The Dallas Cowboys got a big win over the Giants last week and they’ll have to win both remaining games to stay in the playoff hunt, while the Baltimore Ravens lost last week as they hunt for a Wild Card spot. The Dallas Cowboys (9-5) host the Baltimore Ravens (9-5), Saturday Dec 20, at Texas Stadium for some hard hitting NFL Week 16 action. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Cowboys as -4 point home favs over the Ravens with the over/under listed at 39 ½ points. Get your Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 16 Predictions in now!
The Cowboys beat the Giants 20-8 at home in Week 15. QB Tony Romo made 20 of 30 passes for 244 yards with two touchdown passes; he has 24 touchdowns for 3,013 with 11 interceptions in 11 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Tashard Choice with 9 carries for 91 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was RB Tashard Choice with four catches for 52 yards, while WR Patrick Crayton and FB Deon Anderson each added a touchdown. The Cowboys are averaging 23.7 ppg and they give up an average 20.6 ppg. At home they are 6-1 SU where they average 28.3 ppg and they give up an average 19 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 8th best in the league averaging 349 yards a game, thanks to their 8th ranked passing game that’s good for 238 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 19th in the league averaging 110 yards a game. RB Marion Barber leads the Cowboys with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 7th best in the league allowing 287 yards per-game, their 7th ranked rush defense allows 92 yards a game, they are good against the pass with a 8th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 194 yards per-game. The Cowboys are 7-7 ATS and 7-7 over/under.
The Ravens lost to the Steelers 9-13 at home in Week 15. QB Joe Flacco made 11 of 28 passes for 115 yards with two interceptions; he has 13 touchdown passes for 2,525 yards with 12 interceptions in 14 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Le'Ron McClain with 23 carries for 87 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Mark Clayton with three catches for 38 yards. The Ravens are averaging 23.2 ppg and they give up an average 15.2 ppg. On the road they are 4-3 SU where they average 24.6 ppg and they give up an average 20 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 21st in the league averaging 312 yards a game, no thanks to their 28th ranked passing game that’s good for 170 yards per-game. Their running game is great ranked 6th best in the league averaging 142 yards a game. FB Le’Ron McClain leads the Ravens with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked second best in the league allowing 257 yards per-game, thanks to their second ranked pass defense that allows 179 yards a game, they are just as good against the rush with a third ranked rush defense that gives up an average 77 yards per-game. The Ravens are 10-4 ATS and 8-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
- Ravens are 11-3 ATS in their last 14 games on grass.
- Ravens are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
- Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 3.5-10.0.
- Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Cowboys are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 15 points in their previous game.
- Cowboys are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games in December.
- Under is 4-1 in Cowboys last 5 games overall.
Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 16 Predictions
When: Sat, Dec 20, 2008 8:15 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Ravens +4
Point-Spreads.com Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 16 Predictions- Ravens +4
The Bottom Line: The Ravens defense is better and we all know DEFENSE WINS GAMES. The Cowboys failed to impress me over a Giants team that didn’t have their top players in the game. Get your Baltimore Ravens vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Week 16 Predictions in now at BetUS.com receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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