Get ready, NFL fans! Week 1 of the NFL season kicks off with a bang on Thursday night in Kansas City, as reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens take on the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs at the iconic Arrowhead Stadium. The venue might have changed, but the intensity will be sky-high in this thrilling rematch of the 2024 AFC Championship game.
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How to Watch Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs Live on Thursday Night
- Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
- Time: 8:20 PM EST
- Site: Arrowhead Stadium
- City: Kansas City, MO
- TV/Streaming: NBC/Peacock
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Latest Game Odds for Ravens vs. Chiefs – Week 1
The latest odds as of Wednesday evening via DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Kansas City Chiefs (-155), Baltimore Ravens (+130)
- Spread: Chiefs -3
- Total: 47 points
The odds have mainly remained stable since DraftKings posted the opening lines on May 14th. The Chiefs opened at -3 and keep steady, while the Total has seen minor fluctuations but settled back at 47.
Head over to DraftKings for the latest game odds and player props this week!
NBC Sports Best Bets
Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) likes Baltimore’s latest backfield addition:
“I’m indifferent about the spread and frankly don’t know who’s going to clinch it—it’s a toss-up. But what I’m confident about is placing a bet on Derrick Henry to score two touchdowns at a juicy +500. The Ravens’ run-heavy offense needed a powerhouse in the red zone. Well, now they’ve got King Henry.”
Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) is also diving into the touchdown market:
“I’m taking a chance on Patrick Mahomes finding the end zone at +350. He didn’t score a rushing touchdown last season but had four two years ago. Facing off against the mighty Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on NBC? I’m betting on Mahomes to punch one in.”
Ravens vs. Chiefs: Team Stats & Betting Trends
- The Chiefs boast a 9-2 straight-up record and are 7-4 ATS in Week 1 games under Andy Reid.
- Baltimore went 2-0 ATS as road underdogs in 2023.
- The UNDER has hit in 18 of the Chiefs’ last 22 games at Arrowhead.
Quarterback Matchup: Ravens vs. Chiefs
- Ravens: Lamar Jackson – achieved career-high stats last season with a 67.2% pass completion rate for 3,687 yards.
- Chiefs: Patrick Mahomes – had a career-best 67.2% completion rate in 2023, racking up 4,183 yards.
Player News & Recent Stats
- Led by All-Pro Defensive Tackle Chris Jones, the Kansas City defense ranked 6th in the NFL in EPA per play allowed last season.
- The Ravens begin the 2024 season without standout DC Mike Macdonald (now HC of the Seattle Seahawks) and key players Jadaveon Clowney and Patrick Queen.
- Patrick Mahomes threw a career-high 14 interceptions in 2023.
- Lamar Jackson was sacked 37 times last season.
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