Commanders vs. Ravens odds: Baltimore favored as Washington's QB status lingers

The Washington Commanders close out the preseason on the road against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium, with kickoff set for 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday. Kalshi traders have Baltimore at 66% and Washington at 37%, as of this writing.

Washington enters 1-1 in the preseason after beating Miami 20-7 and losing to Detroit 13-17, while Baltimore is 2-0 after wins over Philadelphia (24-7) and Minnesota (13-3). Both teams face the mandatory cutdown to 53 players on Aug. 30.

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According to Kalshi's 2026 NFL market-implied power rankings, Baltimore enters as the No. 4 team in the league while Washington ranks 21st.

Washington's starter situation remains unresolved. Head coach Dan Quinn has not committed to playing Jayden Daniels, citing offensive-line injuries as a factor. Backup Marcus Mariota is already out for the rest of the preseason with a sprained MCL.

Baltimore has followed the same approach all summer and head coach Jesse Minter kept Lamar Jackson out of both of the Ravens' first two preseason games, relying on joint practices for his evaluation work instead, and that pattern is expected to hold Friday.

With both starting quarterbacks likely limited or held out, the game turns on roster-bubble battles. Baltimore's center competition remains open behind injured Danny Pinter, with veteran Ethan Pocic working back from a torn Achilles to potentially claim the job.

Washington's line issues have been a running theme of camp and are a big part of why Quinn has been cautious with Daniels' snap count all preseason.

Both teams held joint practices against each other this week, giving coaching staffs a final look at their rosters before Sunday's cutdown. Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin and the rest of the starting offense got extended practice reps against Baltimore's defense, which is playing under new coordinator Anthony Weaver this season.

Kalshi traders have Baltimore winning by more than 3.5 points at 51%, as of this writing.

Kalshi traders have the total priced at over 33.5 points at 54%, as of this writing.

Kalshi traders have the Baltimore Ravens at 44% to win the AFC North, as of this writing, leading a division that also includes Cincinnati at 34%.

Kalshi traders have the Washington Commanders at 2% to win the Pro Football Champion market, as of this writing.

Kalshi markets now predict:

When is Washington Commanders vs. Baltimore Ravens? Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET.
Where is the game? M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md.
How can I watch? NFL Network.
What is Kalshi traders' current number? Washington 37%, Baltimore 66%, as of this writing.

Baltimore enters as the clear favorite with both teams' starting quarterback plans still unsettled, leaving roster-bubble battles at center and along Washington's offensive line as the real storylines.

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