The Kansas City Chiefs will host the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL Kickoff Game on Thursday, September 5 at Arrowhead Stadium. These two teams have squared 13 times in history, with the Chiefs logging an 8-5 lead in the all-time series. Kansas City has won five of the last six outings, including a 17-10 win in the 2023 AFC Championship Game over the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Patrick Mahomes is 4-1 against Lamar Jackson in their careers.
Kickoff from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Kansas City is a 3-point favorite in the latest Ravens vs. Chiefs odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 46.5. Before locking in any Ravens vs. Chiefs picks, make sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein.
A former lead writer for Covers and The Linemakers, Hartstein combines a vast network of Vegas sources with an analytical approach he honed working for Pro Football Focus. He tied for 52nd place (out of 1,598 entries) in the 2022 Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest, going 53-34-3 ATS. Hartstein’s weekly Vegas contest selections form the basis of his NFL best bets column, which is 79-48-2 (62.2%, +25.95 units) since its inception in 2022. He’s also 33-21 (+955) on his last 54 ATS NFL picks involving the Chiefs. Anyone who has followed him is way up.
Now, Hartstein has locked in on Chiefs vs. Ravens and just revealed his coveted NFL picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines on the spread, money line, and over-under for Ravens vs. Chiefs:
- Chiefs vs. Ravens spread: Chiefs -3
- Chiefs vs. Ravens over/under: 46.5 points
- Chiefs vs. Ravens money line: Chiefs -154, Ravens +130
- BAL: Ravens have won five consecutive road games
- KC: Chiefs have won the last two home meetings with Baltimore
- Chiefs vs. Ravens picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Chiefs can cover
The Chiefs are able to move the ball on the ground and have running back Isiah Pacheco to lean on. Pacheco is a violent runner who easily glides through the hole to climb to the second level. The Rutgers product had 935 rushing yards, 244 receiving yards, and nine total touchdowns last season. The 25-year-old has rushed for 60-plus rushing yards in 11 games last season.
Tight end Travis Kelce continues to be an effective weapon in the offense even though he’s 34 years old. Kelce knows where the soft spots are in the coverage and owns reliable hands as a pass-catcher. His chemistry with Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is known all too well. In fact, Kelce led the team in receptions (93) and receiving yards (984) with five touchdowns in 2023. During the playoffs, he racked up 32 catches (37 targets) for 355 receiving yards, and three touchdowns. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Ravens can cover
The Ravens also have a very dynamic and potent offense that has playmakers in different areas. Last campaign, the Ravens ranked sixth in total offense (370.4), fourth in points per game (28.4) and first in rushing offense (156.5). Baltimore dropped 30-plus points in eight games during the 2023 regular season.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson was on a tear last season and was nearly unstoppable at points. Jackson has the athleticism to be dynamic as a runner and can dice up a defense from the pocket. Last year, he threw for 3,678 passing yards, 24 passing touchdowns and ranked fourth in QBR (64.7). In addition, Jackson notched 821 rushing yards and five rushing scores. He secured his second MVP award as well in 2023. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Chiefs vs. Ravens picks
Hartstein is leaning Over the total. He’s also found a critical x-factor he says makes side of the spread hit hard. Find out what it is at SportsLine.
So who wins Ravens vs. Chiefs in the NFL Kickoff Game 2024, and what critical x-factor makes one side hit hard? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Ravens vs. Chiefs spread to back, all from the expert who is 33-21 on Kansas City spread picks, and find out.
