Ravens vs. Vikings Prediction, Odds, Spread, Trends for NFL Preseason Week 2

Jesse Minter and the Baltimore Ravens carried on the tradition of dominating in the preseason left behind by John Harbaugh. They cruised past the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7.

They'll face the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, who also secured a preseason win last weekend, beating the New York Giants 13-10.

Let's dive into the odds and my best bet for Saturday's exhibition showdown.

Ravens vs. Vikings Odds, Spread, and Total for Preseason Week 2

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread

Ravens +3.5 (-110)
Vikings -3.5 (-110)

Moneyline

Ravens +142
Vikings -170

Total

OVER 36.5 (-115)
UNDER 36.5 (-105)

Ravens vs. Vikings How to Watch Preseason Week 2

Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: U.S. Bank Stadium
How to Watch (TV): ESPN Unlmtd, WBAL-TV
Ravens record: 1-0
Vikings record: 1-0

Ravens vs. Vikings Betting Trends

Jesse Minter is 1-0 straight up and against the spread as a head coach in the preseason
Kevin O'Connell is 5-8 straight up and 6-7 against the spread as a head coach in the preseason

Ravens vs. Vikings Key Player to Watch

Elijah Sarratt, WR - Baltimore Ravens

There's going to be opportunities for Ravens wide receivers this season, and their 2026 fourth-round draft pick out of Indiana, Elijah Sarratt, has already made an impression. He hauled in six receptions for 66 yards in the Ravens' first preseason game. We'll see if he can put up similar numbers in this one.

Ravens vs. Vikings Prediction and Best Bet

Both starters are projected to play at least a few snaps in this preseason game, so I'm going to back the Ravens getting the points. They proved they can take care of business when they beat the Eagles in their first preseason game, and their backup quarterbacks looked impressive. Joe Fagnano went 22-of-28 for 224 yards and a touchdown.

The Vikings have more veterans at quarterback, but none of them looked impressive in their first game. The more J.J. McCarthy plays in this one, the more I'm going to like the Ravens' chances.

I'll take the points with Baltimore on Saturday afternoon.

Pick: Ravens +3.5 (-110) via DraftKings

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