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  • Houston got their first win of the season after thumping the Titans 26-0.
  • The Ravens lost to the Chiefs 37-20 on Sunday, falling to 1-3 on the season.
  • These teams last met on December 25, 2024, in a game that the Ravens won 31-2.

The Texans and Ravens meet this week in a battle between 1-3 teams. Both entered the season with high hopes, causing alarms to be raised by their struggles. The loser will face an uphill climb with a 1-4 record.

Texans Aiming to Build Momentum

Houston avoided a dreaded 0-4 start with a blowout win against the Titans. They head back on the road this week for a much tougher clash with the Ravens. Houston’s defense has been their best asset, allowing fewer than 13 points per game so far. While their defense is 1st in the NFL in that aspect by a wide margin, their offense sits at 29th, averaging 16 points per game. QB C.J. Stroud needs to bounce back this week.

Injured Ravens Face Uphill Battle

The start to the season has not gone as Baltimore expected. Part can blamed on an brutal early schedule, but the Ravens sit at 1-3 despite averaging over 32 points per game. Unfortunately, their defense has allowed even more, ranking dead last in the NFL. With QB Lamar Jackson and key defensive player Kyle Hamilton missing practice with uncertain injuries, there are even more concerns being raised in Baltimore.

Texans vs Ravens NFL Pick

Baltimore’s defense has struggled to the point that they enter this game as an underdog at home. Lamar Jackson’s status for Sunday is surely also playing a major role, but it’s still surprising to see the 1-3 Texans favored in this matchup. Houston may have looked good last week against the Titans, but their offense cannot be trusted. This should be a bounce back game for the Ravens on defense, enough to get the win.

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Keith McCarthy
Keith McCarthy

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Keith combines years of sports knowledge with statistical analysis, the eye test, and intuition to accurately predict outcomes across NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB, helping bettors achieve consistent wins.

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