2011 NFL Week 17: Ravens vs. Bengals Picks & Predictions

Ravens vs. Bengals Free Pick

CINCINNATI, OH (The Spread) – While the Ravens try to wrap up the AFC North with a victory today in Cincinnati, the Bengals need a win just to clinch a playoff berth.

NFL Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the Ravens as 1-point favorites over the Bengals for today’s game, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 39 points. The Ravens enter the game with an 11-4 record and are 3-4 on the road, while Cincinnati is 9-6 overall and 4-3 at home.

Line Movement: The Ravens opened as 3-point favorites but the spread has been bet down to 1 or 2 depending on what sports book you view. The over/under total is currently sitting at 39 points after opening at that same number.

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Public Betting: Of the 14,000-plus wagers on today’s game, 59% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Ravens. 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 Week 17 Free Pick: Take the under. This will be one of those knock ‘em out, drag ‘em out fights between two teams with so much on the line. The Ravens need a victory to ensure a first round bye and home field advantage in the Divisional Round, while the Bengals could clinch an improbable playoff berth with a win of their own. Expect this game to be low scoring throughout as both teams don’t let up.  According to latest NFL trends, the under is 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams and 10-4 in the Bengals’ last 14 games in Week 17.The under is also 4-1 in the Ravens’ last five games overall and 4-1-1 in their last six Week 17 games.

2011 NFL WEEK 17 FREE PICK: RAVENS/BENGALS UNDER 39

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