The Bills eliminated the Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round, beating them 27-25 in a game that saw a thrilling finish. Now, they will face off in Week 1, with both looking to get the 2025 season off to a good start.
Key Takeaways:
The Bills will play the Ravens on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in a Week 1 showdown at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
The Bills are currently favored by 1.5 points, a very tight line, considering these are AFC heavyweights, and the game is in New York.
Bills vs. Ravens Odds: Who Is Favored To Win?
The Bills are currently favored by 1.5 points to beat the Ravens in Week 1, meaning they must beat Baltimore by at least two points to cover the spread.
Team
Bills
Ravens
Spread
-1.5
+1.5
Total
51.5
51.5
Moneyline
+100
-120
What The Spread Tells Us
The spread indicates that this game is likely to go down to the wire, as the Bills and Ravens played a tight battle last season and are expected to do so again this season. Oddsmakers believe the Ravens have a chance to surprise the Bills on the road, and that the game will be decided in the final moments.
What The Moneyline Tells Us
The moneyline indicates that the Bills get the slight edge, especially since they were at home. The Bills have a slight edge because they are at home and are just a level above the Ravens.
How The Bills Win vs. The Ravens
The Bills can defeat the Ravens if they utilize Josh Allen's legs and powerful arm. Additionally, they can win this game on offense if James Cook can run through the Baltimore defense. They also must defend Lamar Jackson and not allow him out of the pocket. Then, they must contain Derrick Henry. They struggled in both aspects last season, allowing Henry to run for 199 yards in the regular-season game and 84 yards in the playoff game.
How The Ravens Win vs. The Bills
The Ravens have their two-headed monster, and that is Jackson and Henry. Baltimore usually wins games based on its ability to run the football efficiently. If they can do that again, they will have the edge against the Bills. The defense also must contain Allen and not allow him any room to run or throw. Likewise, cutting down Cook would be preferable, as he rushed for just 39 yards in the regular season and 67 in the Divisional Round.
Line: The Bills are favorites against the Ravens in Week 1 of the NFL season.
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History of Bills vs. Ravens
The Bills and Ravens have had some exciting games over the past 20 years. Recently, the games have been wild, as evidenced by the Bills' 27-25 victory over the Ravens in the AFC Divisional Round last season. Josh Allen is 3-2 (1-0 in the postseason) against the Ravens in his career.
Bills' Record vs. Ravens
The Ravens lead the head-to-head series 7-6. They have had a relatively new rivalry (since the Ravens officially became a team in the late 1990s). There is also some heat lingering from their playoff battle, which went down to the wire.
All-Time Best Bills vs. Ravens Games
The Bills and Ravens have engaged in many thrilling games. There are so many to pick from, but we were able to whittle it down to three games that caught our attention.
1. Ravens vs. Bills, AFC Divisional Round -January 19, 2025
This was an exceptional game from start to finish. The Bills won a gritty game that saw them force three turnovers. However, their most significant victory came at the expense of the Ravens. After scoring a touchdown to cut the deficit to two points with 1:33 left, the Ravens had a chance to tie. Unfortunately, they failed to convert as Mark Andrews dropped the pass from Lamar Jackson, which ultimately cost them the game.
2. Bills vs. Ravens -October 22, 2022
This was one of the best showdowns Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson have ever had. At one point in the second quarter, the Ravens led 20-3, and it looked like it was going to be an easy win. Instead, the Bills rallied behind Josh Allen, who set up Tyler Bass with a game-tying field goal to force overtime. Then, Bass added another field goal in overtime to win the game and complete a 17-point comeback.
3. Bills vs. Ravens - October 24, 2010
This was one of the best back-and-forth games between two teams that were not yet elite. The Bills led 10-3 before the Ravens took control. Then, the Bills rallied from a 10-point deficit. A Ryan Lindell field goal forced overtime. But Billy Cundiff nailed a game-winning field goal to win the game for the Ravens. It was a manic game for the quarterbacks, as Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 382 yards, four touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Joe Flacco had 250 yards and two touchdowns.
The Bills play the Ravens on Sunday, September 7th, 2025, from Highmark Stadium in Week 1 of the NFL season. It will mark a rematch of their classic AFC Divisional Round game from last season, where the Bills escaped with a 27-25 win.
The Bills won the first game against the Ravens on October 31, 1999. It was a tightly defensive battle that saw the Bills rally from a 10-3 deficit to shock the Ravens with just over a minute remaining, sealing the win.
The Ravens lead the head-to-head series 7-6 through 13 total games played over the past 27 years. However, the Bills lead the postseason series 2-0, having defeated them in the 2025 and 2021 AFC Divisional Round games.
The Bills are currently a 1.5-point favorite to beat the Ravens on September 7, 2025. While a lot can change between now and then, the Bills have a slight advantage due to the home-field advantage in this game.
You can place a bet on the Ravens-Bills game in Week 1 by using any of the licensed sportsbooks in Ontario. Some good options to choose from include betMGM, FanDuel, Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings Sportsbook, and PointsBet Canada Sportsbook.
Brandon Justice has nearly a decade of experience covering sports and betting, primarily working in college football, college basketball, NFL and MLB. His goal is providing detailed analysis on the trends & data of sports betting with a wealth of experience, including writing for The Action Network & Rivals.com.
