NFL Week 3 Betting: New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens
NFL Week 3 Betting: New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens
On Sunday Night Football, the Baltimore Ravens will host the New England Patriots. These two teams were projected to be at the top of the AFC this season. Through two games, the Patriots and Ravens are both 1-1 on the season. New England beat Tennessee in the season opener, and then lost to Arizona at home on Sunday. The Ravens blasted the Bengals in the season opener, but fell to the Eagles on the road in week two.
Baltimore comes into the game with 67 points scored and 37 points allowed on the season. The Ravens are 9th in passing with 261 passing yards per game, and 10th in rushing with 16.5 yards per game. Baltimore’s defense has been vaunted for several seasons; as this season have not been as strong against the pass. Baltimore is allowing 275 yards per game. The Ravens are tied with the Bengals and the Steelers for the top spot in the AFC North.
For New England, they are struggling to score, and one of their top tight end’s Aaron Hernandez is out for the season. The Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady has thrown for just 552 yards and 3 touchdowns through two games. New England had a chance to beat the Cardinals on Sunday but missed a field goal at time was ready to expire. The Patriots are tied with Miami, New York and Buffalo for the top spot in the AFC East.
Odds and Sports Betting Line
New England Patriots +3
Baltimore Ravens -3
Free Prediction
This should be a pretty good, and very entertaining football game. We like the Patriots offense, but in the end, we like the talent of the Baltimore defense. We are predicting that the Baltimore Ravens are going to win the game by a touchdown. It will be rare to see, but the New England Patriots are going to start the season 1-2, while Baltimore moves to 2-1.
Prediction: Baltimore Ravens 28-21
Free Pick
The Ravens come into the game as a favorite by a field goal. In the game, it will be nip and ruck throughout the game, but in the end Baltimore will score enough to win the game, and then the Ravens defense will come through with a big stop. We are betting the Baltimore Ravens win this game and cover the field goal spread over New England.
Pick: Baltimore Ravens -3
NFL Week 3 Betting: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals
NFL Week 3 Betting: Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals
Two of the unbeaten teams in the National Football League are getting together Sunday in the desert. The Philadelphia Eagles take on the Arizona Cardinals. Philadelphia has two wins; both coming by a single point. The Eagles sneaked out of Cleveland with a win in week one, and then beat the Ravens at home on Sunday. Arizona beat the Seattle Seahawks at home in week one, and then pulled off the biggest upset in week two; winning at the New England Patriots. Both teams lead their respective divisions; the NFC East and NFC West. Arizona is tied with San Francisco.
The Arizona Cardinals started the season with John Skelton at quarterback, but then have turned to Kevin Kolb. Arizona is one of the worst passing teams in the league with just 175 yards per game, but that has not effected them in the win/loss column. The Cardinals defense is allowing just over 320 yards per game. Offensively, Arizona would like to get their top receiver Larry Fitzgerald going. The receiver has yet to reach the end zone, and caught just five passes on the season.
The Philadelphia Eagles would like to see their offense take better care of the football. Through two games, quarterback Michael Vick has thrown eight interceptions. Despite that, the Eagles have two narrow victories. Running back LeSean McCoy has 191 rushing yards and a touchdown to guide the Philadelphia offense. The Eagles rank 2nd in passing yards with 331.5 per game, and 8th in rushing yards with just shy of 140 per game.
Odds and Sports Betting Line
Philadelphia Eagles -4
Arizona Cardinals +4
Free Prediction
This will be an interesting game, with both teams attempting to take control of the NFC, along with San Francisco. The Cardinals are a surprise team, which is playing for the pride of the NFC West, which was terrible a season ago. Look for the Arizona defense to play well early, but then run into some endurance problems against a loaded Philadelphia offense.
Prediction: Philadelphia Eagles 28-17
Free Pick
Despite being on the road, we like the Philadelphia Eagles to cover the spread in this game. Look for Michael Vick to have one of his best games, and take good care of the football. Also, the Arizona offense will have a tough time moving the ball against the Eagles. We like the Eagles to win this game by nearly double digits.
Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -4
NFL Week 3 Betting: St. Louis Rams at Chicago Bears
NFL Week 3 Betting: St. Louis Rams at Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears will host the St. Louis Rams on Sunday in the National Football League. Both teams come into the game with matching 1-1 records. The Bears have a won over Indianapolis and a loss to Green Bay under their belt. The Rams lost at Detroit in week one, and then came back with a win over the Redskins in week two.
The Chicago Bears are looking for protection for their quarterback Jay Cutler. Cutler was sacked numerous times on Thursday night in Green Bay. When he was not knocked down, Cutler was throwing errant passes; four interceptions in the loss. The Bears running back Matt Forte is questionable with an ankle injury. Chicago is tied with the rest of the NFC North for first place in the division.
The St. Louis Rams want to keep Sam Bradford on his feet, and passing the football. Bradford looked solid for the second straight game in the win over Washington. The Rams quarterback hit up Danny Amendola 15 times in the win. St. Louis’ rookie running back Daryl Richardson is getting several carries in the early going; with 103 yards on the season. St. Louis is trailing San Francisco and Arizona; who are both 2-0 in the NFC West.
Odds and Sports Betting Line
St. Louis Rams +9
Chicago Bears -9
Free Prediction
This game will be closer than many people think. In fact, if the Bears do not protect for Cutler, St. Louis and their strong secondary may be able to do what Green Bay did. In the end, we look for the playmakers in Chicago to come away with the home win. We like the Bears to win this game, but St. Louis to make it interesting.
Prediction: Chicago 27-21 St. Louis
Free Pick
The Rams will cover this game. It’s kind of crazy that they are nearly a double digit underdog. What they did to Matthew Stafford, and then coming back from down big early at home last week should not go unnoticed. Look for St. Louis to easily cover this 9 point spread, and give the Bears a home scare.
Pick: St. Louis Rams +9