The Cincinnati Bengals held off the Baltimore Ravens for the AFC North title last season as those division rivals hit the gridiron together on Sunday in one of the highlight games of the Week 1 NFL betting slate.
The Ravens are 5-1 ATS in their past six season-Sportsbook contests, but they're also just 2-6 ATS in their last eight games against an AFC North division foe. Bettors will also be watching the spread closely in this contest, as the Bengals are 11-1-2 ATS in their past 14 games as an underdog of three points or less on the NFL odds dating back to 2006.
The Ravens are 5-1 ATS past six season openers and 28-2 SU as home chalk since 2010. Meanwhile the Bengals are just 1-6 ATS past seven divisional road games.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Bettors who were going with the Baltimore Ravens in this one found them listed as 1-point favorites on the betting line at Sportsbook. Fans betting on totals have seen that number set earlier in the week at 43 for Sunday over at Sportsbook.
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Computer Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Pick
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 26-18 victory for the Bengals. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cincinnati Bengals will try to spoil to the party on Sunday; they are 10-6-1 ATS against the spread this season, while the Baltimore Ravens are 7-9 ATS. Cincinnati is 10-7 on the over under betting totals; Baltimore is 7-8-1. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Cincinnati injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Baltimore Ravens rated this week at No. 22 and the Cincinnati Bengals sitting at No. 2.
How Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Stats Matchup
The game also pits Baltimore's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 20 PPG, against a Bengals defense that ranks No. 5 this week at 19.53 PPG. The Ravens aerial game is averaging 224.38 yards per game, more than the Bengals secondary allows through the air, 203.88 YPG per game.
Defensively, the Cincinnati Bengals feature the league's No. 11-rated road run defense, allowing 102 yards per game. The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, ranks No. 31 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 27-10 loser as they battled the Chargers at home. The Bengals failed to cover in the match as a 6.5-point favorite, while 37 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Andy Dalton led the way last time out for the Bengals, connecting for 334 passing yards, but failing to earn the victory in a 27-10 loss to the Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens Betting Odds Trends
Cincinnati is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 5 games
Cincinnati is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Baltimore is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Baltimore is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games
Baltimore is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati home to Atlanta, Sunday, September 14th
Baltimore home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, September 11th
