The Cincinnati Bengals (1-2-1) face off against the Baltimore Ravens (3-1) in this week 5 matchup.
The Bengals come in to this game 20th in total yards per game on offense (364.3 Yds/Game) passing for 253.5 Yds/game and rushing for 110.8 Yds/Game. The Bengals are 24th in total yards allowed on defense per game (367.5 Yds/Game) allowing 270.0 Yds/Game through the air and 97.5 Yds/Game on the ground. The Bengals have 4 sacks, 3 interceptions, and 0 fumbles recovered, while giving up 13 sacks, 4 interceptions, and 1 fumble lost this season.
The Ravens come in to this game ranked 24th in total offense (341.5 Yds/Game) passing for 180.8 Yds/Game and rushing for 160.8 Yds/Game. Ravens are 18th in total yards allowed on defense per game (367.5 Yds/Game) allowing 270.0 Yds/Game through the air and 97.5 Yds/Game on the ground. Ravens have 9 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 5 fumbles recovered, while giving up 11 sacks, 2 interceptions, and 2 fumbles lost.
I like the Ravens +12.5 here. The Ravens are a run heavy team and the Bengals are weak against the run. I expect the Ravens to get a 2-3 score lead and play from ahead most of this game. Cincinnati will try to close the gap but I still like the Ravens to cover here.
