The Cincinnati Bengals will play host to the Baltimore Ravens Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium with an even spread. The over/under is set at 46 points while the predicted score is 26.5-23.7 in favor of the Ravens, according to OddsShark.
Ravens vs. Bengals 2014 picks and predictions: Who will win the AFC North toss-up?
The Ravens and Bengals are in a battle for AFC North supremacy, and Vegas doesn’t want any part of it when it comes to the spread.
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Baltimore is just 1-4 straight up and against the spread in its last five contests against AFC North opponents. The Bengals are struggling in October with an 0-2-1 record so far. They’ll look to get back on track in front of the home crowd with a win that would put them within striking distance of their opponent.
Andy Dalton and the Bengals' 19th-ranked scoring offense (22.33 points per game) will face the top-ranked Ravens defense that allows just 14.86 points per contest. If Cincinnati plays to its strengths, it will lean on running back Giovani Bernard and playmaker Mohamed Sanu rather than a defense that sits near the bottom of the league in yards allowed per game.
Las Vegas isn't touching this game when it comes to the spread, but the experts don't have the luxury of avoiding a hard stance. ESPN's panel has the Ravens winning by a 10-3 margin, while CBS Sports confirms the Ravens' ever-so-slight edge with a 5-3 prediction among its group.
SB Nation’s seven-man team sees things going the Ravens’ way, 5-2. For the full slate of picks, be sure to check out all picks and predictions for Week 8.
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