2012 NFL Preseason Week 1 Ravens vs. Falcons Picks & Predictions

2012 NFL Preseason Week 1 Ravens vs. Falcons Picks & Predictions
By ATSSportsline.com

ATLANTA, GA (The Spread) – This is the first game for both teams in the preseason. Last year, Baltimore won this game in preseason 21-7 getting 3 in Atlanta. The game starts at 7:30pmET from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

NFL Odds: The oddsmakers have installed the Falcons as a 1.5-point favorite. The total is 34 in most books.

Line Movement: Atlanta opened as a 2.5-point favorite and moved down to 1.5 at most books. The total started at 34 and remained there in most books.

Public Betting: Of the wagers on today’s game, 53% of NFL public bettors currently favor the X. 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 Playoff Free Pick: Take the under. According to latest NFL trends, Baltimore is 2-10 Under in Preseason Week 1 and is 0-10 Under vs. NFC South opponents. Both teams are looking to play their starters sparingly in this game. Baltimore may not even play star RB Ray Rice and QB Joe Flacco will probably go a series or 2 at most. Atlanta has the same issues with QB Matt Ryan and their stars (Roddy White, Julio Jones). Baltimore's backup QBs (Tyrod Taylor, Curtis Painter) are a huge step down from Flacco, while Chris Redman and John Parker Wilson are not a whole lot better for Atlanta. Baltimore still has a talented defense and enough pride to make this a low-scoring game, even with their backups in.

2012 NFL PRESEASON FREE PICK: RAVENS/FALCONS UNDER 34

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