Some players will overcome that and play even better to try to make up for the losses. Some players will have a hangover from such losses. Schatz: I'm not really factoring in last week's crushing losses into how I handicap this game. Including the playoffs, the Bengals are 15-5 against the spread in their past 20 games as underdogs. We should see that desperation on full display. Cincinnati is a team desperate for a win, and more importantly, desperate for a win against an AFC opponent. With a loss to the Ravens, the Bengals aren't out of playoff contention, but things get difficult. Moody: It does factor into how I'm betting this game (Bengals +3.5). I expect this to be a difficult spot for the visitors.

Cincinnati's offense will still be missing WR Tee Higgins. They stay home, while the Bengals have to travel on short rest. The fact so many of their mistakes allowed the Browns back into that game will yield a sharper focus for this matchup. Had Baltimore not completely blown its Week 10 game at home to Cleveland, I think there would be an increased chance of that kind of letdown. How much does that factor into your handicapping and how are you betting this game?įulghum: It factors into my confidence in the Ravens -3.5. So what can we expect from a betting standpoint?īetting analysts Tyler Fulghum, Eric Moody, Seth Walder and Aaron Schatz are here to provide their thoughts.īoth teams enter the short week having come off crushing losses. Week 11 gets started as the Cincinnati Bengals head on the road to face the Baltimore Ravens (-3.5, 45.5) on 'Thursday Night Football.' Ravens-Bengals Thursday night: NFL betting odds, picks, tips You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser

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