In the five and a half seasons before Lamar Jackson became starting quarterback — 2013 through 2018 Week 9 — the Baltimore Ravens led at halftime in 49 percent of regular-season and postseason games.
In Jackson’s starts since Week 10 of the 2018 season, the Ravens led at halftime in 75 percent of games.
In the five and a half seasons before Jackson, the Ravens covered the first-half spread in 51 percent of games.
In Jackson’s starts, the Ravens covered the first-half spread in 65 percent of games.
If Saturday’s game against the Houston Texans goes like most of Jackson’s first 81 career starts, the Ravens will hold a halftime lead of at least seven points.
As of Tuesday’s NFL odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook, the Ravens are a big first-half favorite:
Spread: Ravens -6 (-110), Texans +6 (-110)
Moneyline: Ravens -275, Texans +230
If the numbers hold until kickoff at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, it’ll be the 16th time Jackson is a first-half favorite of at least 6 points. He’s 11-3-1 in those games, including 12 wins in the last 13 opportunities. And he’s 15-3 against the first-half moneyline as a favorite of at least +275, which also includes 12 wins in the last 13 opportunities.
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