The Baltimore Ravens visit the Kansas City Chiefs to open the NFL season Thursday. Kickoff from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Ravens vs. Chiefs odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Ravens finished the preseason 1-2 after falling 30-7 at the Green Bay Packers in their final game Aug. 24. QB Lamar Jackson'was kept on the sidelines during the preseason to prevent injury and start the season fully healthy. Over the offseason, the Ravens made some significant changes with the biggest being the addition of RB Derrick Henry.
Kansas City dropped all 3 games during the preseason, including their final game against the Bears 34-21 Aug. 22. QB Patrick Mahomes'saw limited snaps in the first 2 games and did not play in the preseason finale. The Chiefs are looking to win their 3rd straight Super Bowl this season.
In last season’s AFC Championship game, the Chiefs covered as 4.5-point underdogs in a 17-10 win at the Ravens Jan. 28 with the Under (44) hitting.