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World Series betting: Ravens -3.5

 

The Denver Broncos are one of the few undefeated teams left in the NFL but their task will be a tough one this week as they head out to Baltimore to face the Ravens. 

 

Baltimore was undefeated at one point in the season but they have lost three straight close games to even them off at .500. They are coming off a bye week and they have to figure out what has happened to their defense. Last year, and for the last decade, the Ravens defense has been one of the best in the NFL but since defensive coordinator Rex Ryan left, their defense has become a little soft. Aside from a game where they held the hapless Cleveland Browns to just three points, the Ravens have allowed an average of 25.4 points per game.

 

The Broncos are not exactly an offensive juggernaut but they are a smart offensive team that is going to nickel and dime you all day long. They don't make many mistakes, they move the ball and they take what the defense gives them. On the flip side, their defense has been fantastic so the Ravens will have their hands filled.

 

The Broncos are still underrated. They are 6-0 but are an underdog in this game. That's good value.

 

Racebook Picks: Broncos +3.5

 

NFL odds: Chargers -17

 

The Oakland Raiders are absolutely pathetic. Just one week after they had an impressive, inspired performance and topped the Philadelphia Eagles at home, they completely laid down for the New York Jets at home. The Raiders lost 38-0 to the Jets while giving up nearly 300 yards rushing. Worse yet, the Raiders were forced to pull quarterback JaMarcus Russell who again turned the ball over carelessly.

 

This week, the Raiders head to San Diego and are a huge underdog but they should be able to stick around within the spread. This is a rivalry so the Raiders should be a litte more inspired. 

 

San Diego has been very inconsistent this year and they don't deserve to be favored by this much against anybody. Even the horrible Raiders. If you are planning on playing a teaser, tease the Raiders up opposed to teasing the Chargers down.

  

World Series odds pick: Raiders -17