Last Updated on September 19, 2010 1:43 pm by Anthony Rome
Ravens vs. Bengals Updated Odds
AFC North rivals clash this Sunday in Cincinnati as the Bengals host the Baltimore Ravens at 1:00PM ET.
Game Preview:
These two teams went in opposite directions to start the year, as the Bengals were embarrassed in New England and the Ravens earned a big road victory against the Jets. Cincinnati’s defense had a ton of trouble slowing down Tom Brady and the rest of the Patriots’ offense, while Baltimore overcame multiple turnovers in the first half to top New York, 10-9.
The Bengals know they can’t start the season 0-2 if they’re going to defend their division crown. There’s nothing that will shake the confidence of a team faster then dropping the first two games of the season, especially when one of those games is at home against a division rival. On the flip side, if the Ravens can being the year 2-0 and get a division win, they’re going to be in great shape heading forward.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
The line opened in Vegas at Bengals +1 and now it has raised to Cincinnati +3 in some places. Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have installed the Bengals as a 2.5-point underdog, while the over/under total is sitting at 40 points.
Game Information:
Ravens (1-0) at Bengals (0-1)
Kickoff: 1:00PM ET
TV: CBS
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Venue: Paul Brown Stadium
Opening Odds: Ravens -1
Current Odds: Ravens -2.5
(View up-to-the-minute odds on our official NFL Odds Page)
Over/Under Open: 38.5
Over/Under Current: 40
Projected Weather by Game Time: Sunny, high of 87 degrees
– The Ravens are 1-4 ATS in their last five meetings in Cincinnati, while the underdog is 4-1 ATS in these teams’ last five meetings.
– The under is 4-1 in these teams’ last five meetings.
Ravens:
[FS] 07/21/2010 – Ed Reed PUP List, expected to miss at least first six games of season ( Hip )
[CB] 07/30/2010 – Domonique Foxworth IR ( Knee )
[CB] 08/03/2010 – Cary Williams expected to miss first 2 games of season ( Suspension )
[CB] 08/30/2010 – Marcus Paschal IR ( Quad )
[RB] 08/31/2010 – Matt Lawrence PUP List, expected to miss at least first six games of season ( Leg )
[DT] 09/05/2010 – Kelly Talavou IR ( Knee )
[LB] 08/31/2010 – Brendon Ayanbadejo PUP List, expected to miss at least first six games of season ( Leg )
[FB] 09/02/2010 – Mike McLaughlin IR ( Hernia )
[G] 09/05/2010 – David Hale IR ( Back )
[DT] 09/06/2010 – Terrence Cody expected to miss first 2 games of season ( Knee )
[C] 08/30/2010 – Daniel Sanders IR ( Shoulder )
[WR] 08/29/2010 – Donte’ Stallworth expected to miss 6-8 weeks ( Foot )
[T] 09/05/2010 – Stefan Rodgers IR ( Ankle )
[T] 09/05/2010 – Ramon Harewood IR ( Knee )
[CB] 09/08/2010 – Lardarius Webb doubtful Monday vs. NY Jets ( Knee )
[OT] 09/09/2010 – Jared Gaither expected to miss Monday vs. NY Jets ( Back )
Bengals:
[S] 08/21/2010 – Gibril Wilson IR ( Knee )
[RB] 09/06/2010 – Brian Leonard “?” Sunday vs. New England ( Foot )
[S] 08/30/2010 – Tom Nelson PUP List, expected to miss at least first six games of season ( Knee )
[WR] 08/30/2010 – Maurice Purify expected to miss Sunday vs. New England ( Suspension )
[RB] 08/15/2010 – Cordera Eason IR ( Ankle )
[WR] 09/10/2010 – Andre Caldwell “?” Sunday vs. New England ( Groin )
[CB] 09/10/2010 – Brandon Ghee doubtful Sunday vs. New England ( Head )
As of this morning, 63% of the 31,063 wagers that have been placed on this game favor the Ravens -2.5.