The Baltimore Ravens have won two straight games after riding a three game losing streak, while the Cleveland Browns have won three of their last four games. The Cleveland Browns (3-4) host the Baltimore Ravens (4-3), Sunday November 2, at Cleveland Stadium for some bone crunching NFL Week 9 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Browns as -1 ½ point home favs over the Ravens with the over/under posted at 36 ½ points. Get your Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 9 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com
The Ravens beat the Raiders 29-10 at home in Week 8. QB Joe Flacco made 12 of 24 passes for 140 yards with one touchdown pass; he has three touchdown passes for 1,216 yards with seven interceptions in seven starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Ray Rice with eight carries for 64 yards while RB Willie McGahee had 23 carries for 58 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Demetrius Williams with one catch for 70 yards with a touchdown. The Ravens are averaging 19.1 ppg and they give up an average 15.7 ppg. On the road they are 1-2 SU where they average 16.7 ppg and they give up an average 22.3 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 24th in the league averaging 307 yards a game, no thanks to their 28th ranked passing game that’s good for 164 yards per-game. Their running game sits great ranked 5th best in the league averaging 142 yards a game. FB Le’Ron McClain leads the Ravens with four touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked second best in the league allowing 242 yards per-game, thanks to their 1st ranked rush defense that allows 64 yards a game, they are just as good against the pass with a 3rd ranked pass defense that gives up an average 178 yards per-game. The Ravens are 5-2 ATS and 4-3 over/under.
The Browns beat the Jags 23-17 on the road in Week 8. QB Derek Anderson made 14 of 27 passes for 246 yards with one touchdown pass; he has seven touchdown passes for 1,235 yards with six interceptions in seven starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Jamal Lewis with 20 carries for 81 yards with a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Steven Heiden with three catches for 73 yards. The Browns are averaging 16.4 ppg and they give up an average 17.6 ppg. At home they are 1-2 SU where they average 17 ppg and they give up an average 17.3 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 29th in the league averaging 265 yards a game, no thanks to their 26th ranked passing game that’s good for 167 yards per-game. Their running game sits poorly ranked 25th in the league averaging 98 yards a game. RB Jamal Lewis leads the Browns with three touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 21st in the league allowing 336 yards per-game, no thanks to their 24th ranked rush defense that allows 141 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 10th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 195 yards per-game. The Browns are 5-2 ATS and 2-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Ravens are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC North.
- Ravens are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games on grass.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
- Ravens are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- Ravens are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC.
- Browns are 17-5 ATS in their last 22 games overall.
- Browns are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. AFC North.
- Browns are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a ATS win.
Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 9 Predictions
When: Sun, Nov 2, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Ravens +1 ½
Point-Spreads.com Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 9 Predictions
The Bottom Line: The Ravens are going to run the ball against the Browns weak rush defense. Defense trumps what little offense the Browns have. Get your Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 9 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
