NFL Week 9: DraftKings Promotes $200 Bonus for Ravens-Jaguars Game

New sports bettors can claim $200 in bonus bets and three months of free NBA League Pass after placing a $5 wager on Thursday Night Football. The promotion applies to the Week 9 NFL matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Users must make their initial deposit and bet within 21 days to qualify for the bonus funds.

The Ravens face a significant roster change for the game. The team will start third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano, a shift from their starting and backup signal callers who were available last week. SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman backs the Ravens to cover as 10-point underdogs. He cited Jacksonville’s poor run defense, which ranks last in the league in Run-Stop-Win Rate. Nose tackle Davon Hamilton is out for the season, and edge rusher Travon Walker is playing through an injury.

Hochman noted that offensive coordinator Declan Doyle will likely use a simplified game plan. The strategy focuses on running back Derrick Henry and tight end Mark Andrews. The expert also pointed to Trevor Lawrence’s lower quarterback rating on the road compared to home games this season. Lawrence’s road rating stands at 89.9, while his home rating is 120.6. This is Jacksonville’s first road game in a month following a short week.

The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, projects the game will go Over 39.5 total points. The model entered Week 9 with a record of 60-51 on top-rated picks since 2024. It is up more than $5,000 for $100 players on betting sites. The Jaguars have averaged 36.5 points per game in their last two contests, including a 42-7 victory over Indianapolis.

SportsLine expert Larry Hartstein recommends a bet on Derrick Henry to exceed 17.5 total carries. Hartstein stated that the Ravens will rely heavily on Henry due to the uncertain quarterback situation. Henry played a limited role in the Ravens’ recent loss to Buffalo, recording 11 carries for 53 yards. He also had two catches for 7 yards in that game. The Jaguars allow an NFL-low 77.4 rushing yards per game, but they lost safety Eric Murray and tackle Hamilton to season-ending injuries.

Bettors can combine the Ravens spread, the Over, and the Henry prop into a single same-game parlay at DraftKings. This combination offers odds of +360. A $100 stake on this parlay would yield a profit of $360 if all three selections win. The odds are subject to change before the game begins.

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