFL.
The Cowboys defense have allowed -0.66 epa per play with tight coverage since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: -0.47.
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