| Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Week 5 Predictions |
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Wednesday, 07 October 2009
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The Cincinnati Bengals have a chance to surpass the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday Oct 11, in the AFC North if they can get a road win over the Ravens. The Bengals have won six of the past nine meetings, but the Ravens crushed the Bengals 34-3 last meeting. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbetting.com have the Ravens as -9 point home favs over the Bengals with the over/under set at 42 points . Be sure to get your Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Week 5 Predictions in now at Sportsbetting.com The Bengals (3-1) won in Cleveland 23-20 in Week and sit second in the AFC North. QB Carson Palmer made 23 of 44 passes with two TD passes and one interception, overall he’s thrown for 845 yards with six TD’s and five interceptions. Their top RB Cedric Benson had 18 carries for 74 yards, while WR Chad OchoCinco made three catches for 24 yards with two TD’s. OchoCinco made three catches, but was targeted 11 times. If they want more success they must be more consistent. Palmer used eight of his receivers who all had double-digit yards. Every Bengals game this season has been decided in the final minute . It does not matter whether the opponent is dominant like Pittsburgh or Denver or winless like Cleveland, Cincinnati likes to make it interesting. Chad Ochocinco's has shut his mouth and turned his focus to football. His improved play and discipline has helped the Bengals win close games on a weekly basis. QB Carson Palmer has 2,235 career passing yards against the Ravens, his most vs. any opponent. The Ravens (3-1) lost in New England 21-27 in Week 4 and sit in first place in the AFC North. QB Joe Flacco made 27 of 47 passes for 264 yards with two TD passes with one interception, overall he’s thrown for 1,103 yards with eight TD’s and three interceptions. Their top RB Ray Rice had 11 carries for 103 yards, while top WR Derrick Mason made seven catches for 88 yards with a TD. Flacco hit six of eight receivers who finished with double-digit yards. The Ravens success has been their offense not their defense . While their offense is ranked third, their defense is eighth and has given up 20 points per game. Mattison, Rex Ryan's replacement at defensive coordinator, needs to get the Ravens back to being a dominant unit. QB Joe Flacco is going for his third straight 300-yard passing game at home. He likely get it based on the Bengals 25th ranked pass defense, and they can have a breakout running game with the Ravens fifth ranked running game against the Bengals 14th ranked rush defense. Recent Trends to Consider:
Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens When: Sun, Oct 11, 2009 1:00 PM ET Line: Sportsbetting.com Pick: Ravens -9 Point-Spreads.com Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Week 5 Predictions The Bottom Line: The Ravens are stronger on offense and defense. The Bengals aren’t going to pull off a final minute win this time. Be sure to get your Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Week 5 Predictions in now at Sportsbetting.com and Cash in with sign-up bonuses, weekly reload bonuses and free payouts at SPORTSBETTING.com, where betting is safe, secure and easy.                        |
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