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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(0-1) Atlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens (0-1)
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Time: 12:00 ET
Venue: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore MD
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Atlanta +1.5 | Baltimore -1.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: Atlanta +100 | Baltimore -121
NFL Betting Total: O/U 37
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Falcons vs. Ravens Gameday
Get ready for an electrifying Week 2 showdown between the Atlanta Falcons and Baltimore Ravens! Both teams are hungry for their first win after a rough start, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Falcons, coming in at +1.5, are poised to shake things up, especially with their superior quarterback play.
Baltimore might have the home-field advantage, but at -1.5, the Ravens face an uphill battle against an Atlanta squad ready to prove their mettle.
Last season, the Falcons and Ravens did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Ravens have the leg up at 3-0. The Ravens also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 34 points per game leading to an over/under record of 0-3.
Atlanta Falcons
After a tough 20-13 loss to the Dolphins, the Falcons are now 0-1 in the pre-season. This one ended with the Falcons’ record at 0-1, and they are still looking to pick up their first win.
Heading into the game, the Falcons were 3-point favorites, and with the over/under line at 38, we had the Falcons’ point spread at -3. Unfortunately for the Falcons, they didn’t cover the spread, and the 33 combined points fell just short of the O/U line.
Atlanta Falcons Stats
Atlanta’s offense really struggled in their 20-13 loss to the Dolphins, finishing with just 10 first downs and 145 yards passing. They couldn’t get anything going on the ground, finishing with only 81 yards on 30 attempts and averaging just 2.7 yards per attempt.
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. led the way with 104 yards passing (9/16). However, he finished with a passer rating of just 76 and the Falcons didn’t score a touchdown through the air.
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In their most recent game against the Dolphins, the Falcons’ defense played well on third downs, allowing just a 29.4% conversion rate. However, they still came up short, losing 20-13 despite holding Miami to just 121 passing yards and 12 completions.
One of the issues for Atlanta’s defense was stopping the run, as Miami finished with 144 rushing yards on 35 attempts. Although the Falcons’ pass rush didn’t come up with any sacks, they did force one interception and held Miami to just 3.7 yards per passing attempt.
Baltimore Ravens
After the Ravens and Eagles were tied at 6 at halftime, the Ravens finished with a 16-13 loss in their pre-season opener. Our point spread lines had the Ravens as +2 point underdogs, and with the 3-point loss, they didn’t cover the spread.
Heading into the 4th quarter, the Ravens were down 13-6, but they did manage to tie things up at 13 with a 1-yard touchdown from Devin Leary. However, the Eagles ended up taking this one with a 49-yard field goal in the final seconds.
Baltimore Ravens Stats
It was a tough game for the Ravens’ offense in their 16-13 loss to the Eagles, as they finished with just 82 yards rushing and 82 yards passing. Baltimore’s offense really struggled to move the ball, finishing with only 11 first downs and 259 total yards.
Josh Johnson was their leading passer with 62 yards, finishing 4/12 (33%) and failing to find the endzone. Johnson was sacked three times in this one. On the ground, Owen Wright led the Ravens with 33 yards rushing.
Despite holding the Eagles to 113 yards passing in their most recent game, the Ravens’ defense allowed 146 rushing yards on 38 attempts. This resulted in a tough 16-13 loss, as the Eagles were able to finish with 24 first downs and 259 total yards.
For the game, the Ravens’ defense held the Eagles to just 3.0 yards per attempt in the passing game and allowed just one passing touchdown. On third downs, they held the Eagles to a 33.3% conversion rate.
Atlanta Falcons vs. Baltimore Ravens NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Falcons are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Ravens are 3-2 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Falcons are 2-8 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Ravens have gone 8-2 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Falcons’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Ravens’ have an over/under record of 1-2 in their last 3 games at home.
Falcons vs. Ravens Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | -130 | +100 | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Ravens | +110 | -121 | +1.5 | -1.5 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Atlanta +1.5
Our pick vs. the spread for this week two pre-season matchup between the Falcons and Ravens is to take the Falcons to cover as road underdogs. The point spread lines have the Falcons at +1.5, and with our projected final score being 17-14 in favor of the Dirty Birds, the Falcons are our pick to cover.
For the over/under, with the line sitting at just 37 points, we are leaning towards taking the under with a projected combined score of 31 points.
With the moneyline leaning towards Baltimore at -121, and the total set at 37, the smart play here is to back the Falcons. This game has all the makings of a nail-biter, and I’m all in on Atlanta to pull off the upset!
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