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The Baltimore Ravens (1-1) and Dallas Cowboys (1-1) meet in one of the marquee NFL games of Week 3. Kickoff for the NFL Brazil game is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET from Maracaña Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The game will broadcast live on CBS and Paramount+.
The Ravens are 3.5-point favorites over the Cowboys on the spread, with the over/under set at 52.5 total points. Baltimore is a -178 moneyline favorite to win outright, while Dallas is a +150 underdog to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Ravens vs Cowboys predictions for the Rio de Janeiro Game.
Ravens vs Cowboys Prediction
- Ravens vs Cowboys pick: Ravens -3.5 (-102)
My Ravens vs. Cowboys best bet is Baltimore to cover the spread (-3.5), with the best price currently available at FanDuel. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NFL odds page.
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Ravens vs Cowboys Odds
| Ravens Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -102 | 52.5 -106o / -114u | -178 |
| Cowboys Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -120 | 52.5 -106o / -114u | +150 |
Ravens vs Cowboys NFL Week 3 Preview
Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview: Lamar Leads Elite Rushing Attack
The Ravens offense is an absolute juggernaut right now — they rank first in the NFL in overall success rate, in EPA per rush, and in run block win rate.
Baltimore operates with heavy 12- and 13-personnel looks, boasting what is arguably the best backfield duo in the league in Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson.
Even if Zay Flowers is sidelined again with his hamstring injury, Baltimore can easily adapt. The Ravens will just go heavy, throw to their tight ends, and run the ball straight down the Cowboys' throat.
Defensively, the return of Justin Madubuike is huge as he changes the entire complexion of Baltimore's defensive front.
Dallas Cowboys Betting Preview: Insufficient Defensive Personnel
Despite logging their first win last week, I don't think the Cowboys' defense is up to snuff — and they are dealing with injuries everywhere.
Dallas currently ranks last in defensive success rate, and that came against the Giants and a Commanders team that lost Jayden Daniels.
Defensive coordinator Christian Parker is going to need time to fix this defensive unit. They are undersized at linebacker and don't have the physical personnel to step up and defend a heavy power-rushing attack like Baltimore's
Offensively, Dak Prescott will still make plays through the air, but the offensive line is noticeably worse without Tyler Smith, and their traditional running game is basically non-functional right now.
Ravens vs Cowboys Prediction, Betting Analysis
This game is being played in Brazil, meaning field conditions might be slippery, which heavily favors the offense with the better rushing attack.
Baltimore had an absurd 83% rush success rate last week — the highest of any team in the last three years.
The Cowboys’ undersized linebackers are going to be mauled by Baltimore's heavy personnel, and the Cowboys rank 29th in rush success rate themselves.
The Ravens will likely jump out to an early lead, sit on it, and run the clock out.
Pick: Ravens -3.5 (-102)
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Ravens vs Cowboys Weather
According to AccuWeather, there will be a high of around 82-83 degrees Fahrenheit and low of 63. It will be partly cloudy with 9 mph winds.
