Last Updated on December 20, 2009 3:10 pm by Anthony Rome
Bears vs. Ravens Pick
The Baltimore Ravens hope to keep their playoff hopes alive when they host the Chicago Bears at 4:15PM ET on Sunday.
The Bears lost to the Packers 21-14 as a 4-point underdog in Week 14, as the combined score fell under the posted total of 42 points. Jay Cutler passed for 209 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions, while Johnny Knox caught five passes for 83 yards with a touchdown.
The Ravens crushed the Lions 48-3 as a 14-point favorite in Week 14, as the combined score went over the posted total of 40.5 points. Ray Rice rushed for 166 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries for Baltimore, while Joe Flacco threw for 230 yards and a touchdown.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have made the Ravens 11-point favorites over the Bears in Week 15. The over/under total for this game has been set at 38.5 points.
Chicago is 0-5 against the spread in its last five games and 1-7 ATS in its last eight games on the road. The Ravens are 2-4 against the spread in their last six games, but the 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games at home.
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Ravens –11. The Bears gave up weeks ago and now they have to fly to the east coast and play a meaningless game in cold weather. Cutler should set Baltimore up with plenty of scoring opportunities and Chicago’s defense has been brutal of late.
Take the Ravens and eat the chalk in this one.
Our NFL Week 15 Free Pick for this matchup is: BALTIMORE RAVENS -11 and OVER 38.5.
317 Chicago Bears +11 Over 38.5
318 Baltimore Ravens –11 Under 38.5
Chicago is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Chicago is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Baltimore is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games at home
Baltimore is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
CHICAGO
[RB] 09/06/2009 – Kevin Jones IR ( Ankle )
[LB] 09/14/2009 – Brian Urlacher IR ( Wrist )
[DE] 09/06/2009 – Henry Melton IR ( Ankle )
[LB] 10/21/2009 – Pisa Tinoisamoa IR ( Knee )
[LT] 12/19/2009 – Orlando Pace is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Groin )
[WR] 12/18/2009 – Devin Hester is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Calf )
[RB] 12/08/2009 – Garrett Wolfe out for season ( Kidney )
[CB] 12/17/2009 – Charles Tillman "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Back )
[DT] 12/17/2009 – Tommie Harris "?" Sunday vs. Baltimore ( Knee )
BALTIMORE
[OT] 08/04/2009 – Adam Terry IR ( Knee )
[CB] 10/19/2009 – Samari Rolle IR ( Neck )
[WR] 08/14/2009 – Marcus Smith IR ( ACL )
[DT] 08/15/2009 – Lamar Divens IR ( Hip )
[LB] 09/06/2009 – Jason Phillips IR ( Knee )
[LB] 10/05/2009 – Brendon Ayanbadejo IR ( Quad )
[DB] 11/17/2009 – Haruki Nakamura IR ( Ankle )
[RB] 11/24/2009 – Matt Lawrence IR ( Knee )
[CB] 11/24/2009 – Fabian Washington IR ( Knee )
[TE] 12/13/2009 – L.J. Smith "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Ankle )
[FS] 12/13/2009 – Ed Reed "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Hip )
[OL] 12/13/2009 – David Hale "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Concussion )
[OT] 12/19/2009 – Jared Gaither is downgraded to expected to miss Sunday vs. Chicago ( Foot )
[WR] 12/19/2009 – Mark Clayton is downgraded to doubtful Sunday vs. Chicago ( Hamstring )
[DT] 12/19/2009 – Brandon McKinney IR ( Back )
[RB] 12/14/2009 – Ray Rice probable Sunday vs. Chicago ( Chest )
[DT] 12/17/2009 – Haloti Ngata "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Ankle )
[WR] 12/17/2009 – Kelley Washington "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Ankle )
[S] 12/17/2009 – KJ Gerard "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Thigh )
[LB] 12/18/2009 – Terrell Suggs probable Sunday vs. Chicago ( Knee )
[WR] 12/18/2009 – Derrick Mason is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Chicago ( Finger )
[C] 12/18/2009 – Matt Birk is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Chicago ( Neck )
[LB] 12/17/2009 – Jarret Johnson "?" Sunday vs. Chicago ( Knee )
Posted: 12/20/09 3:10PM ET