Lions vs. Ravens prediction: Baltimore favored to win MNF Week 3, 2025

NFL action continues on Monday at 8:15PM ET as the Detroit Lions lock horns with the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NFL model predicts the Ravens as the most likely winner of today's game.

This gameday Lions vs. Ravens betting preview builds on my Lions vs. Ravens prediction that was published earlier in the week.

For further insights into today’s game, including the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Lions vs. Ravens predictions page.

Lions vs. Ravens Predictions

Since our Lions-Ravens predictions earlier in the week, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NFL game between the Lions and Ravens 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Ravens a 65% chance of defeating the Lions in Week 3 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Ravens winning 29-24.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Lions and Ravens each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 53.5-point over/under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Lions vs. Ravens odds

We have sourced the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lions	Ravens
Spread	+4.5 (-105)	-4.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+200	-235
Total	o53.5 (-115)	u53.5 (-102)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Lions vs. Ravens picks and best bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Lions vs. Ravens matchup is on the moneyline.

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Lions vs. Ravens TD scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Lions vs. Ravens?

According to our model, Baltimore's Derrick Henry is most likely to score the first touchdown in Lions vs. Ravens.

Our projections give Henry a 14.1% chance of scoring the first TD at M&T Bank Stadium, while the Ravens running back is a 60.7% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First touchdown scorer predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	First TD Probability
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB)	11.4%
David Montgomery (RB)	8.6%
Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR)	7.6%

Baltimore Ravens

Player	First TD Probability
Derrick Henry (RB)	14.1%
Zay Flowers (WR)	8.3%
Mark Andrews (TE)	5.8%

Anytime touchdown scorer predictions

Detroit Lions

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Jahmyr Gibbs (RB)	56.1%
David Montgomery (RB)	46.5%
Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR)	42.4%

Baltimore Ravens

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Derrick Henry (RB)	60.7%
Zay Flowers (WR)	42.6%
Mark Andrews (TE)	32.0%

Lions vs Ravens player props

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Lions vs. Ravens quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Lions' Jared Goff is projected to throw for more yards than the Ravens' Lamar Jackson.

Lions rushing

Jahmyr Gibbs, David Montgomery and Jared Goff are projected to be the leading rushers for the Lions.

Player	Position
Jahmyr Gibbs	RB
David Montgomery	RB
Jared Goff	QB

Ravens rushing

Derrick Henry, Lamar Jackson and Justice Hill are expected to lead the Ravens in rushing yards.

Player	Position
Derrick Henry	RB
Lamar Jackson	QB
Justice Hill	RB

Lions receiving

Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jameson Williams, Sam LaPorta, Jahmyr Gibbs and Isaac TeSlaa are projected to top the receiving yards for the Lions.

Player	Position
Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR
Jameson Williams	WR
Sam LaPorta	TE
Jahmyr Gibbs	RB
Isaac TeSlaa	WR

Ravens receiving

Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Mark Andrews, DeAndre Hopkins and Justice Hill are projected to lead the Ravens in receiving yards.

Player	Position
Zay Flowers	WR
Rashod Bateman	WR
Mark Andrews	TE
DeAndre Hopkins	WR
Justice Hill	RB

Lions vs. Ravens game-day updates and essential details

The NFL Week 3 game between the Ravens and Lions at M&T Bank Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:15PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens
• Date: Monday, September 22, 2025
• Time: 8:15PM ET/5:15PM PT
• Venue: M&T Bank Stadium

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Conclusion

We predict the Ravens, with a 65% win probability, will likely beat the Lions in Week 3 of the NFL season.

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