2013 NFL Week 2 Browns vs. Ravens Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
BALTIMORE, MD (The Spread) – Following their crushing at the hands of the Broncos in Week 1, the Ravens look to rebound today when they host the Browns at 1:00PM ET. Will the defending champs cover?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Ravens are 6.5-point favorites versus the Browns, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 43.5 points. Baltimore lost to Denver as a 6-point underdog in Week 1, while Cleveland failed to cover as a 1-point favorite versus Miami.
Line Movement: The Ravens opened as a 6.5-point favorite and that's where the spread currently sits. As for the total, it opened at 42 and has been bet up to 43.5 points.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 81% 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 under. According to latest NFL trends, the under is 5-0 in the last five meetings between these two teams and 4-1 in the Ravens' last five games versus AFC North rivals. The under is also 5-1 in Baltimore's last six games versus a team with a losing record and 5-0 in its last five games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in its previous game. The under is also 4-1 in the Browns' last five games versus AFC, 4-1 in their last five road games, and 5-1 in their last six games in September.
After allowing Peyton Manning to throw for seven touchdowns on them last week, look for the Ravens to play much better defensively and shut down a Cleveland team that did very little versus Miami a week ago.
2013 NFL WEEK 2 FREE PICK: BROWNS/RAVENS UNDER 43.5