Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs: NFL 2024 Week 1 Prediction

Judging by the oddsmakers, the chances of Kansas City winning are really high. However, the minimum gap of three points in the betting lines indicates that the game will be tense and unpredictable.

Last season, the Ravens led the NFL in rushing yards per game (156.4) and finished third in rushing touchdowns (1.5). A big part of that success was quarterback Lamar Jackson, who won the AP MVP award.

Jackson led the league in rushing yards (821), surpassing even the team's most productive running back, Gus Edwards (810). Edwards is in his second season and can be expected to improve. However, Baltimore's best hope will be the legendary Derrick Henry, who was second in the league in rushing yards (1,167) last season and is widely considered one of the best running backs of his generation.

Henry, now 30, has decided to leave Tennessee for Baltimore, likely with the goal of winning the Super Bowl. The best way to prove their claim to the trophy is to beat the defending champions in the season opener. But do the Ravens have what it takes?

The Kansas City Chiefs have won the last two Super Bowls, and their chances of winning the Lombard Trophy are high again this year. This is mainly due to the fact that their roster is virtually unchanged from the one that led them to the championship last season.

The team's main player remains quarterback Patrick Mahomes, as well as a reliable tandem with Travis Kelce and Raschi Rice. Head coach Andy Reid is still at the helm, so we can expect a successful season from the Chiefs.

However, despite their success last year, it is worth noting that they have not been as convincing in the regular season as they have been in the playoffs. Their record is 11 wins and 6 losses, with four of those losses occurring on their home stadium.

Last year, the Chiefs lost to the Detroit Lions 21-20 at Arrowhead in their NFL opener. Perhaps they will experience something similar against the Ravens this time. We assume that even if the Chiefs do not lose, they will not be able to cover the three-point handicap.