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Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: Preview, Predictions and Picks for January 4, 2025

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Jan 4, 2025 4:27 PM
The Baltimore Ravens, sitting at 11-5, are heavily favored to take down the struggling Cleveland Browns, who hold a dismal 3-13 record, when they meet at M&T Bank Stadium on January 4, 2025. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' potent offense are expected to dominate the Browns, particularly with Cleveland's porous defense on the road. A Ravens win would bring them closer to a division title, while a Browns loss would further solidify their position near the bottom of the league.
Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens

Current Odds

CLE
BAL
Over
43.5
+107
Under
54.5
-122
CLE
+32.5
-115
BAL
-24.5
-102
CLE
ML
+7000
BAL
ML
-9900

Browns vs Ravens statistics

Stat Browns Ravens
Points Per Game 15.5 30.2
Total Yards 328.0 433.8
Yards Passing 231.0 248.3
Yards Rushing 97.0 185.6
Points Allowed Per Game 25.0 21.9
Yards Allowed 352.9 349.4
Pass Yards Allowed 228.8 267.8
Rush Yards Allowed 124.1 81.6

Baltimore Ravens recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/25/24 @ Houston Texans W 31-2
12/21/24 vs Pittsburgh Steelers W 34-17
12/15/24 @ New York Giants W 35-14
12/1/24 vs Philadelphia Eagles L 24-19
11/25/24 @ Los Angeles Chargers W 30-23

Cleveland Browns recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/29/24 vs Miami Dolphins L 20-3
12/22/24 @ Cincinnati Bengals L 24-6
12/15/24 vs Kansas City Chiefs L 21-7
12/8/24 @ Pittsburgh Steelers L 27-14
12/2/24 @ Denver Broncos L 41-32

Baltimore Ravens injuries

  • Jalyn Armour-Davis (CB): Injured Reserve
  • Charlie Kolar (TE): Questionable
  • Justice Hill (RB): Out
  • Patrick Mekari (G): Questionable
  • Arthur Maulet (CB): Injured Reserve

Cleveland Browns injuries

  • Dalvin Tomlinson (DT): Out
  • David Njoku (TE): Injured Reserve
  • Pierre Strong Jr. (RB): Injured Reserve
  • Jerome Ford (RB): Injured Reserve
  • Ogbo Okoronkwo (DE): Questionable

Browns vs Ravens game info

Type Info
Venue M&T Bank Stadium
Location Baltimore, MD
Kickoff Sat 4:30 PM
TV ESPN
Temperature 32°
Chance of Rain 0%

Browns vs Ravens predictions

The Cleveland Browns are heading into the upcoming matchup against the Baltimore Ravens with quite the uphill battle. Their starting quarterback, Bailey Zappe, often takes to the skies with his passing game; however, he may encounter turbulence with projections suggesting he'll toss for around 175 yards and possibly a couple of touchdowns. Let's not forget about D'Onta Foreman, their reliable backfield workhorse, who could be rushing his way to close to 45 yards, adding substance to their ground game. On the receiving end, Jerry Jeudy is expected to be a pivotal player, likely hauling in a solid 53 yards or more. The Browns’ stats may not leap off the page, but in the world of the NFL, anything can happen on game day, right?

Switching gears to the Baltimore Ravens, they're coming into this game in high spirits with Lamar Jackson at center stage. We might just see Jackson put on a show, aiming for about 236 passing yards and maybe scrambling for nearly 60 yards on the ground, showcasing his dual-threat capabilities. Derrick Henry, poised to bulldoze his way through defenses, could be inching toward the 100-yard mark, making the rush game a significant force. Meanwhile, look for Zay Flowers to potentially make a splash in the air attack, racking up almost 58 receiving yards as a breakout contender. With an array of talent, the Ravens seem to have multiple cards to play against their rivals.

When it comes to predicting how the game's going to shake out, intuition tells me the Baltimore Ravens might have the upper hand. Their momentum this season, marked by stats like an 11-5 record, contrasts sharply with the Browns’ struggles. Playing at the M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens have showcased they can defend their home turf well. This competitive edge, combined with the projection that key players like Jackson and Henry will make significant impacts, suggests the game could tilt heavily in Baltimore’s favor. Browns fans might need to brace themselves; it seems the Ravens could be soaring toward another tick in their win column. What do you think, is this game as cut and dried as it appears?

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