Ravens vs. Cowboys Player Prop Bets: Top Picks and Odds for NFL Rio Game

Matchup Context and Betting Odds

Oddsmakers have established the Ravens as three-point favorites for the historic international matchup, which features the highest projected point total of the week at 52.5 points, as reported by the New York Post. Both offenses rank near the top of the league after two weeks of play, with the Ravens holding an offensive DVOA of 33.8% and the Cowboys close behind at 30.6%.

The contest highlights a clash between the Ravens’ rushing attack and the Cowboys’ passing game. Baltimore boasts the league’s top ground game with a 35.1% rush DVOA, led by quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry. Meanwhile, Dallas relies on quarterback Dak Prescott and a receiving corps featuring CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens to test a Ravens secondary allowing 6.4 yards per pass.

Cowboys Player Prop Opportunities

Analysts point to several player prop bets available via DraftKings Sports for the Dallas offense:

• George Pickens 70+ Receiving Yards (+104): Pickens has experienced a slow start and drops through the first two weeks, but increased defensive attention on CeeDee Lamb is expected to create downfield opportunities for him.
• Javonte Williams Under 14.5 Rush Attempts (+100): Questionable field conditions in Rio and expectations for a high-scoring game point toward a heavier reliance on the passing game, limiting Williams’ workload after failing to exceed 12 carries in a single game this season.
• George Pickens Anytime Touchdown (+150): Looking to break his early-season touchdown slump, Pickens is positioned to capture his first score of the year during the marquee late-afternoon broadcast.

Ravens Injury Concerns and Defensive Matchups

Both rosters manage significant injuries heading into Sunday. The Cowboys’ defense will operate without linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, safeties P.J. Locke and Malik Hooker, and cornerback Cobie Durant, who are listed as out on the injury report. This defensive depletion presents an opening for Derrick Henry, whose anytime touchdown odds sit at -250, prompting alternate bets like a first-half touchdown scorer prop at +110.

Baltimore receiver Zay Flowers enters the game less than 100 percent and is expected to play on a limited snap count. For the Ravens, Lamar Jackson looks to rebound following a Week 2 loss to the Saints, with alternate props targeting 250 or more combined passing and rushing yards.