The Detroit Lions are facing a tough matchup on the national stage against the Baltimore Ravens, and it appears the national NFL media is expecting Baltimore to win, but the Lions to cover in a close shootout.

I scanned a handful of national football sites for some picks and some thoughts. Take a look.

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco: Ravens win, 37-30

“This will be fun as both teams can score. The Lions scored 52 last week, while the Ravens scored 41. I don’t think either will come close to those numbers, but they will get into the 30s. Look for the Ravens at home to win a fun shootout.”

CBS Sports’ John Breech: Ravens 41-31

“I know they lost in Week 1, but the Ravens might be the scariest team in the NFL. They’ve played two games and they have hit the FORTY-POINT mark in both games. … If yo

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