Last Updated on August 16, 2012 9:30 pm by atswins
Bengals vs. Falcons Free Pick
ATLANTA, GA (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game for both teams in the preseason. The Bengals beat the Jets 17-6, while Atlanta fell at home to Baltimore, 31-17. These two teams meet at 8pmET from the Georgia Dome.
Odds: The oddsmakers have installed the Falcons as a 4.5-point favorite. The total is 38 in most books.
Line Movement: Atlanta opened as a 3.5-point favorite and moved up to 4.5 at most books. The total started at 37 and moved to 38 in most books.
Public Betting: Of the wagers on tonight’s game, 58% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Falcons. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL FREE PICK: Take the Falcons. Recent preseason trends include: Atlanta is 9-1 ATS as faves off DD ATS loss. Cincinnati is 2-7 ATS as dogs vs. opponent off DD SU loss and is 9-21 ATS off an ATS win. The Bengals come into this game limping with starting RBs Bernard Scott and BenJarvus Green-Ellis both out due to injuries. Starting LB Rey Maualuga (knee) is also out along with back up DE Carlos Dunlap. The O-line is also beat up as well with LG Travelle Wharton (knee) out for the year. Atlanta is coming off a strong first half performance against the Ravens, where they put up 14 points on Baltimore’s first-team defense. QB Matt Ryan and company is expected to go 20-25 plays.
2012 NFL WEEK 2 PRESEASON FREE PICK: ATLANTA FALCONS -4.5
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