Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals
Jesse Schule NFL Pick - The Bengals got crushed in Cleveland in Week 1, which came as no surprise to me. I had my AFC North Game of the Year on Cleveland. Joe Burrow coming off the calf injury didn't look right, and they training staff were working on the calf during the game. There were signs of rust after not playing in the pre-season, and his offensive line wasn't doing him any favors.
The Ravens are banged up on their offensive line, and RB1 JK Dobbins was lost for the season. Neither of these teams are at full speed offensively, and I think this total looks a bit inflated. I also like a prop bet on Burrow under 266.5 passing yards. He went for 215 and 217 in two games versus Baltimore last year. NFL Pick Bet on Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals Under 46.5.
Washington Commanders vs Denver Broncos
Joe D'Amico Pick - Guys, during this game, you could probably paint your house, get a root canal, and maybe even do your taxes. No, I’m not putting these two teams down. But this just may be one of the slowest moving games in the NFL this season. Both teams are supposed to have very solid defenses. But both teams have, let’s just say, less than explosive offenses. Washington comes off a season opening win at home against Arizona, 20-16. And Denver had a season opening loss at the hands of Las Vegas, 17-16. Not many out there are expecting too much from either Sam Howell or Russell Wilson.
On one hand, we’ve got a quarterback with very little experience. And on the other hand, we’ve got a play-caller nearing the end of his career. While both have mediocre ball carriers, there is no question the Commanders possess a better wide receiving core. Both defenses are supposed to be improved this season. I will admit the Broncos have a couple of bigger playmakers on their stop-unit. But I really think this game is going to be a very slow moving, tight game from kickoff to gun. One more thing that definitely benefits the visitor, is the fact that the Broncos kicker is one of the shakiest in the league. I just don’t think that Denver should be laying points, especially 3.5 to anybody. They just don’t have the same advantage playing in Mile High as they used to. They are just 3-6 ATS the last nine games played at home. Meanwhile, Washington has covered four the last six as a guest. Take the points with a Commanders. Washington Commanders +3.5.