2014 NFL Ravens vs. Bengals Week 8 Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
CINCINNATI, OH (The Spread) - AFC North rivals clash today when the struggling Bengals host the Ravens at 1:00PM ET.
ODDS: According to online sports book Bovada.lv, the Bengals are 1-point home underdogs versus the Ravens while the over/under total is currently sitting at 45.5 points.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Ravens opened as 3-point road underdogs but the line has completely flipped to where the Bengals are now 1-point home dogs. The total, meanwhile, is currently sitting at 45.5 after opening at 47.
SEASON RECORDS: The Ravens head into today’s game with a 5-2 record and are 4-2-1 against the spread, while the under is 4-3 in their first seven games in 2014. As for the Bengals, they’re now 3-2-1 following their loss to the Colts last week and 3-3 against the spread. The under is 4-2 in Cincinnati’s first six games.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 68% 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 Cincinnati. According to latest NFL trends, the home team is 4-1 against the spread in the last five meetings between these two teams while the Ravens are just 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 games versus the Bengals and 1-4 ATS in their last five trips to Cincinnati. The Bengals are also 5-0 against the spread in their last five home games versus a team with a winning record and are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 home games overall.
2014 NFL WEEK 8 FREE PICK: CINCINNATI BENGALS +2