Week 12 Monday Night Football Odds and Predictions

Another week of NFL action is here, which means it’s time to highlight the Monday Night Football odds and decide how to bet.

Last week’s MNF game was not a fun one, but it also went exactly as expected. I predicted an easy win for the Houston Texans, and they responded by winning by 24 points. That made my picks of Houston to win and cover smash plays, while I also delivered a few other bets to help you profit.

Want to bet on Monday Night Football again this week? I’m back to look over the MNF odds and point you to my preferred bets. If you want more bets beyond my MNF picks, be sure to check out all of our week 12 NFL parlay picks.

What Channel Is Monday Night Football On?

• Sunday Night Football Announcers: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman
• Sunday Night Football Channel: ESPN
• Sunday Night Football Time: 8:15 p.m. EST

You can watch Monday Night Football on ESPN like always, while the legendary Joe Buck and Troy Aikman continue to call the biggest NFL primetime game of the week.

The action between the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers fires off at SoFi Stadium at 8:15 pm EST and can be viewed on ESPN.

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Monday Night Football Betting

The opening lines for this Ravens vs. Chargers tilt were a 3-point spread and a 50 game total. They have not budged, as there really weren’t any major injuries or big news to force the books to adjust.

Keep an eye on the status of Baltimore star quarterback Lamar Jackson, however, as he’s been a bit banged up lately. He’s unlikely to miss the game, but it’s worth wondering if playing at less than 100% could impact on the road against a stiff L.A. defense.

Overall, this game is pretty straightforward. The Ravens will be hoping to keep pace with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC North, and the Chargers could inch closer to overtaking the AFC West.

I’ll preview this game entirely, from odds to best bets, but if you want even more advice, consider using some of the top sports betting handicappers available online.

Monday Night Football Odds

The following Monday Night Football NFL odds are courtesy of ScoresandStats:

This projects as a really fun MNF showdown. Both of these games are playing really good football, they have winning records, they have star power, and they have a lot to play for.

Naturally, the top online sportsbooks are pricing this one rather tightly, with the visiting Ravens coming in as mild favorites. The Ravens are just 3-3 on the road this year and dropped to 7-4 with a loss last week, but are still the likely winners.

The margin isn’t wide, of course, with L.A. being at their best (4-1) in front of their home crowd.

Fans and bettors alike should anticipate a decent amount of points in this one, giving way to a healthy 50 game total. The Chargers are quite stingy as far as points allowed go, but both offenses together make it difficult to bet on the Under with much confidence.

Think you know how to bet on this week’s Monday Night Football game already? Place your bets at the top NFL betting sites. Should you need a bit more guidance, join me as I detail some interesting MNF betting trends for these teams.

Monday Night Football Betting Trends

Before you bet on MNF in week 11, consider some Texans vs. Cowboys betting trends:

Before you bet on MNF in week 12, consider some Ravens vs. Chargers betting trends:

Ravens vs. Chargers Betting Trends

• Ravens are 9-6 in all-time series
• Ravens are 4-1 in last 5 meetings
• Under is 4-1 in last 5 meetings

Baltimore Ravens Betting Trends

• Ravens are 5-5-1 ATS in 2024
• Ravens are 15-10-1 ATS since 2023
• Over is 9-2 in Ravens games in 2024

Los Angeles Chargers Rams Betting Trends

• Chargers are 7-3 ATS in 2024
• Chargers are 1-4 ATS as home underdog since 2023
• Under is 7-3 in Chargers games in 2024

Monday Night Football Predictions

Let’s take a closer look at some of the key matchups for this game as we make our Monday Night Football NFL picks. NFL stats are courtesy of TeamRankings and Pro Football Reference.

Baltimore Ravens Outlook

The Baltimore Ravens have again been one of the best teams in the NFL this season, fueled by yet another MVP-type campaign by superstar quarterback, Lamar Jackson.

Seriously, if Jackson hadn’t just wrapped up his second MVP win last year, it’s hard to imagine anyone building a convincing case that he isn’t deserving of a repeat victory.

Jackson hasn’t been the only heavy hitter for Baltimore’s offense like he has been in year’s past, of course. While he is impossibly enjoying perhaps his best season to date (25 passing touchdowns and the highest rating of his career (117.3), he’s gotten plenty of help from bruising tailback, Derrick Henry.

Henry has been a revelation for the Ravens offense, as he’s kept defenses honest when it comes to trying to stop Jackson through the air on the ground. Henry has been a stud in the red-zone, already scoring 13 times as a rusher in his first 11 games. He and Jackson have combined to form one of the league’s deadliest offenses (2nd in scoring and 2nd in RZ scoring).

It sounds crazy, but the 30-year old masher seems to have only gotten better with age. He has a shot at a second 2,000-yard rushing season, and is presently averaging a career-high 6.0 yards per carry.

The main point? Defenses can’t stop both of these guys, and Baltimore’s passing game is as dynamic as ever after adding Diontae Johnson in a trade.

Defensively, the Ravens haven’t been themselves. They are giving up 24.6 points per game (23rd) and they rank dead last against the pass. There are moments of solid play and John Harbaugh’s crew is still a presence up front (14th in sack rate), but if there is a blemish on their 2024 season, it’s this defense.

Los Angeles Chargers Outlook

The Chargers are the opposite of their opponent this week. While their offense isn’t bad, it’s a no-name unit filled with cast-offs and young, inconsistent prospects.

It’s worked out plenty well enough, though, as former Baltimore running back JK Dobbins has jump started a career riddled by injuries (10th in rushing yards and 6th in rushing touchdowns.

Dobbins hasn’t always been the most efficient runner with his new team, but L.A. remains committed to being a balanced offense, which has helped them rank 12th in rushing. They aren’t dropping the most yards or points on anyone this year, but they’re more efficient than ever.

The Bolts rank #1 in interception rate, 8th in yards per pass, and 13th in points per play. In a tasty matchup with a struggling Ravens defense, it’s fair to think they could have more success than usual.

While Los Angeles certainly could have some fun in this matchup, they’ve made a living off of a truly elite defense all year. They come into their week 12 Monday Night Football matchup ranking tops in scoring (14.5 points allowed per game) and fourth in sack rate.

Teams can pass on the Chargers, but typically it’s because they’re already losing. L.A. ranks 12th against the pass and is top-10 in opponent pass completion and yards per pass allowed.

The real kicker? Baltimore may find it hard to impose their will on the ground, as the Chargers rank 11th against the run and have allowed the fewest rushing scores in 2024.

Who Will Win: Ravens or Chargers?

It’s a classic clash of styles in this one. One team has been very good defensively, and just so-so on offense. The other has been lights out on offense, but a bit of a sieve on the other side of the ball.

Baltimore is without a doubt the more dominant team in terms of offensive potential. They have more proven star power, too, while their defense has flashed high-level ability at times this year.

L.A. offers solid value as a home underdog, but their elite defense did look a little human in a collapse last week against the Cincinnati Bengals. If that happens again on MNF, I don’t know if they’ll be so lucky to escape with a win.

The Chargers also just have to prove to people that they can be trusted. Last week was a reminder of how previous L.A. squads have flashed upside, but wilt in high pressure situations.

Until we see that not happen consistently, I’m going to side with the Ravens. In another fun Harbaugh Bowl, I’ll roll with the guy who has been coaching his team longer.

Bet: Baltimore Ravens -150

Monday Night Football Prop Bets

There is more to betting on MNF than the game itself. Take advantage of some fun MNF prop bets for week 12:

Quentin Johnston Anytime TD

• Yes +200

You can bet on the likes of Derrick Henry or Lamar Jackson to score in this game. They are good bets, but the pricing isn’t very appealing. It is with someone like QJ, though, and he has a way softer matchup by the numbers.

Baltimore’s pass defense has not been good on the year, while Johnston has the size to do major damage in the red-zone, as well as the speed to break big plays down the field.

So far he has a touchdown in five games this year, so he’s not the worst bet to find a score in one of the best possible matchups.

Bet: Yes +200

Derrick Henry to Score+Ravens Win

• Yes -108

The price for a Derrick Henry anytime TD isn’t great, but this player double wager allows you to attach that wager to a Ravens victory.

I already am picking Baltimore to win – and believe Henry is forever a great bet to find paydirt – so you can side-step the Ravens moneyline (-150) and Henry’s anytime TD odds (-300+) with this fun little loophole.

Bet: Yes -108

Best Bets for Monday Night Football

It is still a bit early as I write this, so there are not a ton of week 12 MNF props available. The two already mentioned are the ones I like the most.

If you’re looking for safety with your MNF bets, here’s a list of my top NFL picks for the game:

• Ravens ML -150
• Quentin Johnston TD +200
• Under 50 (-110)

You can also freely bet on Henry/Lamar to score. I do prefer Henry, of course, as he has stolen a ton of Jackson’s goal-line touches this season. On the year, he has 11 rushing scores to Lamar’s two.

I see Baltimore winning this game, so they feel like a smash bet at their -150 price tag. You can combine that and target that Henry/Ravens bet if you’d like. I also really like QJ to score and +200 for that bet in this matchup feels too good to pass up.

While Baltimore’s offense has major potential and this is a good matchup for the Bolts, I think the Under makes a lot of sense here. Chargers games have gone Under more often than not in 2024, and they do have the league’s best scoring defense.

I see this one playing out as more of a 20-17 battle that is decided by a field goal. Could it be time for the struggling Justin Tucker to get a win and remind everyone of his greatness? I think so.

Hopefully this week 12 Monday Night Football betting preview serves you well. We cover a ton of NFL topics each week, so be sure to have a look at our week 12 NFL predictions and more.

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