The Baltimore Ravens will visit the Washington Commanders to close out the second week of NFL preseason games on Monday night. The Ravens went 10-7 last season and secured the sixth seed in the AFC Playoffs. They ended up falling to the Cincinnati Bengals 24-17 in the Wild Card Round. On the other side, Washington logged an 8-8-1 record in 2022 and failed to reach the playoffs for the second straight year. These teams participated in joint practices with one another this week before this game. 

Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET. Baltimore is a 3-point favorite in the latest Ravens vs. Commanders odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 38.5. Before making any Commanders vs. Ravens picks or bets, you need to see the NFL predictions and betting advice from proven SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein. 

A former lead writer for Covers and The Linemakers, Hartstein combines a vast network of Vegas sources with an analytical approach he honed while working for Pro Football Focus. Hartstein tied for 52nd place (out of 1,598 entries) in the 2022 Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest, going 53-34-3 ATS. Those selections formed the basis of his SportsLine NFL best bets article, which finished 36-25-1. 

In addition, Hartstein has gone 25-9 on his last 34 NFL picks involving the Commanders, returning $1,491. Anybody who has been following him is way up.

Now, Hartstein has set his sights on Ravens vs. Commanders and just locked in his NFL picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Now, here are several NFL betting lines and trends for Commanders vs. Ravens:

  • Ravens vs. Commanders spread: Baltimore -3
  • Ravens vs. Commanders over/under: 38.5 points
  • Ravens vs. Commanders money line: Baltimore -165, Washington +140
  • BAL: Under is 11-4 in Ravens' last 15 games overall
  • WAS: Under is 20-8-1 in Commanders' last 29 games overall
  • Ravens vs. Commanders picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why the Ravens can cover

This contest provides Baltimore's young players an opportunity to stand out to the coaching staff. Tight end Isaiah Likely has the skillset to cause mismatches due to his route-running and speed. Likely snagged 36 receptions for 373 yards and three touchdowns as a rookie in 2022.

Receiver Devin Duvernay is a speedy, vertical threat who owns strong tracking skills. Duvernay finished last season with 37 catches for 407 yards and three touchdowns. Linebacker David Ojabo can fly off the edge. Ojabo is a speed rusher who can be explosive when he gets his momentum going. The 23-year-old finished with 12 tackles for loss and 11 sacks during his time at Michigan. The Ravens will come out aggressively and look to extend its win streak to 25 in a row during preseason matchups. See which team to pick here.

Why the Commanders can cover

Washington hired Eric Bieniemy as its offensive coordinator this offseason. The Commanders are implementing a new system and have players looking to make a strong impression. Receiver Dyami Brown is a vertical threat with solid hands and strong speed. The North Carolina product has 17 receptions for 308 yards and two scores over two NFL seasons.

Running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. is a physical, downhill runner. At Kentucky, he piled up 3,644 yards and 32 touchdowns. In the win over the Browns, Rodriguez Jr. led the team with five carries for 39 yards. Tight end Cole Turner supplies Washington with an athletic pass-catcher with plenty of size at 6-foot-6. Against the Browns, the Nevada product had a team-high four catches for 31 yards. See which team to pick here. 

How to make Commanders vs. Ravens picks

Hartstein has analyzed this matchup and while we can tell you he's leaning Under the point total, he has discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over one side of the spread. He's only sharing what it is, and which side to back, at SportsLine.

Who wins Ravens vs. Commanders, and which critical X-factor makes one side of the spread a must-back? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of Commanders vs. Ravens spread hits hard, all from the red-hot expert who is 25-9 on Washington picks, and find out.