NFL Week 1 Betting: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens
NFL Week 1 Betting: Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens
Two teams out of the AFC North will get together in Baltimore on Sunday. Both of these teams made the postseason a season ago. The Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens will get together for a week one battle. Both the Bengals and the Ravens went 2-2 in the pre-season. Last season, the Ravens were the divisional winners, while Cincinnati snuck into the postseason via the wildcard spot, along with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Ravens struggled in their pre-season finale; getting smoked by St. Louis. Baltimore will still rely on several of their top offensive players of a season ago. Joe Flacco is once again behind center, while Ray Rice will be their top running back option. Torrey Smith came onto his own last season; catching 50 passes; 7 of them going for touchdowns. The Ravens defense is expected to be one of the best once again in 2012. Last season, Baltimore allowed just 288 yards per game; including the second best run defense of 92.6 per game.
The Cincinnati Bengals were a surprise team a season ago. Look for teams to be more prepared for the attack of Andy Dalton to A.J. Green. The two combined for 7 touchdown receptions last year. The Bengals will look to replace Cedric Benson, who finished with 1067 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns in 2011. Cincinnati fell in their pre-season final game against Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts.
Odds and Sports Betting Line
Cincinnati Bengals +6
Baltimore Ravens -6
Free Prediction
Anytime divisional foes get together; crazy things can happen. While Cincinnati was a great story a season ago; we feel like they will have a tough time repeating that success this year. The Ravens defense will want to start the season proving they are not too old; which many have stated recently. The Ravens will come away with the win in this game, and it will come relatively easy.
Prediction: Baltimore Ravens 31-10
Free Pick
The Baltimore Ravens are a great pick in this game. Cincinnati simply does not have the fire power that the Ravens do on both sides of the ball. The pick to make in this game; is the home team – Baltimore Ravens -6.
Pick: Baltimore Ravens -6
NFL Week 1 Betting: San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers
NFL Week 1 Betting: San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers
In what many feel is the top game of the opening week of the National Football League season; the Green Bay Packers will host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. The 49ers and Packers are both divisional champions from a season ago. San Francisco reached the NFC title game, only to fall to the Giants, while the Packers were eliminated by New York as well; one round earlier. These two teams were the top two seeded teams out of the NFC. The 49ers went 3-1 in the pre-season, while the Packers split their four games.
The Green Bay Packers will once again have a dynamic offense. Aaron Rodgers is the man behind center. Rodgers threw for 4,643 passing yards a season ago and 45 touchdowns. Rodgers top receivers a season ago were Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings. The two combined for 24 touchdown receptions. The Packers will have a new face at the running back position. Veteran Cedric Benson will get the look. The Packers finished the pre-season with a blow-out win over the Chiefs.
For San Francisco, their defense continues to be one of the best in the National Football League. San Francisco is the favorite out of the NFC West, by several games. The 49ers top offensive player a season ago was Frank Gore, who rushed for six touchdowns. Vernon Davis, the tight end is quite the threat, and finished the 2011 season with 6 touchdown receptions. The 49ers were the top rushing defense a season ago, allowing just 77.3 yards per game.
Odds and Sports Betting Line
San Francisco 49ers +5.5
Green Bay Packers -5.5
Free Prediction
This is not an easy game to pick. Both of these teams have the capability to beat anyone else in the league on any given Sunday. These two teams are both very talented, with both having different specialties. The Packers are a great offensive team that have some defensive question marks, while the 49ers have solid defense, with a questionable offense; at times. We like the Packers to win this game at home over the 49ers.
Prediction: Green Bay Packers 28-14
Free Pick
This game has got to go to the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are a 5.5 favorite at home, a place where they are very good playing at. Look for San Francisco to have a tough time with the Packers offense; and Green Bay to come away with a double digit win over the 49ers.
Pick: Green Bay Packers -5.5
NFL Week 1 Betting: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
NFL Week 1 Betting: Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants
In the first game of the regular season, two NFC East teams will get together at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday night. The Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants will square off. The Giants are the defending divisional champions, along with Super Bowl Champions. Dallas fell a game short a season ago from tying for the division, and came away with an 8-8 record. These two teams will also meet again on October 28th. The Cowboys went 3-1 in pre-season, while New York split their four games.
The New York Giants return Eli Manning as their play caller. Manning now has two Super Bowl rings to put him at the top of quarterback chain in the NFL. Manning a season ago finished with 4,933 passing yards and 29 touchdowns. While Ahmad Bradshaw will be the main at the running back position for New York, they will miss the tough presence of Brandon Jacobs. New York was the worst rushing team in all of the NFL last season.
The Dallas Cowboys once again have a talented lineup behind quarterback Tony Romo. Head coach Jason Garrett knows that he has his work cut out to get the best out of his crew. Dallas a season ago saw their passing offense compiled nearly 260 yards per game. DeMarco Murray, in his second year out of Oklahoma is expected to have a huge season for the Cowboys. Dallas is looking for their tight end Jason Whitten to be a little shaky in the opener, as he missed all of the pre-season with an injury.
Odds and Sports Betting Line
DallasCowboys +4
New York Giants -4
Free Prediction
This will be a very emotional game for the defending champions. Dallas knows they want to get off to a quick start, and would love nothing more than to go on the road and come away with a divisional title. Tony Romo has the ability to have a huge day. In this game, we feel he will have a solid game, but the Giants offense will pull away a bit in the end. We feel the Giants win this game by a touchdown.
Prediction: New York Giants 24-17
Free Pick
Well, the Giants are the favorite in this game. The Super Bowl champions have got to be favored against a Dallas team that has not lived up to their expectations in recent seasons. We like the home team, and the favorite to win this game over the Dallas Cowboys. The best bet is New York -4.
Pick: New York Giants -4