Ravens 8 Point Favorites

**TL24x7** · 11-30-2012, 08:10 AM

Ravens now listed as 8 point favorites v Steelers on Sunday. Next week's early line has the Ravens @ Redskins as a pick 'em game.

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**ravenjoe** · 11-30-2012, 08:14 AM

I can't believe the spread is that high!! I'd take the Steelers, with their D, and this point spread.

**Paintballguy** · 11-30-2012, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by ravenjoe

I can't believe the spread is that high!! I'd take the Steelers, with their D, and this point spread.

To me it basically says Ben isn't playing.

**NCRAVEN** · 11-30-2012, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

To me it basically says Ben isn't playing.

That's how I see it too. But I'm still not touching this game with a 10ft pole.

**Ravenboy2003** · 11-30-2012, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by NCRAVEN

That's how I see it too. But I'm still not touching this game with a 10ft pole.

Steelers will be Jeremy's stone cold Lock of the Week..

**HoustonRaven** · 11-30-2012, 08:39 AM

8 is a pretty big number, Ben or no Ben.

**Beau Petard** · 11-30-2012, 08:40 AM

Mandatory WARNING: clause --
Don't forget the line is the "midpoint" for where the bookies expect to get the most profit. Future actual game result predictions based upon past performance is not guaranteed!

**Brtnder81** · 11-30-2012, 08:05 PM

I never bet on a team I have rooting interest in because my heart gets involved in the pick not just my head

**RavenusMaximus** · 11-30-2012, 10:51 PM

The Ravens often fail to cover when they are favorites. I correctly predicted they win the last two and not cover. The last time they were -8 in this game was when Dennis Dixon started and his 4th qtr rushing TD closed the door on that cover. This, however will be one of those times when the Ravens cover. I see them winning by at least 10.

**ravenjoe** · 11-30-2012, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

8 is a pretty big number, Ben or no Ben.

Exactly! Take the points and Pittsburgh.

**BMann** · 11-30-2012, 11:08 PM

Originally Posted by RavenusMaximus

The Ravens often fail to cover when they are favorites. I correctly predicted they win the last two and not cover. The last time they were -8 in this game was when Dennis Dixon started and his 4th qtr rushing TD closed the door on that cover. This, however will be one of those times when the Ravens cover. I see them winning by at least 10.

Somebody in Vegas must agree with you, as the line has jumped to 9.5. Wow.

**Brtnder81** · 12-01-2012, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by BMann

Somebody in Vegas must agree with you, as the line has jumped to 9.5. Wow.

I just found it at 7.5

**darb72** · 12-01-2012, 04:04 AM

I don't gamble but I see this one being another blow-out. The Ravens are a different offense at home and there is nothing that gets Sizzle up like piss and black. Batch can't throw the long ball anymore and that cuts down on their receivers speed advantage so I expect at least two picks, one returned for a score.

**CRZA938** · 12-01-2012, 07:45 AM

I agree, but the Ravens coaching staff may tell Joe to turtle up and let Pitt make a mistake which would keep the game close.

**edtude** · 12-01-2012, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Brtnder81

I never bet on a team I have rooting interest in because my heart gets involved in the pick not just my head

You are a smart man.

**TAS_** · 12-01-2012, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by ravenjoe

I can't believe the spread is that high!! I'd take the Steelers, with their D, and this point spread.

You didn't watch Charlie play last week?

**mmi16** · 12-01-2012, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

To me it basically says Ben isn't playing.

No Pgh - Balt game should be over 3 points - no matter who is or isn't playing.

**footballfan** · 12-01-2012, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

To me it basically says Ben isn't playing.

I agree. With Ben in I could see Ravens being 3 or 3.5 point favorites. With Homestead Charlie, the 3rd string QB starting, the line being between 8 and 10 is about right. Lets not forget how well the Ravens offense plays at home as well. I am hoping for a close game with you all, but a shellacking could be in the making.

**NCRAVEN** · 12-02-2012, 06:21 AM

The site that I ... uh... check the spreads on has closed betting for this game.

Last time they did that for a Ravens game was against Jacksonville.

I am no conspiracy theorist, but if there was ever a game for Vegas to slip the Refs a few bucks, it was that game. Our WR's were mugged all game with no calls. So if things don't go our way, that's what I 'm blaming it on.