NFL Preseason Week 1 Game Preview, Odds & Picks: Titans vs. Ravens (8/11)

Aug 11, 2022 - 2:55 PM

Let’s take a look at a preview of tonight’s NFL Week 1 preseason game between the Titans and Ravens. Here are our top odds and picks for the contest.

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Baltimore Ravens -3 vs. Tennessee Titans, Total 32.5, 7:30 ET 

The preseason clearly means more to the Ravens, who are riding a 2o-game preseason winning streak. Even crazier is John Harbaugh’s group is 17-2-1 ATS during that streak. While it’s preseason, this is still an awfully impressive run.

Despite this streak, the Ravens are not expected to play many starters. And it makes sense after Baltimore was ravaged by injuries last season. Lamar Jackson, Mark Andrews, Marlon Humphrey, Marcus Williams, and more won’t see action Thursday night. Tyler Huntley will start for Baltimore and will be followed by Brett Hundley and perhaps rookie Anthony Brown.

For Tennessee, it’s uncertain whether starters like Ryan Tannehill will see any action, and workhorse running back Derrick Henry isn’t expected to play through the entire preseason. If they do, it’ll likely be for a series max. What will be intriguing is how much high-profile rookies Malik Willis and Treylon Burks play. Coach Mike Vrabel has kept it close to the vest.

Even without their normal starters, Baltimore could have an edge over a thinner Titans roster. My guess is Willis sees a good amount of action even if he doesn’t start Thursday night. But Willis is raw and could struggle in his preseason debut.

I’d lean with Baltimore getting the job done once again, although it’s not a play I love.

The pick: Lean Baltimore moneyline

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