Will the Ravens continue their comeback?
Purple vs. purple is the theme on Sunday in our Vikings vs. Ravens tip, with the Ravens’ purple coming across as slightly darker. Just as the Ravens are currently in a somewhat gloomier position in the standings, with a 3-5 record that is only the tenth-best in the entire AFC.
The Vikings on the other side are 4-4, but even that would not be enough for the playoffs in their NFC at the moment. So there is definitely pressure in this matchup – on both sides. In addition, both teams have their number one quarterback back on the field since the last matchday.
However, it is precisely this number one quarterback that clearly favors Baltimore. The Ravens have Lamar Jackson, a two-time MVP, back, whereas the Vikings have JJ McCarthy, an inexperienced “almost” rookie. Even though McCarthy hasn’t done badly lately, we see the decisive advantages here in Baltimore’s favor.
Our prediction for Vikings vs. Ravens is therefore an away win for Baltimore, which could once again narrow the gap to the playoff ranks a little. We wouldn’t be surprised if the tireless Derrick Henry also contributed a touchdown.
Kickoff for the game is Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in Minneapolis. The game can be seen live on RTL+ as well as on ENDZN on the DAZN streaming service.
Minnesota Vikings – Baltimore Ravens Head-to-head comparison / H2H record
The jersey colors are similar, but we haven’t seen these two teams face off very often. The last time was in 2021, when the Ravens won 34-31 in overtime. It’s unlikely to be as close this week, as we expect a victory by more than just a field goal.
Therefore, our betting recommendation for Vikings vs. Ravens is Baltimore -4.5. However, bets on 2/2 are just as viable, as we expect Baltimore to be on fire from the start. The Ravens won the first half in both their recent games against the Bears and the Dolphins.
The Vikings, on the other hand, lost the first half in four of their last five games. This makes bets on the Ravens in the first or second quarter interesting betting options.
Minnesota Vikings – Baltimore Ravens Tip
Statistically, there is little to choose between the two teams. The Ravens have a 2.5-point better offense, while the Vikings have a 3.7-point better defense. However, it should not be forgotten that Baltimore had to play several games without Lamar Jackson, and in most of them they were mercilessly defeated.
With Jackson, the Ravens are a completely different team, so in Minnesota vs. Baltimore, the betting odds on the Ravens -4.5 are a tip we can recommend. However, we wouldn’t go much higher with the handicap, as the Vikings can certainly keep up with their good defense.
Our player bet for this game is a touchdown tip on Derrick Henry. He recently found the end zone twice against the Dolphins, and Minnesota allows 122.3 yards per game against the run, which is in the lower midfield of the league.
