The Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions meet on Monday Night Football in Week 3, both coming off impressive home victories after starting the season with losses. Baltimore beat the Cleveland Browns 41-17, and Detroit took down the Chicago Bears 52-21.

The Ravens are trailing the Cincinnati Bengals, while the Lions are behind the Green Bay Packers in their respective divisions. It’s important for both teams to secure a win, with the Ravens having a strong chance of taking the AFC North but a harder road for the Lions against the Packers after a previous loss.

The ITL team projects the Lions have a less than 14% chance to repeat their NFC North title. However, this chance boosts to nearly 19% with a win over the Ravens but falls below 10% if they lose. Conversely, the Ravens’ chances to win the AFC North exceed 74%, climbing to over 76% with a victory.

Statistics indicate that both teams might qualify for the playoffs regardless of their outcome on Monday night, but the viability of the Lions’ chance to succeed declines significantly with a loss. The data shows the Lions’ current playoff chances at 64%, which would drop to about 58% with a defeat, while the Ravens currently sit at 95%.

Ultimately, as both teams clash, the Ravens are favored by 4.5 points, with a projected score of 30-24 in their favor according to the ITL model.