The Baltimore Ravens open the 2026 season on the road as a short favorite, and the spread has already tightened. Baltimore sits at -3 (-120) at Indianapolis for Sunday’s 1:00 PM ET kickoff at Lucas Oil Stadium. That number opened at -3.5. Both clubs finished 8-9 a year ago and both watched the playoffs from home, yet they arrive at Week 1 from very different places. Below is the full breakdown of the Ravens vs. Colts spread, the moneyline, the total, and where the betting market is leaning.
Last Updated: Friday, September 11, 2026
Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts — Time & How to Watch
| Where | Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis IN |
| When | Sunday, September 13 – 1:00 PM ET |
| TV | CBS |
Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts Matchup Overview
Baltimore arrives with a new voice in the building. Jesse Minter takes over as head coach, replacing John Harbaugh after an 8-9 season that ended without a postseason berth. Minter is a defensive coach by background, and the front office spent heavily on that side. Edge rusher Trey Hendrickson arrived from Cincinnati, and veteran lineman Calais Campbell returned to Baltimore on a one-year deal.
The offense changed shape too. Declan Doyle, 29, is the new coordinator and the youngest in the league. Lamar Jackson remains the constant, and he has declared himself fully healthy heading into the opener. Still, a first-year head coach, a first-time play-caller, and a reshuffled interior offensive line are three unknowns stacked on top of each other in Week 1.
Indianapolis is carrying a different kind of baggage. The Colts opened last season 8-2, their best 10-game start since 2009. Then came a seven-game losing streak out of the bye. They finished 8-9 and became the first team in NFL history to start 8-2 and end with a losing record. That was a fifth straight year outside the playoff field for Shane Steichen’s group.
The collapse had a clear trigger. Quarterback Daniel Jones tore his Achilles in Week 14 against Jacksonville and did not play again. Jones is back atop the depth chart for Sunday, his first start since December. Jonathan Taylor anchors the run game after breaking the franchise rushing touchdown record last season. Tight end Tyler Warren and receiver Josh Downs give Jones familiar targets, though Alec Pierce has been limited in practice this week with a heel issue.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | -3 (-120) | -175 | U 48 (-115) |
| Colts | +3 (+100) | +150 | O 48 (-105) |
Odds accurate as of Friday, September 11, 2026 via TheSpread.com. Odds change, get the latest NFL Odds – Futures – Props
Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts — Who Is the Public Betting?
| Ravens | 65% | 35% | Colts |
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NFL Betting Angle for Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts
The line movement is the most interesting part of this market. Baltimore opened at -3.5 and now sits at -3 with -120 juice attached. The moneyline followed the same path, shortening from -185 to -175. In other words, money has trimmed the Ravens’ number even while the public leans their way.
That gap matters. Spread tickets sit 65 percent on Baltimore, and the moneyline split is far more lopsided than that. When a favorite draws that kind of support and the price still moves toward the underdog, it usually signals that sharper money disagrees with the crowd. Buying the extra half point off the key number of three is the market’s way of respecting Indianapolis at home.
The case for Baltimore is straightforward. Jackson is healthy, Hendrickson and Campbell upgrade a pass rush that should trouble a quarterback in his first game back from an Achilles tear, and the Colts have not proven anything since mid-November of last year. The case for Indianapolis is equally real. The Ravens are breaking in a new head coach, a 29-year-old play-caller, and a rebuilt offensive line on the road in a dome. Week 1 is where continuity gaps show up most.
The total tells its own story. It opened at 47.5 and ticked up to 48, with the under carrying the slightly higher price. That is a modest move, but it points at an expectation of tempo rather than a grind. Bettors who like the game to stay tight can look at the +3 (+100) price, which takes the juice out of the number entirely. Those who trust the talent gap have to accept laying -120 on a road favorite with a brand-new staff. More of our latest NFL picks coverage is available for the rest of the Week 1 slate.
Baltimore’s Rebuilt Pass Rush Meets Daniel Jones’ Return
The single most instructive matchup on Sunday is Baltimore’s front against an Indianapolis pocket that has to protect a quarterback nine months removed from Achilles surgery. Hendrickson is the headline signing, and Campbell brings interior length on early downs. Minter built his reputation on pressure packages, and a season opener is the ideal time to unveil looks no opponent has film on.
Jones is the counterweight. He was playing the best football of his career before the injury, and Indianapolis has said publicly that he looks like himself again. Mobility is the question nobody can answer until live bullets fly. If Jones can still escape the pocket and extend plays, Baltimore’s aggression becomes a liability. If he hesitates, the Ravens will win the down-and-distance battle and the game script tilts hard.
Baltimore has its own health questions up front. Defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike has been limited this week while working back from a neck injury, and linebacker Teddye Buchanan has been limited with a knee issue. Neither has been ruled out. On offense, receiver Zay Flowers practiced fully after a hamstring scare, which removes one worry from Jackson’s side of the ball. Indianapolis listed defensive tackle Grover Stewart as a non-participant for rest on Thursday, a routine veteran designation rather than an injury flag.
NFL Ravens vs. Colts FAQ: Sunday September 13, 2026
What time does the Ravens vs. Colts game start?
The Baltimore Ravens and Indianapolis Colts kick off at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday, September 13, 2026. It is the Week 1 opener for both teams and one of the early-window games on the NFL’s opening Sunday slate.
What channel is the Ravens vs. Colts game on?
CBS carries Ravens vs. Colts on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Andrew Catalon handles play-by-play with Logan Ryan on color analysis and AJ Ross reporting from the sideline. The game is a regional broadcast, so coverage maps vary by market.
Where are the Ravens and Colts playing?
The game is at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, the Colts’ home venue. Indianapolis is the designated home team for this Week 1 matchup, and the retractable-roof stadium takes weather out of the equation for both offenses.
Who won the last meeting between the Ravens and Colts?
Indianapolis won the last meeting 22-19 in overtime on September 24, 2023, in Baltimore. Matt Gay ended it with a 53-yard field goal in the extra period. The two teams have not played since, so Sunday is the first meeting in three seasons.
Who is starting at quarterback for the Ravens and Colts?
Lamar Jackson starts for Baltimore and Daniel Jones starts for Indianapolis. Jones sits atop the Colts’ first unofficial depth chart of the regular season, his first start since a torn Achilles ended his 2025 campaign in December.