Lamar’s Return in Buffalo: Ravens vs. Bills – NFL Expert Picks & Predictions (11/1)
Written by: Nate Hornung
Published: Thu Oct 29, 2026, 4:32 pm ET
Read Time: 4 minutes
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Spread
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Moneyline
+3.0
100
54.5
-105u
+150
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Total
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-3.0
-115
54.5
-110o
-165
The Buffalo Bills are off of a bye week and back at home defending their two game winning streak. After losing to the New England Patriots, the Bills bounced back by squeaking out wins over the Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders in a mini "Wild West" roadtrip, winning by three points in each. Then they took some much needed rest, hopefully using that time to get ready to face a Baltimore Ravens team that is getting their guy back. Lamar Jackson is likely making his return this weekend. Can he help the visitors pull off an upset at Highmark Stadium? Find out with our expert NFL picks below.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills Game Information
Lamar Jackson is trending towards playing this Sunday on the road against the Buffalo Bills
Lamar Jackson is back taking first team reps at practice and is "on track" to start Sunday against the Bills. However, linebacker Roquon Smith and safety Kyle Hamilton remain questionable, and neither practiced on Wednesday. For Buffalo, Ed Oliver returned to practice this week, but Dalton Kincaid and DJ Moore were both in "non contact" jerseys for the second straight day.
Will we see a couple key sides of the ball without some skill players on both teams?
Matchup Information – Baltimore vs. Buffalo – November 1
- Venue & Location: Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, NY)
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Kick Off: 1:00 p.m. Eastern
- Broadcast: CBS
Ravens vs. Bills Betting Odds
Odds courtesy of BetOnline as of Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 3:25 p.m. eastern.
Spread
- Ravens +3 (-108)
- Bills -3 (-112)
Moneyline
- Ravens +138
- Bills -165
Total
- Over 54.5 (-110)
- Under 54.5 (-110)
Ravens vs. Bills NFL Analysis and Insights
The Ravens have dropped two straight games, putting up just 23 total points in the process. But now they have Lamar back. Does he make much of a difference? Of course, the offense is much better with No. 8 on the field. Plus the Bills defense hasn't really been able to contain anyone this season. Neither have the Ravens, and they might be a little depleted this weekend.
As the total suggests, I think we have a high scoring game, especially with it steaming from 51.5 to 54.5 where it currently sits. Both sides should be able to move the ball and put up points on the scoreboard. But in this contest, I'll back just one side to get over their total.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills NFL Expert Picks
The Bills score points. Plain and simple. Back them to do so at home this Sunday.
Best Bet: Buffalo Bills Team Total Over 27.5 (-135) BetOnline
I would advise you to get under the key number of 28, as a lot of books have this priced at 28.5 for around (-110). For me, paying this tax to get under four full touchdowns and PATs is fine with me… 27 points incoming.
The Bills are the highest scoring offense in the NFL, putting up over 32.5 points per game. That number remains above 30 in three games at home as well. So far this year, only two teams have cleared this number against the Ravens, but both were able to put up at least 31. Buffalo should add their name to that list at home.
They are at home, coming off a bye, and their visitors have lost two straight and come limping into this matchup against the second best team in the AFC. I said what I said.
I do not want to back the Bills defense to help them cover this number, and instead believe Buffalo will just try to outscore a Ravens roster that is led by a beat up Jackson.
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