Baltimore Ravens were 7.5 point underdogs for their Week 6 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. This was because it was expected that Lamar Jackson would miss a second game due to a hamstring problem.

Even though oddsmakers still favor the Rams due to the Ravens’ defensive struggles, they are unlikely to be as confident at home against a Jackson led team. Last week’s loss against the Texans changed their view of Baltimore.

Last week there was a four point swing in the expectation that two-time MVP would miss the game. Even if Jackson is on the rise, a similar swing could still make the Ravens underdogs at home in Week 6.

This is probably due to the Rams offense, which leads the league for yards per play, and a Ravens defensive unit that has allowed more points and yards than any other team this season. Los Angeles has accumulated 918 yards in the last two games, while Baltimore has allowed 809 yards and 81 points. Rams wide receiver Puka Ncua is a near-unstoppable player this season. He could take advantage of a Ravens defense that has been injured.

The Rams’ defense is also well-suited to stopping a Ravens offensive unit that had trouble moving the ball last week without Jackson. The Rams defense is ranked third in yards allowed per carry and has a strong pass rush that can make life difficult for Cooper Rush, the backup quarterback.

44.5 points (-115/-105)