The Baltimore Ravens lost at the hands of the Giants last week after riding a four game winning streak, while the Philadelphia Eagles tied with the Bengals after losing the previous week. The Baltimore Ravens (6-4) host the Philadelphia Eagles (5-4), Sunday Nov 23, at M&T Bank Stadium for some bone crunching NFL Week 12 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Ravens as -1 ½ point home favs over the Eagles with the over/under posted at 39 points. Get your Baltimore Ravens vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 12 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Ravens lost to the Giants on the road in Week 11. QB Joe Flacco made 20 of 33 passes for 164 yards with one touchdown pass and two interceptions; he has eight touchdown passes for 1,813 yards with nine interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was QB Joe Flacco with six carries for 57 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Derek Mason with seven catches for 82 yards, while WR Jameel McClain chipped in with a touchdown. The Ravens are averaging 22.2 ppg and they give up an average 18 ppg. At home they are 3-1 SU where they average 21 ppg and they give up an average 10.8 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 19th in the league averaging 318 yards a game, no thanks to their 29th ranked passing game that’s good for 171 yards per-game. Their running game is great ranked 3rd best in the league averaging 147 yards a game. FB Le’Ron McClain leads the Ravens with five touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked third best in the league allowing 267 yards per-game, thanks to their third ranked rush defense that allows 79 yards a game, they are just as good against the pass with a 7th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 188 yards per-game. The Ravens are 7-3 ATS and 6-3 over/under.
The Eagles tied against the Bengals on the road in Week 11. QB Donovan McNabb made 28 of 58 passes for 339 yards with one touchdown pass and three interceptions; he has 14 touchdown passes for 2,711 yards with eight interceptions in 10 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Brian Westbrook with 14 carries for 60 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Hank Baskett with two catches for 74 yards, while TE L.J. Smith added a touchdown. The Eagles are averaging 26.4 ppg and they give up an average 19.3 ppg. On the road they are 2-2-1 SU where they average 27.2 ppg and they give up an average 22.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 6th best in the league averaging 363 yards a game, thanks to their 4th ranked passing game that’s good for 268 yards per-game. Their running game sits horribly ranked 25th in the league averaging 95 yards a game. RB Brian Westbrook leads the Eagles with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 7th in the league allowing 292 yards per-game, thanks to their 11th ranked pass defense that allows 194 yards a game, they are just average against the rush with a 11th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 98 yards per-game. The Eagles are 6-4 ATS and 4-6 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Ravens are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Ravens are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games on grass.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
- Eagles are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Eagles are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS loss.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Ravens last 5 games overall.
Baltimore Ravens vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 12 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 23, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Ravens -1 ½
Point-Spreads.com Baltimore Ravens vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 12 Picks – Ravens -1 ½
The Bottom Line: After the Eagles dismal performance last week I don’t see them doing better against a strong defensive team. The Ravens are solid at home. Go Ravens! Get your Baltimore Ravens vs Philadelphia Eagles NFL Week 12 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
