Commanders vs. Ravens Prediction, Spread, NFL Preseason Picks – Friday, August 28

August 28, 2026

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Baltimore Ravens WR Devontez Walker breaks a tackle during an NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings.

The NFL preseason is nearing a close, and there are 10 games taking place on Friday, August 28. To kick things off, it will be the Washington Commanders squaring off against the Baltimore Ravens at 6 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

The Ravens enter as home favorites against the Commanders in both teams’ preseason finales, as they return a 1.61x payout with a victory on PrizePicks Team Picks.

Below, we'll break down our Commanders vs. Ravens prediction and picks for Friday’s NFL preseason game, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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Commanders vs. Ravens Prediction, Spread, Over/Under for NFL Preseason – Friday, August 28

The Ravens enter Friday’s game as 3.5-point home favorites against the Commanders, returning a 1.61x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.

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Win Spread Total
WAS Commanders 2.22x +3.5 | 1.78x o33.5 | 1.85x
BAL Ravens 1.61x -3.5 | 1.96x u33.5 | 1.88x
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Commanders vs. Ravens Prediction on Spread for NFL Preseason – 8/28/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Commanders vs. Ravens prediction on the spread for Friday, August 28. 

  • It’s become popular for teams to hold joint practices ahead of their preseason matchups, and the Ravens reportedly dominated the Commanders this week.
  • The Ravens have won by at least 10 points in each of their first two preseason games.
  • Baltimore has allowed a total of 10 points in the preseason under new head coach Jesse Minter, and Washington scored only 13 points in its second preseason contest.
  • Even if both teams play their starting QBs limited snaps, the Ravens have the edge when their backups come in. Tyler Huntley and Joe Fagnano have been efficient.
  • Huntley has completed 11 of his 15 passes for 139 yards, while Fagnano has completed 37 of his 48 passes for 347 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT.
  • Washington has struggled to run the ball in August, averaging just 3.2 yards per rushing attempt.
  • The Commanders’ offensive line has been an issue since LT Laremy Tunsil went down with a potentially season-ending injury, and the Ravens have totaled 6 sacks so far.

Commanders vs. Ravens Picks, Player Stats for NFL Preseason on PrizePicks: 8/28/26

Here are the top Commanders vs. Ravens picks to target on Friday, August 28. Today’s NFL preseason picks for PrizePicks include WR Devontez Walker and K Drew Stevens.

Ravens WR Devontez Walker vs. Commanders: 23.5 Rec Yards 

  • Huntley and Fagnano have combined for a solid 8.3 yards per attempt across Baltimore’s two preseason games.
  • Walker has posted at least 31 receiving yards in back-to-back preseason outings.
  • With Zay Flowers, Rashod Bateman, Ja’Kobi Lane, and Elijah Surratt seemingly locked into the roster, Walker is competing to provide depth at WR.
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Commanders K Drew Stevens vs. Ravens: 1.5 PAT Made 

  • Stevens has yet to make multiple extra-point tries in a preseason game.
  • The Ravens have given up just 1 TD over their first two outings.
  • The Commanders totaled only 9 first downs and went 4-for-12 on third downs in their 17-13 loss to the Detroit Lions in preseason Week 2.
  • Washington could struggle to move the ball unless QB Jayden Daniels gets extended run, which is unlikely.
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It remains to be seen how much starters play for the Commanders and Ravens on Friday, so it’s unknown if we’ll see QB Jayden Daniels or QB Lamar Jackson. With Baltimore cruising through its first two preseason games, should we expect more of the same in Friday’s preseason finale?

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Skyler Carlin is an experienced writer with nearly 10 years of experience writing and editing NFL, NBA, MLB, CFB, CBB, & soccer content for FanDuel Research & USA Today. When he's not writing, he enjoys cooking, watching movies, & playing video games.