At +700 Odds to Win Super Bowl 60, the Baltimore Ravens Are Betting Big—Is This Finally Lamar Jackson’s Year?

The Baltimore Ravens are no longer a team quietly creeping into Super Bowl conversations. With +700 odds to win Super Bowl 60, they’ve cemented themselves among the NFL’s top contenders. That puts them in the same elite betting category as the Kansas City Chiefs, San Francisco 49ers, and Cincinnati Bengals—powerhouses that have dominated recent postseasons. But as those odds suggest, the window is open. The question hovering over the 2025 NFL season isn’t just whether the Ravens can finally break through—it’s whether this is Lamar Jackson’s year to silence all doubt and reign supreme.

Jackson, the reigning NFL MVP, enters this season riding high off a dominant 2024 campaign that saw him capture his second MVP trophy. He dazzled with both his arm and legs, orchestrating a high-octane offense that consistently overpowered opponents. Yet, the disappointment of falling short in the AFC Championship Game—again—has lingered through the offseason. This time, it was Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs who crushed Baltimore’s Super Bowl dreams.

But the Ravens didn’t crumble. They doubled down.

This offseason, general manager Eric DeCosta made one thing clear: Baltimore is in win-now mode. And that belief is reflected in their offseason moves. With a strong core returning on both sides of the ball, an improved offensive line, and some new key additions, the Ravens are looking like a team primed to take the final step.

At the center of it all is Jackson. He’s no longer the young, electrifying wild card that skeptics once labeled “a running back who throws.” He’s evolved into a complete quarterback, a cerebral leader capable of diagnosing defenses, executing high-level reads, and making clutch throws when it counts. His 2024 season stats told the story: over 3,800 passing yards, 26 touchdowns, just 7 interceptions, and nearly 900 rushing yards with another 7 scores on the ground.

More importantly, Jackson stayed healthy. For the first time since 2020, he played a full season and was available deep into January. His durability and growth as a pocket passer have redefined the conversation around him. The Ravens aren’t hoping for a Lamar miracle anymore—they’re expecting elite play week in and week out. And Jackson seems poised to deliver it.

Still, the path to a Super Bowl is grueling. Even with +700 odds, the Ravens must overcome a brutal AFC gauntlet that includes Mahomes’ Chiefs, Josh Allen’s Bills, Joe Burrow’s Bengals, and a rising force in C.J. Stroud’s Texans. That’s before you even consider the NFC threats like the 49ers and Eagles, both stacked with playoff experience and championship rosters.

To overcome that, Baltimore needs more than just Lamar being Lamar. They need a complete team effort—and that’s what DeCosta has built.

On offense, the Ravens invested heavily in continuity and chemistry. They retained key contributors like tight end Mark Andrews and breakout wide receiver Zay Flowers, who enters his sophomore year after a stellar rookie season. Rashod Bateman is finally healthy, and Nelson Agholor gives Jackson a deep threat with veteran poise. They also brought in veteran running back Derrick Henry in a shocking free-agent splash. Pairing Henry’s power with Jackson’s speed creates a potentially devastating backfield dynamic that can wear down defenses over four quarters.

Up front, the offensive line remains a priority. All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley is back, and rookie center Zach Frazier has already impressed during OTAs and minicamp. With Kevin Zeitler returning at guard and Patrick Mekari as a flexible depth piece, the line looks solid—if not elite.

Defensively, the Ravens were already a top-three unit last season, and they might be even better now. Defensive coordinator Zach Orr, promoted from within, inherits a squad that thrives on chaos and versatility. Roquan Smith anchors the middle, with Kyle Hamilton emerging as a do-everything safety who disrupts both the run and pass. Justin Madubuike re-signed on a lucrative extension and remains a menace on the defensive line. And in the secondary, cornerback Marlon Humphrey looks to bounce back from injury, now paired with breakout star Brandon Stephens.

Orr’s biggest challenge will be replicating Mike Macdonald’s magic—a tall order, given that Macdonald’s schemes helped vault the Ravens to league-best numbers in takeaways, red zone defense, and third-down efficiency. But the personnel is there, and Orr knows this system as well as anyone.

Special teams, long a Baltimore hallmark, continue to be anchored by Justin Tucker—the most accurate kicker in NFL history. In a potential playoff game or Super Bowl scenario, that edge cannot be overstated.

Still, everything comes back to Jackson.

For all the team’s pieces, their hopes ride on No. 8. Can he elevate his play in the biggest moments? Can he deliver a signature performance under the brightest lights of January—and potentially February?

The narrative around Lamar Jackson has long been haunted by postseason struggles. A 2-4 playoff record doesn’t reflect his brilliance during the regular season. But his supporters—and teammates—believe the tide is turning. Each year, Jackson has grown. Each offseason, he’s added wrinkles to his game. And now, at age 28, he’s entering what many believe will be his prime years, both physically and mentally.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh has repeatedly emphasized how locked in Jackson has been. “He’s never been more focused,” Harbaugh said during minicamp. “He wants this. Bad. He wants to win a Super Bowl not just for himself, but for Baltimore.”

That hunger is showing.

Jackson has been organizing offseason workouts, spending extra time breaking down film with his coaches, and refining his deep-ball accuracy. His leadership—once questioned by outsiders—has never been more apparent. Younger players rave about his mentorship, and veterans respect his poise.

He’s not chasing personal accolades anymore. He’s chasing a ring.

And the Ravens are all-in.

The +700 Super Bowl odds are more than a reflection of Vegas confidence—they’re a signal that the football world recognizes Baltimore’s potential. They’re a balanced team with a transcendent quarterback, a seasoned coaching staff, and the battle scars of playoff heartbreak. That combination has often been the recipe for teams who finally get over the hump.

Of course, the road is long. Injuries happen. Surprise teams emerge. And the specter of Mahomes will continue to loom until someone knocks him off his AFC perch.

But if any team is built to do it, it might be this one. And if any quarterback is ready to rise above the noise, it’s Lamar Jackson.

Super Bowl 60 is still months away. But the stage is set. The window is open. And the Ravens are ready to fly.

The world is watching. And Lamar Jackson is ready to answer the only question that still remains:

Is this finally his year?

Baltimore thinks so. Jackson believes so. And at +700, it might just be the best bet in football.