How Do The Baltimore Ravens Do In Away Games During First 8 Weeks?

The Baltimore Ravens, and their backers at Maryland sportsbooks, are in an unusual position heading into Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.

Last year’s AFC North champions and conference runner-up is 0-2 for the fifth time since Art Modell moved the team to Charm City 28 years ago.

Even though the Ravens play at Dallas this Sunday, oddsmakers at Caesars Maryland Sportsbook have coach John Harbaugh’s team as a one-point favorite against the Cowboys. A loss would equal the franchise’s worst start ever, tying them with the 2015 Ravens team that finished the season 5-11.

However, Ravens fans are hopeful the team returns to the form they’ve shown in recent years, having won 10 or more games in five of the last six seasons. Much of that success has been due to their success on the road during the first half of the season. That’s according to research from BetMaryland.com (the home of top Maryland sportsbook promo codes), using data from Sports-Reference.com. We reviewed the past five seasons (2019 to 2023) to see how the Ravens have played away from M&T Bank Stadium during the first eight weeks of the season.

Ravens Away Game Record During First 8 Weeks

Total Wins	Total Losses	Winning %
15	4	.789

The chart above does not count 2024. The Ravens are already 0-1 on the road, losing literally by a toe to the Kansas City Chiefs 27-20 in the season opener. Isaiah Likely barely stepped on the end line as he hauled in a would-be touchdown pass on the game’s final play, as the Chiefs (a three-point favorite) covered at Maryland sports betting apps. Harbaugh was planning on going for two before replay officials reversed the call on the field of a completed pass.

A Look Ahead At Baltimore’s Upcoming Road Games

The game against the two-time defending Super Bowl champions was the first of five road contests for the Ravens during the first half of this season. None of the remainder appear to be easy games.

Here’s a look at each opponent the Ravens will travel to in the coming weeks, with their current Super Bowl odds available at BetMGM Maryland Sportsbook. Despite Baltimore’s slow start, BetMGM still gives the Ravens odds of +1500 to win it all. That’s tied with the New York Jets for the seventh-shortest on its futures board.

Dallas, +2000 odds to win the Super Bowl at BetMGM (Week 3, 4:25 p.m. Sunday) – The Cowboys started the season with a dominating road win at Cleveland, but they were surprised 44-19 by the New Orleans Saints in last weekend’s home opener.

Stat that should give the Ravens hope: The Cowboys have given up 283 yards rushing over the first two games, including 190 last week against the Saints. Led by quarterback Lamar Jackson’s 167 yards on 21 carries, the Ravens have one of the best running games in the league. They’re averaging 5.7 yards per carry in 2024. See our Ravens vs. Cowboys odds page to keep track of odds movement and compare operators.

Cincinnati, +2000 (Week 5, 1 pm, Oct. 6) – Just like their AFC North rivals, the Bengals have started 0-2 in similar fashion: A brutal last-second loss at Kansas City and a shocking upset at home. Though it’s early in the season, this will be a must-win game for both teams as they try to get back into playoff position.

Stat that should give the Ravens hope: Jackson is 8-2 against the Bengals overall and has not lost at Cincinnati since 2018. A repeat of that pattern could boost Baltimore Ravens playoff chances.

Tampa Bay, +4000 (Week 7, 8:15 pm Oct. 21) – The Ravens face a dangerous Buccaneers team that has already scored a big win over another Super Bowl contender. Baker Mayfield led the Bucs to a 20-16 win at Detroit last Sunday.

Stat that should give the Ravens hope: Baltimore has won its past five games against Tampa Bay. Three of those have been on the road, including a 27-22 win on Oct. 27, 2022.

Cleveland, +5000 (Week 8, 1 pm Oct. 27) – The Ravens get another AFC North rival. This time, they’ll not only be on the road, but they’ll have a short week to prepare for the Browns, a team many expect to contend for a playoff spot this year.

Stat that should give the Ravens hope: Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has won his past two starts against the Ravens. However, in four career starts versus Baltimore, he’s only 2-2, averaging less than 205 yards passing per game while taking a total of 17 sacks in those contests.

For more information on where and how to bet on the NFL action in the Old Line State, check out our Baltimore Ravens betting guide at BetMaryland.com.

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