NFL Week 1 Odds: Top Picks for Ravens vs Chiefs

The last time the Chiefs played the Ravens this happened. We are 26 days from the Chiefs home opener! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8xD4jtCrTj

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This Thursday Night Football matchup kicks off an interesting Week 1 slate of games with matchups on four of five days. We are getting a rematch of the AFC Championship to kick off the season as the Ravens seek a bit of revenge against the defending champs.

Here’s what you need to know about the Ravens vs Chiefs Week 1 matchup.

Ravens vs Chiefs Betting: Can Baltimore Upset Kansas City?

Questions Surround Chiefs Receivers With Marquise Brown Sidelined

Let’s just say it has not been an ideal offseason for Kansas City. In between parades, wideout Rashee Rice has multiple run-ins with the law. Now, it looks like playmaker Marquise Brown could miss time with a shoulder injury.

This brings us to the age-old question: who will Patrick Mahomes be throwing the ball to this season? Might be time to load up on those Travis Kelce props at the BetUS Sportsbook.

“He’ll miss some time,” Chiefs head coach Andy Reid told various NFL news outlets.

Chiefs WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown, who spent the night at a Jacksonville-area hospital after suffering a dislocation of his sternoclavicular shoulder joint before being discharged this morning, is now back in KC. His status for KC’s regular-season opener remains uncertain.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 11, 2024

New Ravens RB Derrick Henry Makes His Debut in Purple

Baltimore has had a busy offseason with the most notable move being the addition of four-time Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry. The star traded the Broadway honky tonks for crab cakes in his move to the Ravens.

Can the Ravens still get the best from the running back who will turn 31 during the season? At its best, the addition of Henry will make defenses have to account for the threat of the star running back and Lamar Jackson.

“His arm talent is through the roof.” – Derrick Henry has been blown away by Lamar Jackson | @jjones9 pic.twitter.com/Ps4K6meexH

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Ravens vs Chiefs Picks: Ride With Lamar Jackson

This would not be the first time the Chiefs dropped a season opener. We saw Kansas City get upset by Detroit to open the 2023 season. When you miss out on a chance to go to the Super Bowl, winning a regular season game does not count as revenge.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson wins the ESPY for best play – for catching his own pass against the Chiefs in the AFC Championship.

Thanks God, his mama, teammates and coaches in probs the shortest acceptance speech of the night.

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— Melissa Y. Kim (@melissaykim) July 12, 2024

Yet, it’s safe to say the Ravens may be a bit more juiced to win this game than the Chiefs as they admire their new banner at Arrowhead Stadium. I like the Ravens to cover the +3 ATS when you BetUS Sportsbook.

As for props, we should be getting a plethora of options as kickoff gets closer. Two NFL player props I like involve the stars getting into the endzone. Henry (-115) and Kelce (-110) both to score a touchdown. I like both of those TD props.

Ravens QB Lamar Jackson was asked what he likes about going up against Patrick Mahomes:

“I don’t like competing against him at all.”

He continued, “He’s a great quarterback, definitely a hall of Famer — it’s a no brainer.
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— Arye Pulli (@AryePulli) January 24, 2024

Finally, the under is in play for this matchup. The last time we saw these teams it resulted in a 17-10 victory for Kansas City. We could see another low-scoring affair as the offense gets up to speed early in the season.

You can combine these picks for a chance at a bigger payout via a same-game parlay. Take a more conservative approach by making these single bets.

Either way, football is back and it’s time to get our betting card ready.

Bet on the Kansas City Chiefs (-150) at BetUS!

Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.

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