Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals Prediction, Odds
A good Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals prediction when looking at online oddsmakers reaction to this game would be that the Bengals are destined for a win. A few of the wise guy shops are moving the line down. Odds on this game opened at Cincinnati -1 ½ and have moved up to Baltimore -3.
The Bengals have already shocked Baltimore once this season and took control of the AFC North in doing so. They were a huge long shot to do so early on.
In Baltimore, Quarterback Carson Palmer led the Bengals 80 yards with the help of three Ravens penalties that accounted for 30 yards and a couple of first downs.
"I see this as a two-game season," Bengals wide receiver Chad Ochocinco said, "from the standpoint that with a win this week and next week in Pittsburgh, it's really setting us up for a playoff berth. And after that, continuing to win and be successful throughout the season could really give us a bye week."
From NFL.com: In their three losses this season -- all close games that came down to the wire -- the Ravens are passing the ball on 69.5 percent of their offensive plays. In their four wins, they are passing the ball just 49.3 percent of the time. Offensive coordinator Cam Cameron has done a great job of grooming Joe Flacco, but he must try to maintain balance in his play-calling.
The Ravens were getting over 80 percent of the backing from the betting public.
More than 60 percent of the sports handicapping experts are offering a prediction that the Ravens will cover here.
The Bengals, however, are 7-3 in this series. They have won 4 of the last 6 games played against Baltimore, including the gamer earlier this season on the road.
Except for 2008, Cincinnati had won its three previous games at home.
Some important Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals odds trends to consider before betting on this game:
The Ravens are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 games as a favorite.
The Ravens are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a bye week.
Baltimore is 13-4 ATS in their last 17 games following a S.U. win.
Baltimore is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 road games.
The Ravens are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 vs. AFC.
The Ravens are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Baltimore is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. AFC North.
The Ravens are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
The Ravens are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite.
The Bengals are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog.
The Bengals are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games following a ATS win.
The Bengals are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 vs. AFC.
The Bengals are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a bye week.
Gambling911.com's Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals prediction in this game is that the Bengals cover the 2 points and probably win.
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Dan Shapiro, Gambling911.com
