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Week 2 NFL Betting Lines – Ravens vs Raiders

  • Updated: September 19, 2015
    • Week 2 NFL Betting Lines Ravens vs Raiders

    Carr Likely to Drive Raiders Against Ravens

    By Charles Jay

    The Oakland Raiders did not have the kind of start they hoped to have for the Jack Del Rio regime, laying down a little too much on defense and dropping a 33-13 decision to the Cincinnati Bengals. On Sunday they will try again at home, as they play host to the Baltimore Ravens in a game where they will be an underdog in the football odds. BetAnySports customers have the opportunity to place wagers even after the opening kickoff, as they get to test their skill through the facilities of Live Betting Extra.

    BetAnySports NFL Betting Line – Ravens vs Raiders

    In the football odds that have been posted on this game, which begins at 4:05 PM ET at the Coliseum in Oakland, Baltimore is the road favorite:

    • Baltimore Ravens -6.5
    • Oakland Raiders +6.5
    • Over 42.5 points -110
    • Under 42.5 points -110

    Week 2 NFL Betting Lines Ravens vs Raiders

    Unfortunately, injuries are a big part of the story here. Oakland quarterback David Carr sustained an injury to his right hand during the first half, and it was bad enough that he did not return to the game. Matt McGloin came in and did a serviceable job, completing 23 out of his 31 passes with a pair of touchdowns. The x-rays that were performed on Carr indicated that his hand was bruised but not broken, and the latest word is that he is expected to play here.

    We are not so sure about future Hall of Fame safety Charles Woodson, the former Heisman Trophy winner, who dislocated his shoulder but is hopeful of playing anyway.

    What is for certain is that Baltimore linebacker Terrell Suggs has been lost for the season, as he tore his Achilles tendon. He is, of course, a major component of the Ravens’ pass rush, so that is a loss this team will feel throughout the rest of the campaign.

    Baltimore had all kinds of problems moving the football through the air in their 19-13 loss against the Denver Broncos. Joe Flacco completed 18 out of 32 passes for 117 yards and he was intercepted twice – once for a touchdown and the other time in the end zone to kill a late drive. The team did not get the help it expected from Justin Forsett, who had only 43 yards on the ground. True, they were going against a rock-ribbed Broncos defense, but there are still execution issues. Baltimore saw the departure of offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak, who took the head job in Denver, and now they are going with a new man in Marc Trestman, who was the head coach of the Chicago Bears last season.

    Oakland allowed 396 yards to Cincinnati and did not register a sack. As BetAnySports patrons know, that is not a formula for victory. There were behind 24-0 at the half, and Del Rio, who was Denver’s defensive coordinator last season, called it a “disappointing, embarrassing effort.” That certainly is a fair characterization. Normally, they might have the advantage of making Baltimore take a trip out West two weeks in a row, but the Ravens have chosen to stay in San Jose for the past week, thus maximizing their preparation time. Forsett has been something of an injury question for them this week, but he does expect to play despite banging up the shoulder against the Broncos. Whoever is on the field, it is imperative that Baltimore do better than to convert just two out of 13 third-down situations.

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