The 1-1 Dallas Cowboys are one-point home underdogs to the 0-2 Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 3 odds. Both teams will be looking to redeem themselves following upset losses.
Below, we’ll check out potential scenarios for the game along with odds and lines at NFL betting sites. We also cover a sportsbook promotion from DraftKings Sportsbook. Also, check out Maryland sportsbook promos and Texas sportsbook promos.
Ravens favored over Cowboys ahead of cross-conference matchup
How the Ravens could win and cover the spread
The Ravens are 0-2 after losses to the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders to start their season. In Week 2, kicker Justin Tucker made three of four field goals at a max of 48 yards. The offense racked up 383 total yards, including 151 rushing. It averaged 6.1 yards per play.
Heading into Week 3, the Baltimore Ravens rank seventh in rushing yards and fourth in passing yards. Meanwhile, the defense is allowing just 49.5 rushing yards per game — the fewest in the NFL — and 257 passing yards per game — the most in the NFL.
The Ravens defense will likely need to slow down Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. He has 16 targets, nine receptions, 151 receiving yards, and one touchdown through the first two weeks.
How the Cowboys could cover the spread and win
The Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 33-17 in Week 1 but lost a big-time home game to the New Orleans Saints, 44-19, in Week 2.
Dallas allowed 432 yards of offense to the Saints, including 190 rushing yards. Overall, the Dallas Cowboys’ defense is toward the middle of the pack in passing yards allowed (189.5) and rushing yards allowed per game (141.5).
The Ravens are allowing the most passing yards per game through two weeks, so if Dallas can get the passing attack going, including avoiding turning the ball over (Dak Prescott threw two interceptions in Week 2), and focus their defense to slow down quarterback Lamar Jackson in the running game, they could avenge their Week 2 home loss.
