BALTIMORE RAVENS
Money Makers: If you knew the Ravens squad last season, and you bet on them to win football games, cover spreads, and hold opponents to very few points – you probably made your fair share of money on the Ravens. Baltimore used a pound it out offensive style and capitalized on their turnover causing defense on way to a 13-3 record, 10-6 ATS, and consistently finished under the o/u. The playoffs got the Ravens again, but Steve McNair has a younger rushing weapon this season, and a full year under his belt in Brian Billick’s offensive scheme, so they could be back to their consistent money making tricks in 2007.
Over or Under: Like I said above, the Ravens hit the under consistently in 2006, going 6-10-1 o/u counting their playoff game against the Colts. Baltimore was equal in shutting teams down at home and on the road, as finished under 5 times in and away from Baltimore. Over the last 4 seasons, Baltimore is much more likely to finish under the o/u away from Baltimore. The Ravens have gone 12-19-1 o/u on the road, and 17-16 o/u at home. The Ravens are known for going into opposing team’s stadiums and shutting the door on scoring chances.
Against the Spread: Baltimore finished 10-6 ATS last season. That includes a 6-2 ATS record at home and a 4-4 ATS record on the road. In the last 4 seasons, Baltimore is 35-30 ATS. In that time, the Ravens have gone over .500 ATS in 3 of the last 4 seasons. There only losing ATS season in that span came in 2005 as Baltimore finished 7-9. Consistently, the Ravens do work. At home is where Baltimore does their best work, going 21-12 ATS over the last 4 seasons.
Straight Up: At home, the Ravens were one of the best teams in football last season, going 7-1 during the regular season before falling to the Colts in the playoffs. On the road, the Ravens weren’t much worse, as they finished with 6 wins and only 2 losses. Over the last 4 seasons, Baltimore has gone 38-28, and that’s including their 6-win season in 2005. The Ravens defense has shown how important it is to shut down the opposing team. If you’re looking for consistency, the Ravens are your squad.
Home Town Heroes: The Ravens dominate at home in Baltimore. In the last 4 seasons, the Ravens have destroyed opponents at their home arena, going 26-8 SU in that time span. They don’t only win, they also cover, tallying a 21-12-1 ATS record over the last 4 years. If the Ravens are every susceptible to a loss, its on the road. Balitmore is 12-20 SU on the road, and 14-18 ATS.
