Chiefs vs. Ravens odds props predictions Mahomes stands in way as Lamar Jackson seeks first AFC Championship

The Baltimore Ravens host the Kansas City Chiefs in Sunday's AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET on CBS.The Ravens are a slight home favorite after their 34-10 win over the Texans in the divisional round. The Chiefs aim to advance to their fourth Super Bowl appearance under Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes is making his second career appearance in a road playoff game after Kansas City won at Buffalo, 27-24 Hyun-Jin Ryu Jersey in the divisional round.Chiefs vs. Ravens betting line for AFC Championship: Point spread, moneyline, totalHere are live odds for Chiefs vs. Ravens onfor Sunday's AFC Championship Game:Also check:||Chiefs betting news: Can Kansas City advance to fourth Super Bowl under Mahomes?Unlike years past, Kansas City (13-6 SU, 11-7-1 ATS) doesn't have the luxury of hosting the AFC Championship Game. The Chiefs hosted a record five consecutive AFC title games heading into this season.Baltimore is hosting its first AFC Championship after making it past the divisional round for the first time under QB Lamar Jackson.Mahomes rates the obvious edge in playoff experience with a 13-3 record in the postseason. He's competing in his sixth consecutive AFC Championship game, which boggles the mind. Mahomes has been KC's starting QB for six years and advanced that far every single season.The Chiefs are a slight road underdog for the second straight week after beating the Bills outright as a 2.5-point underdog. Remarkably, Mahomes is for his career.Overall, the Chiefs are now 2-0 ATS as a road dog this season. Kansas City rested its starters in a 13-12 win over the L.A. Chargers in the season finale. The Chiefs entered that tilt at SoFi Stadium as a 3-point underdog.Chiefs TE Travis Kelce scored two TDs in the win over the Bills. That marked Kelce's first return to the end zone since Week 12. If he's back to top form, that will be key in Kansas City's bid to upset Baltimore in a road game Yasmani Grandal Jersey . As Kansas City makes another run at the Super Bowl, the Chiefs are 2-0 ATS and 1-1 on the OVER/UNDER after beating the Dolphins and Bills in the playoffs.Shop around:|Ravens betting news: Baltimore's defense, Jackson's legs key to victoryBaltimore (14-4 SU, 12-6 ATS) overcame a sluggish first half to overwhelm Houston, 34-10. The Ravens shut the Texans out in the second half.Baltimore's been solid ATS as a favorite this season with an overall mark of 10-5. As a home favorite, the Ravens are 6-3 ATS but they did lose outright to the Colts, Browns and Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium.The Ravens allowed no offensive TDs to the Texans, as Houston's lone touchdown came on a 67-yard punt return by Steven Sims. Baltimore also held Houston QB Fernando Valenzuela Jersey C.J. Stroud to 175 pa sing yards.While Stroud was making his playoff debut, Mahomes is the most experienced playoff quarterback of his era. On Sunday, he'll be making his 17th career start in the postseason.The Ravens ranked fourth in the NFL with 28.4 points per game in the regular season. As impre sively Kenley Jansen Jersey , Baltimore limited opponents to a league-low 16.5 points per contest.Baltimore's defense is capable of limiting Kansas City's point production. The Ravens have not allowed a team to reach 20 points in their last five games.On offense, Jackson is a threat to run the ball often and find the end zone, as well. He led Baltimore with a 100 yards on the ground and two rushing scores in the win over Houston. He also threw for two touchdowns.It will likely take that type of performance to oust magician Mahomes from the playoffs. Jackson did outduel Mahomes in the most recent meeting between the Chiefs and Ravens in September 2021. He ran for 107 yards and two scores and connected for a TD pa s with two picks. One of Jackson's favorite targets -- TE Mark Andrews -- could return from an ankle injury against Kansas City on Sunday to bolster Baltimore's bid to advance to Super Bowl 58.Chiefs vs. Ravens props for AFC ChampionshipHere are select player props for Chiefs vs. Ravens from DraftKings.AFC Championship pa sing yards propsLamar Jackson 210.5 (O: -115, U: -115)Patrick Mahomes 242.5(O: -115, U: -115)AFC Championship rushing yards propsGus Edwards 40.5(O: -115, U: -115)Isiah Pacheco 63.5(O: -115, U: -115)AFC Championship receiving yards propsZay Flowers 48.5(O: -115, U: -115)Travis Kelce 62.5(O: -115, U: -115)Be sure to line shop for the best odds on player props at top-rated sportsbooks.Chiefs vs. Ravens prediction for AFC ChampionshipThis could be an instant cla sic. It Joe Kelly Jersey 's not hard to envision this game coming down to a late field goal. With the Chiefs getting +3.5 points at some shops in early wagering, grab that if you can get it. Otherwise, back the Ravens.Pick:Kansas City If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Sporting News has editorial oversight for this content.