NFL Week Nine predictions, odds, TV details and betting tips: Ravens to get back on track

Where to watch

Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens
Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event, 6pm Sunday

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers
Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event, 9.25pm Sunday

Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings
Sky Sports NFL & Sky Sports Main Event, 1.20am Sunday night

Best bets for NFL Week Nine

Baltimore Ravens -9
2pts 19-20 Coral, Ladbrokes

Green Bay Packers +3.5
3pts 8-11 BoyleSports

Over 46.5 points in Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings
3pts 10-11 general

Arizona Cardinals 
2pts 5-6 general

Washington Commanders -4
3pts 5-4 Coral, Ladbrokes

Under 42.5 points in Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns
2pts 10-11 general

Kyle Pitts over 47.5 receiving yards for Atlanta Falcons vs Dallas Cowboys
1pt 10-11 bet365

NFL Week Nine acca predictions

Washington Commanders to beat New York Giants
Atlanta Falcons to beat Dallas Cowboys
Cincinnati Bengals to beat Las Vegas Raiders
Buffalo Bills -6 against Miami Dolphins

Pays around 19/4 with bet365

This week's NFL TV game predictions

Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens predictions

Baltimore looked like Super Bowl contenders when winning five games in a row, but they were brought back down to earth last week when they lost 29-24 to Cleveland.

The Ravens had scored at least 28 points in each of those five wins, and they will expect to get back on track when they host the Denver Broncos.

Denver are 5-3 this season but they are punching above their weight under coach Sean Payton. The Broncos passing offence has struggled and they have the fifth-fewest passing yards per attempt, while rookie quarterback Bo Nix has thrown only eight touchdown passes.

While Nix has slowly improved, his better performances have come against the Raiders, Saints and Panthers - some of the weaker teams in the league. Baltimore's defensive struggles have come against top performers such as Patrick Mahomes, Dak Prescott, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow and Jayden Daniels, so they should be confident of keeping Nix under wraps.

The Ravens have battered anyone in their path on the ground, averaging 6.2 yards per carry thanks to quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry.

Henry has recorded at least 92 yards in five of his last six games, and it is tough to see the Broncos handling this flexible Ravens unit. Baltimore let themselves down last week against the Browns and the Broncos could pay the price.

Best bet for Denver Broncos at Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens -9
2pts 19-20 Coral, Ladbrokes

Verdict by Andrew Wilsher

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers predictions

One of the highlights of the Week 9 slate sees Detroit travelling to Lambeau Field to take on Green Bay in a huge NFC North encounter.

The Lions have a slim lead in the race for the divisional title thanks to five-consecutive victories and they could be in better health for this game after Packers quarterback Jordan Love suffered a groin injury last week.

He is expected to try to play and they will need him, with the Lions averaging 38.4 points per game over the last five weeks. While Detroit can only beat what is put in front of them, the Vikings are the only team they have faced this season who have a winning record.

Detroit's defence has held opponents to 19.1 points per game, the eighth-best record in the NFL, but their secondary has been exposed at times and Love should be able to punish them if he starts.

The Packers have already won two games without Love this season, as Malik Willis led them to wins over the Colts and Titans, and Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur has a 22-10 record against the handicap as an underdog. His team should be able to push Detroit all the way in front of their own fans.

Best bet for Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers +3.5
3pts 8-11 BoyleSports

Verdict by Luke Lindholm

Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings predictions

The Minnesota Vikings will look to return to winning ways when they host the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday's late game.

Kevin O'Connell's team went into their Week Six bye undefeated, but they have since lost back-to-back games to the Lions and Rams.

Minnesota have rewarded their fans for their support, averaging 32 points in their home games and they will expect another strong showing against a Colts defence that has allowed 379.6 yards per game.

The Colts have struggled to register sacks this season, but they should at least get a boost offensively by making the switch to veteran quarterback Joe Flacco.

Anthony Richardson's demotion has been the talk of the town in Indianapolis, but Flacco has performed well when given the chance this season. He has been sacked only six times in three games as a starter and he has thrown seven touchdowns with just one interception.

The Colts should be able to score at least 20 points, making the line look a little low for a game involving the prolific Vikings.

Best bet for Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings

Over 46.5 points in Indianapolis Colts at Minnesota Vikings
3pts 10-11 general

Verdict by Chris Farley

Tom Hill's Week Nine best bets

Best money line bet

Arizona Cardinals 
2pts 5-6 general

The Cardinals host the Bears, with the visitors hoping to bounce back after losing 18-15 to the Commanders last week when Jayden Daniels' threw a incredible last-play Hail Mary touchdown pass to Noah Brown.

Arizona have won three of their last five games and their defeats have come against the Bills, Lions, Commanders and Packers, who could all be playing in the playoffs this season.

Three of Chicago's wins have come against the struggling Titans, Panthers and Jaguars, and they have not beaten a team with a winning record. The Bears look overrated and the Cardinals' offence should get the job done.

Best handicap bet

Washington Commanders -4
3pts 5-4 Coral, Ladbrokes

Last week's dramatic finish saw the Commanders win their sixth game in seven weeks and things are looking good for Dan Quinn's outfit as they prepare for their NFC East clash with the Giants.

Daniels overcame a rib injury to play last week and led the Commanders to a 21-18 win over the Giants in Week Two.

The Giants have lost three games in succession, scoring just 28 points in those games, and quarterback Daniel Jones has not managed a single touchdown pass during that time.

Washington are the better team in all areas and should prove that at the MetLife Stadium.

Best points bet

Under 42.5 points in Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns
2pts 10-11 general

The Los Angeles Chargers have limited teams to just 13 points per game this season, the best record in the NFL.

They face the Browns this week, who have turned to back-up quarterback Jameis Winston after Deshaun Watson was ruled out for the season.

Winston provided a spark against the Ravens last week, but Baltimore went into that game on a short week and the Chargers should keep things tight in another low-scoring affair.

Best prop bet

Kyle Pitts over 47.5 receiving yards
1pt 10-11 bet365

Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts has found some rhythm in recent weeks and scored two touchdowns in last week's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers.

Pitts caught four passes for 91 yards and now has 29 catches for 419 yards this season, with at least 65 yards in each of his last four outings.

He faces a Cowboys defence who have conceded 310 yards to tight ends so far in 2024, including 128 to 49ers star George Kittle last week.

The Cowboys have given up over 40 yards to tight ends in four separate games, and with Pitts in form, he should be able to punish Dallas.

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