Another factor to consider is the 20-30% chance of thunderstorms during the game.
Storms will be widely scattered, but any sudden downpours could make the field and the ball slippery, slowing down the pace of the game and increasing the likelihood of turnovers.
Historically, heavy rain has decreased total points scored in NFL games by 6 points, while also reducing the point spread by 1.5 points.
Lighter rain decreases scoring by 2 points and the point spread by 0.5 points.
With the O/U set at 46.5 points for tonight’s Chiefs-Ravens game, the weather could be the game-changer. Will gusty winds and potential rain push the score under? Or will fair weather prevail and both offenses light up the scoreboard?
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