2012 NFL Preseason Week 2 Lions vs. Ravens Picks & Predictions
By ATSSportsline.com
BALTIMORE, MD (ATS Consultants) - This is the second game for both teams in the preseason. The Lions lost to the Browns at home, 19-17, while Baltimore defeated Atlanta on the road,31-17. These two teams meet at 8pmET from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Odds: The oddsmakers have installed the Ravens as a 2.5-point favorite. The total is 39 in most books.
Line Movement: Baltimore opened as a 3-point favorite and moved down to 2.5 at most books. The total started at 37.5 and moved to 39 in most books.
Public Betting: Of the wagers on tonight’s game, 54% 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 FREE PICK: Take the Ravens. Recent preseason trends include: Baltimore is 9-4 ATS L13 in preseason. The Ravens are expected to use their starters for most of the first half. Both teams are banged up but most of Baltimore's key players are back on the offensive line, which struggled against Atlanta last week. QB Joe Flacco will look to work the middle of the field, hitting Anquan Boldin as Detroit's secondary has been a weakness, especially with safety Louis Delmas out with a knee injury. Detroit is without their top two running backs in Mikel Leshoure and Jahvid Best. They were able to run on Cleveland, but Baltimore's defense is much stronger up the middle. QB Matthew Stafford has had injury issues in the past and he has nothing else to prove, so don't expect him to play more than a quarter.
NFL FREE PICK OF THE DAY: BALTIMORE RAVENS -2.5
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