The Baltimore Ravens and the Tennessee Titans meet Sunday in NFL action from Northumberland Development Project in London. Baltimore is 3-2 overall and coming off a rivalry matchup with the Steelers. In that one the Ravens fell by seven points. As for 2-3 Tennessee, their last outing was versus the Colts back on Sunday. The Titans would go on to lose by a touchdown as well. Check back all season long for free NFL picks at Sports Chat Place.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens managed wins in their first two outings of the year, beating the Texans 25-9 and the Bengals 27-24. Baltimore took their first loss 22-19 in overtime to the Colts, but then got back on track in game four with a 28-3 win over the Browns. Ravens QB Lamar Jackson threw for 186 yards and two scores (plus two rush scores) in the Cleveland victory.
Back on Sunday versus the Steelers, Baltimore had a 10-3 lead going into the fourth quarter. The Ravens gave up 14 unanswered points from there and lost 17-10. Jackson mustered 236 yards with a pick this time. Gus Edwards was the top rusher with his 48 yards off 12 totes and Zay Flowers managed 73 yards from five catches to top the receivers.
Baltimore Ravens Team Facts
- The Ravens have won each of their last 11 games as favorites following a Division loss.
- The Ravens have covered the spread in each of their last five games following a loss.
- The favorites have won the first half in each of the Ravens’ last five Week 6 games.
- The Ravens have scored the first touchdown in each of their last seven games as favorites.
- The Ravens have won the first quarter in each of their last five games against AFC opponents.
Tennessee Titans
Over on the Titans’ side, they kicked off their year with a tough loss to the Saints 16-15, but then edged out the Chargers 27-24 in overtime during Week 2. Tennessee was drilled by the Browns 27-3 in the next game, then beat the Bengals by that same score the next weekend. Tennessee’s Derrick Henry rushed for 122 yards and a TD in that one.
Matched up against the Colts on Sunday, the Titans were within one point going into the final quarter but ended up losing 23-16. Henry rushed 13 times for 43 yards in the defeat, and QB Ryan Tannehill posted 264 yards with an interception. Leading the receivers was DeAndre Hopkins with 140 yards off eight grabs.
Tennessee Titans Team Facts
- The Titans have won each of their last six October games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- The Titans have covered the spread in each of their last six October games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- The Titans have won the first quarter in four of their last five games as underdogs against the Ravens.
- The favorites have won the first half in each of the Titans’ last four Week 6 games.
- The Titans have scored the first touchdown in six of their last seven games as underdogs against AFC North opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Titans rank 30th in the NFL in Q4 points per game this season (2.6).
- The Titans rank 30th in the NFL in H2 points per game this season (6.6).
- The Ravens rank 1st in the NFL in Q1 opponent points per game this season (0.6).
- The Ravens rank 1st in the NFL in Q1 win percentage this season (100.0).
ANDREW’S FREE PICK
I’m going to stay with Baltimore. Both teams need bounce-back efforts here though, and maybe a change of scenery will do the trick. The Ravens were in control against the Steelers on Sunday until the fourth quarter, and ended up with 335 total yards (210 passing). Baltimore coughed up three turnovers and went a rough 5-of-14 on third-down tries but overall their defensive numbers weren’t terrible (289 yards allowed). The Ravens haven’t given up more than 24 points all year, and I don’t think the Titans will reach that threshold either.
Speaking of Tennessee, they gave up 429 yards (236 passing), 7.0 yards per play and 21 first downs in their loss to the Colts. The Titans were in position until late in the game however, and I think they’ll hang around here as well. Ultimately I see Baltimore covering, though.
