It’s looking like a battle between backup quarterbacks in Green Bay on Saturday night for the NFL nightcap.
Malik Willis will start for the Packers in place of Jordan Love, who is dealing with a concussion while Tyler Huntley will likely be under center for the Ravens in place of Lamar Jackson, who’s doubtful with a back contusion.
Naturally, oddsmakers acted accordingly, dropping the pregame total from 46.5 points to 38.5 points as of this writing.
Packers vs. Ravens odds, prediction
While this game can go any which way, one thing is for certain: Willis is going to run.
The Liberty product adds a different element to the Packers’ offense with his ability to take it himself, and it appears oddsmakers may be underestimating his ability to do so.
In five career starts, Willis has averaged 41.8 yards on the ground, which is well above where his rushing prop (32.5 yards) is sitting at on bet365 Sportsbook.
Replacing Love last Saturday against the Bears, Willis easily hit this number, running for 44 yards on 10 attempts in two-and-a-half quarters plus overtime.
Packers head coach and play caller Matt LaFleur runs a slightly different offense with Willis in there rather than Love, giving the former many more run-pass options and roll out opportunities.
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The Ravens should provide plenty of opportunities for Willis to get out of the pocket, too.
As the Ravens have gotten healthier on defense, their pass rush has improved, having registered at least three sacks in each of their past two games.
While it likely won’t be pretty, Willis should use his legs a ton on Saturday.
The play: Malik Willis to have more than 32.5 rushing yards (-110, bet365 Sportsbook)
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