Ravens vs Cowboys +1.5 O/U 36.5
| Category | Details |
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| Date | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
| Time | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| Location | AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX |
| TV Broadcast | NFL Network |
| Betting Line | Cowboys -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 36.5 |
This should be a fun game at AT&T stadium as the Ravens come down to play. What We should be saying is that the 2nd and 3rd string is coming to play for both teams as we will not see too may big names.
🔥 Key Storylines
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Quarterback Duel:
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Joe Milton III starts for Dallas, looking to solidify his role as Dak Prescott’s backup. He’s a gifted athlete with a cannon arm but struggles with accuracy and decision-making.
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Cooper Rush returns to Dallas after seven seasons, now backing up Lamar Jackson in Baltimore. He’s motivated to bounce back after a rough debut (2-for-4, 16 yards, 1 INT).
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Passing Game Focus:
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Both teams are expected to emphasize aerial attacks. With Milton and Rush getting extended reps, analysts predict a high-scoring game and recommend betting the Over 36.5.
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Defensive Depth Tests:
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Ravens: Rookie CBs Bilhal Kone and Robert Longerbeam are out for the season. Watch for T.J. Tampa, Jalyn Armour-Davis, and Reuben Lowery to step up.
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Cowboys: Injuries to Trevon Diggs, Caelen Carson, and Shavon Revel Jr. have thinned their secondary. Kaiir Elam is emerging, but depth remains a concern.
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Edge Rushers to Watch:
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Baltimore’s young pass rushers like David Ojabo, Adisa Isaac, and standout rookie Mike Green are expected to feast on Dallas’ shallow offensive line depth.
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👀 Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Role/Storyline |
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| Ravens | Cooper Rush | Former Cowboy, now backup QB for Lamar Jackson |
| Ravens | Mike Green | Rookie edge rusher, disruptive in Week 1 |
| Ravens | Reuben Lowery | Versatile DB trying to crack the 53-man roster |
| Cowboys | Joe Milton III | Raw but athletic QB, starting vs. Ravens |
| Cowboys | Tyler Booker | 1st-round OL making debut, key to protecting Milton |
| Cowboys | Jaydon Blue | Rookie RB, returning from injury |
Weather: Dome stadium
Prediction:
This game isn’t hard to figure out. While new Cowboys coach Brian Shottenheimer is 0-1 in the preseason, there is nothing for me to go by to tell me that they will try to win the game. On the other hand, Ravens coach John Harbaugh is the GOAT of preseason football at 46-16. He is 21-6 during the middle weeks of preseason football, and I expect that effort to continue. The price on the spread is tempting, but the rule of thumb is to not lay -1.5 in preseason football as many times the game is decided by one point or ties. Gonna go with what has worked over 10 plus years.
Ravens ML -132 – 1.5 stars
