The official start to preseason football kicks off tonight in Charm City, as the Indianapolis Colts visit the Baltimore Ravens.
The Colts will be looking for answers on who their starting quarterback will be, while the Ravens will treat this like a typical preseason opener by resting all their starters.
Here are my top Colts vs. Ravens predictions and NFL picks on Thursday, August 7.
Colts vs Ravens prediction
Colts vs Ravens Best bet: Colts 1H - 3.5 (-108 at bet365)
Who will ultimately win the Indianapolis Colts' starting QB job, Anthony Richardson Sr. or Daniel Jones?
Head coach Shane Steichen announced that Richardson will start this week and play halfway through the second quarter before Jones finishes out the half. They will swap roles next week.
That means we'll see nearly a full half featuring many Colts starters. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens will be playing exclusively backups, with Cooper Rush starting at quarterback. Devin Leary will likely play a larger portion of the game since Rush is the established veteran.
Last year, Leary was mediocre at best in the preseason and is the only option for the Ravens besides Rush. However, even if Rush does play the full half, it won't be a massive step up. He hasn't started a preseason game in three years and was inconsistent when he did.
He started eight games for the Dallas Cowboys last year, but went 4-4 with some superstar talent around him, and now he will be playing with young backups looking to make the roster.
Richardson needs to show up if he wants to win the starting job, and I think we'll see a better version of him than in recent performances. I love the Colts to jump up early and cover the first-half spread.
Colts vs Ravens odds
Colts vs Ravens live odds
Colts vs Ravens opening odds
- Spread: Colts +1.5 (-115) | Ravens -1.5 (-105)
- Moneyline: Colts +100 | Ravens -120
- Over/Under: Over 34.5 (-110) | Under 34.5 (-110)
How to watch Colts vs Ravens
| Location: | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD |
| Date: | Thursday, August 7, 2025 |
| Kickoff: | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV: | NFL Network |
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