With the first round of NFL Playoffs in the book, we look towards the Divisional round. On Saturday, Jan. 20, the Houston Texans will take on the Ravens in Baltimore. A playoff game of this magnitude paired with the best sports betting bonuses is a recipe for success and a great way to spend your weekend. You can use all of your bonus cash on our top props to bet for the Ravens vs. Texans AFC Divisional Playoff game.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud in his rookie year has faced adversity in more ways than one. While figuring out a new offense, Stroud also has a rookie head coach in DeMeco Ryans. The Texans also brought in a bunch of new players in the offseason. The expectations for this team have been exceeded, and Houston has a bright future ahead. Stroud has played well in close games and passed for three touchdowns and 274 yards while completing 16-of-21 passes in the Wild Card round against the Browns.
The Baltimore Ravens on the other hand, have had a very different season. Lamar Jackson held out for a new contract and now is the favorite to win league MVP. Bringing in veteran WR Odell Beckham Jr. as well as hitting in the draft on wideout Zay Flowers gave Jackson new targets and an opportunity to blossom this season. Justin Madubuike’s emergence on this defensive line and Roquan Smith’s performances contribute to this team in a big way.
Top Prop Bets for Ravens vs. Texans AFC Divisional Playoffs
Lamar Jackson Over 231.5 Passing Yards (-114 Odds on FanDuel Sportsbook)
Lamar Jackson in his last five games that stretched from late November to late December all resulted in wins. Three of those five games resulted in over 250 passing yards. The obvious problem for this prop is how much time Jackson has taken a break from the field. In years past we’ve seen this be a hindrance more than it has helped.
Despite the break, Jackson is as dynamic as any QB in the NFL. A home playoff game is a massive advantage for the Ravens, and with the possible return of TE Mark Andrews, Jackson could be due for a big day. If Baltimore can edge past the Texans, it would be the first playoff win for this team since 2021. A determined Jackson looks to be ready to vault over this passing yardage total in the AFC Divisional round.
Devin Singletary Over 58.5 Rushing Yards (-115 Odds on BetMGM Sportsbook)
With Singletary’s production in the Texans’ offensive scheme, this one looked fun to take a look at. In his last three games, the starting running back has rushed for over 60 yards each time. When you look at this team and specifically Singletary, the first half of the season was not a productive one. Performances of under 60 rushing yards and zero touchdowns are abundant.
Ever since Houston’s game against Cincinnati, Singletary has found his footing, and we have seen a massive uptick in his performance with seven games over 60 rushing yards. The Ravens don’t have the strongest run defense and this weakness is an attacking point for Ryans.
Nico Collins Under 77.5 Receiving Yards (-133 Odds on Caesars Sportsbook)
The Texans are battered and riddled with injuries as most teams are at this point in the season. This roster unfortunately is thin at the WR position. Tank Dell and Noah Brown are out indefinitely, while John Metchie and Robert Woods were limited participants in practice earlier this week. Nico Collins has taken a big step in terms of his role in this offense since Dell went out with an injury and derailed his season.
With Collins now the top WR on this team, the Ravens secondary is circling Collins’ name and will be sure not to give up any explosive plays. In addition, Baltimore has the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL and when you tie it all together, this line looks more promising when you take the Under.
Article contributed by Darrell Joyce.
