The highly anticipated Week 1 of the NFL season is set to kick off on Thursday night in Kansas City as NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens face off against the 2-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. This game is a rematch of the 2024 AFC Championship game, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans.
NBC Sports is your one-stop shop for all the latest info and analysis you need heading into this epic showdown. From where to tune in for kickoff, the latest odds from DraftKings, player news and updates, to predictions and best bets from our team of experts, we have you covered.
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As for the current odds for the Ravens vs. Chiefs game, DraftKings posted the opening lines on May 14th with the Chiefs favored by -3. Despite some fluctuations over the summer, the line remains the same with the Chiefs at -3 and the Total at 47. Make sure to visit DraftKings for the most up-to-date game odds and player props for all matchups this week.
According to Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas), he believes Baltimore’s newest backfield addition, Derrick Henry, will have a strong debut. “I don’t care about the Spread. I don’t know who’s going to win…It’s a toss-up to me, but what I do want to bet on is a nice +500 price on Derrick Henry to score two touchdowns. This Ravens’ run-heavy team was looking for that absolute juggernaut in the Red Zone. Well, they got him in King Henry.”
With all this excitement and anticipation building up to the season opener, football fans are in for a thrilling ride as the Ravens and Chiefs go head-to-head in what promises to be an epic showdown on Thursday night.
