Ravens Betting Prediction
(11-5, 12-4 AGAINST THE SPREAD): +2000 to win Super Bowl XLIV
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The Ravens were one of the top bets in NFL betting last season because the offense did more than expected. This time around, bettors should beware of the Ravens. The offense won't be surprising oddsmakers and the defense is not what it used to be. Baltimore's opening schedule should provide solid fade spots with big spreads against Kansas City, Cleveland and Cincinnati, and playing the role of the underdog at San Diego and New England.
Ravens Strength:
Quarterback Joe Flacco was one of the big stories of 2008. As a rookie, he helped lead the Ravens to within one win of a Super Bowl appearance. He passed for almost 4,000 yards and connected with receivers 14 times for touchdowns. He gave Baltimore's one-dimensional offense some punch and set up the rushing attack. Flacco was impressive for a rookie but also showed his inexperience – those three interceptions in the AFC Championship game. His accuracy needs work and he has a bad habit of staring down receivers, leading to 12 picks last year.
The Ravens’ running game opens the field up for Flacco. Last season, they marched for the fourth-most yards from scrimmage per game (148.6) and 57.7 percent of the workload on offense. Fullback Le'Ron McClain was another pleasant surprise, rumbling for 900 yards and 10 scores on the ground. He stepped up big in the second half when Willis McGahee struggled. McGahee is wearing down fast and will lose a lot of carries to McClain and the versatile Ray Rice, who missed the end of last year with a shin injury.
Ravens Weakness:
At first glance, the Ravens’ defense should not be among the team's weaknesses. The stop unit ranked second in the league – only to the rival Steelers – and has standouts like Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Terrell Suggs. But Baltimore bid farewell to the mastermind behind the defense, coordinator Rex Ryan, and the handful of talent he took with him to New York. Also gone is CB Chris McAlister, who had three interceptions before missing the final 10 games of the season.
There is a lot of pressure on Baltimore to keep pace with Pittsburgh's defense but the Ravens just don't have the bodies to do it this season. On top of that, Baltimore's defensive leaders are getting on in age and are susceptible to injuries.
The Ravens’ offense took a nasty blow this offseason when No. 1 receiver Derrick Mason decided to hang up the cleats. At 35 years old, Mason led the team with over 1,000 yards receiving and reeled in five touchdown passes. Without him on the wing, Flacco's options are limited. Receivers Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams are both downfield threats but neither is a prototypical wideout. Tight end Todd Heap will get more looks without Mason but isn't the same weapon like in past seasons.
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