Lions vs. Ravens: Line, Odds, and Predictions — Experts Favor Baltimore to Win at Home

The Detroit Lions, on a four-game winning streak, face the Baltimore Ravens, who are favored to win despite their recent struggles.

The Detroit Lions are proving themselves to be a strong contender for the Super Bowl with each passing week. They are currently on a four-game winning streak and will face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7 with an opportunity to make a significant statement. Despite the Lions' winning streak, the Ravens are still favored to win by a field goal.

The game will take place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. Fans can watch the game on FOX.

This will be a challenging matchup for the Ravens, who are still trying to find consistency and establish their identity on offense. Not only are they up against a Lions team with a 5-1 record this season and a strong track record of 13-3 in their past 16 games, but they are also dealing with a grueling scheduling situation. The Ravens have just returned from a tough road rivalry game in Pittsburgh, followed by a game in London against Tennessee, and now they have to play at home with a 1 p.m. kickoff. It is worth noting that teams usually have a bye week after returning from playing overseas, but the Ravens decided against taking a bye this week.

Historically, there have only been nine instances of a team not having a bye week after returning from London. Those teams have a record of 4-4-1 against the spread and 6-3 outright.

On the other hand, the Lions are firing on all cylinders, excelling on both offense and defense. They boast a top-10 scoring defense and a top-10 scoring offense. Quarterback Jared Goff is playing some of the best football of his career and is coming off a dominant performance against Tampa Bay in the previous week. The Lions haven't had a 5-1 record since 2011 and haven't won a division title since 1993 when the division was known as the NFC Central. Currently, they hold a comfortable 2.5-game lead at the top of the NFC North.

Both teams have been performing well against the spread this season, with the Ravens at 5-1 and the Lions at 4-2. However, it is worth noting that only one Ravens game has hit the over.

In other news, Alex Anzalone and the Lions have found success together, with their partnership proving to be a perfect fit for both parties. Additionally, while the Ravens defense has been solid thus far, they are about to face a tougher challenge in the Lions.

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