The Atlanta Falcons host the Baltimore Ravens, Thursday Nov 11, as the Falcons look to keep their perfect home record intact. The Ravens won their last meeting 20-3, in Atlanta. NFL oddsmakers at BETONLINE.com have the Falcons as -1 point home favorites over the Ravens while the game's total has been posted at 43.5 points. Be sure to get your NFL Week 10 Picks: Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons Betting Odds in now at BETONLINE.com
The Ravens (6-2) (2-2 V) beat Miami 26-10, at home, in Week 9 and now sit tied for second in the AFC North. QB Joe Flacco completed 20 of 27 passes for 266 yards with two TD’s. RB Ray Rice had 22 carries for 83 yards, while Willis McGahee and Derrick Mason combined for 84 yards with two TD’s. The Ravens defense pulled down three interceptions and had two sacks on the day. The score could’ve been worse if the Ravens had improved on making 1 of 7 in the red zone. Coach Harbaugh's biggest concern this week will be trying to slow down an Atlanta offense that has averaged 30.8 points in winning its four home games. The Falcons have won 13 straight home games when starting Ryan, who is 17-1 all-time at the Georgia Dome and expects to have his favorite target available Roddy White. Ray Rice averages 6.1 yards per carry against NFC opponents and Haloti Ngata has a career-high five sacks. The Ravens are ranked 14th overall on offense (348ypg) with a 15th ranked pass game (229ypg) and a 11th ranked running game (118ypg). The Ravens score the 15th most points per-game (21.9ppg). They have a ninth ranked defense overall (310pg), with the ninth best ranked pass rush (206ypg) and an 13th rank rush defense (104ypg). The Ravens defense allows the sixth least amount of points per-game (17.4ppg).
The Falcons (6-2) (4-0 H) beat Tampa Bay 27-21, at home, in Week 9 and sit atop the NFC South. QB Matt Ryan made 24 of 36 passes for 235 yards with one TD and no interceptions. RB Michael Turner had 24 carries for 107 yards with two TD’s, while TE Tony Gonzalez made eight catches for 72 yards. Michael Palmer added a TD. Atlanta, held below 16 points only once this season, now faces a Baltimore defense that has limited six of its eight opponents to 17 or fewer. The Ravens held the opposition under 85 rushing yards for the third time in five games Sunday, a span in which they haven't allowed a 100-yard rusher. Falcons running back Michael Turner has topped the 100-yard mark in back-to-back games and four of six. WR Roddy White said Tuesday that he will play despite a knee injury. Matt Ryan has won 13 straight home games and Michael Turner has 32 rushing touchdowns since 2008. The Falcons are ranked fifth overall on offense (370ypg) with an 11th ranked pass game (233ypg) and the sixth best ranked running game (136ypg). RB Roddy White leads their offense with five TD’s. The Falcons score the 10th most points per-game (24.5ppg).The Falcons have an 21st ranked defense overall (346ypg), with a 26th ranked pass rush (250ypg) and a sixth ranked rush defense (95ypg). The Falcons defense allows the 10th least amount of points per-game (19.2ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Ravens are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games following a S.U. win.
- Ravens are 2-0-2 ATS in their last 4 games as an underdog of 0.5-3.0.
- Falcons are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
- Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Falcons are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-3.0.
- Over is 4-0 in Falcons last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Over is 5-1-1 in Falcons last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-3.0.
Baltimore Ravens vs Atlanta Falcons
When: Thurs, Nov 11, 8:20 PM ET
Line: BETONLINE.com
Pick: Ravens +1
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