Baltimore Ravens Thoughts Tonight
WynnBig
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I have Baltimore on the list this week and now @ -2.5 I like them even more. I understand once the game starts the off field issues are forgotten for a few hours but has the scrutiny of the past week worn the team down (especially the coaching staff?) Thoughts?
I am not looking forward to the banter tonight about Ray Rice during the game and the eventual comparison to Roethlisberger's reduced suspension from his problem a few year's back.
I am not looking forward to the banter tonight about Ray Rice during the game and the eventual comparison to Roethlisberger's reduced suspension from his problem a few year's back.
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I disagree with this. Baltimore's numbers were good last week. 400+ yds of offense, outgained Cincy. They were 8-17 on 3rd down. Held Cincy to 4-14 on 3rd down. Lost turnover battle 2-0.
Now they are in the same price range, vs Pittsburgh, as they were vs Cincy? I don't have Cincy even with Pitt. Maybe others do. There's definite value on Baltimore if they can put the bullshit aside and play football. Probably easier said than done.
I had Baltimore -1.5 last week vs Cin. I have them -4 this week.
We're actually agreeing here Ed. Let me clarify. A team that has good yardage numbers, converts it's 3rd downs but scores very few points will have bad efficiency ratings. That's why I said: 'the numbers last week vs Cincy were bad'. I meant that their efficiency ratings were bad. In the Harbaugh era their numbers have been much better at home, so I'm expecting a rebound. Thus the value is on Baltimore.
Just a note. Boxscore may say -3 TO's for Pittsburgh. But none of them were mistakes. All 3 forced. Gives the line a little bit more value for the Steelers, next week vs CAR. Keep it in mind and good luck.