Ravens vs. Colts prediction: Why Baltimore is favored to win in NFL Week 1 [2026]
Dimers' simulation model projects a 59.8% win probability for the Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Indianapolis Colts will take on the Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 1 action at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, commencing at 1:00 PM ET.
Dimers' proven NFL model projects the Ravens as the most likely winner in this Ravens vs. Colts prediction.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including projected touchdown scorers, best bets and player prop picks, backed by the same system that has dominated college football and NFL betting markets across multiple seasons.
Ravens vs. Colts prediction and odds
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Ravens a 59.8% chance of beating the Colts in Week 1 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Ravens winning 25-22. According to our model, the Colts (+3.5) have a 59.3% chance of covering the spread, while the 47.5-point over/under has a 52.8% chance of going over.
To see win probabilities for every matchup this week, check out our expert NFL Week 1 straight up picks.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best NFL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Spread: Ravens -3.5 (+117) / Colts +3.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Ravens -156, Colts +153
- Total: Over/Under 47.5 (-106/+104)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Spread: Colts +3.5 @ -115 via hard_rock
- Moneyline: Colts @ 40¢ via Novig
- Total: Over 47.5 @ 51¢ via Novig
According to our NFL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Colts +3.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Ravens vs. Colts TD scorers
Who will score a touchdown in Ravens vs. Colts?
According to our list of touchdown scorer predictions for Week 1, Derrick Henry is most likely to score an anytime TD in Ravens vs. Colts.
Our projections give Henry a 58.7% chance of scoring a TD at Lucas Oil Stadium, while the running back is a 15.1% chance of scoring the first touchdown the game.
Anytime touchdown scorer predictions
Baltimore Ravens
- Derrick Henry (RB): 58.7% probability
- Zay Flowers (WR): 30.8%
- Mark Andrews (TE): 30.3%
- Lamar Jackson (QB): 25.2%
- Rashod Bateman (WR): 20.8%
Indianapolis Colts
- Jonathan Taylor (RB): 55.0% prob.
- Tyler Warren (TE): 28.8%
- Josh Downs (WR): 23.7%
- Alec Pierce (WR): 22.1%
- Keenan Allen (WR): 17.3%
First touchdown scorer predictions
Baltimore Ravens
- Derrick Henry (RB): 15.1% prob.
- Zay Flowers (WR): 6.3%
- Mark Andrews (TE): 6.2%
- Lamar Jackson (QB): 5.0%
- Rashod Bateman (WR): 4.0%
Indianapolis Colts
- Jonathan Taylor (RB): 14.8% prob.
- Tyler Warren (TE): 6.3%
- Josh Downs (WR): 5.0%
- Alec Pierce (WR): 4.6%
- Keenan Allen (WR): 3.5%
Top player props
Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Ravens and Colts. Head to our NFL player projections page now to access a full list of player prop projections for every offensive player in this matchup and all other Week 1 games.
Quarterbacks
Of the starting quarterbacks, the Ravens' Lamar Jackson is projected for 223 passing yards, while the Colts' Daniel Jones is expected to throw for 240 yards.
Ravens rushing
- Derrick Henry: 83 yds
- Lamar Jackson: 44 yds
- Justice Hill: 12 yds
Colts rushing
- Jonathan Taylor: 76 yds
- Daniel Jones: 15 yds
- Seth McGowan: 8 yds
Ravens receiving
- Zay Flowers: 71 yds
- Mark Andrews: 38 yds
- Rashod Bateman: 32 yds
- Ja'Kobi Lane: 26 yds
- Justice Hill: 16 yds
Colts receiving
- Josh Downs: 52 yds
- Tyler Warren: 50 yds
- Alec Pierce: 48 yds
- Keenan Allen: 35 yds
- Jonathan Taylor: 21 yds
Game info & kickoff details
The NFL Week 1 action between the Colts and Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts
- Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Ravens, with a 59.8% win probability, will likely beat the Colts in Week 1 of the NFL season.
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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NFL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.




