Ravens vs. Patriots Betting Preview 12/12/16 – MNF Odds & TV Info

Monday Night Football Betting Preview

With Oakland’s loss Thursday, the Patriots are the number one seed by half a game and with a win against Baltimore can pull further ahead.

The Ravens have won four of their last 5 games with their last being their best of the year when they destroyed Miami 38-6. Quarterback Joe Flacco threw for a season high 381 yards and four touchdowns while the league’s number one rushing and total yards defense did the rest. The Raven’s held their opponents to 14 points or less in their last four wins and are ranked second in the league in points allowed (17.3 points a game).

The Patriots have won three straight games and seven of their last eight led by quarterback Tom Brady who has thrown 19 touchdowns and just one interception in those eight games since his return from suspension. He is getting help from running back Legarrette Blount who has rushed for over 950 yards and 13 touchdowns and a defense that has held their last three opponents to 17 points or less.as well as being tied with the Ravens in points allowed.

The oddsmakers have made New England a seven point favorite bet down from nine when the line opened and set the total at 45. According to Covers.com Consensus Analysis 53% of the public like the underdog Ravens and their defense while 58% are backing the over despite both teams points allowed stats.

In four of their last six meetings, the winning team won by four points or less.

Previous Meetings

01/10/15: Ravens 31 @ Patriots 35
12/22/13: Patriots 41 @ Ravens 7
01/20/13: Ravens 28 @ Patriots 13

Trends

• The road team has covered the spread in six of their last seven meetings
• The underdog has covered the spread in five of their last seven meetings
• The under is 7-3 in the Patriots last 10 games overall

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