In a thrilling Week 2 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals will be hosting their AFC rivals, the Baltimore Ravens.
Before Betting on the Ravens vs. Bengals
The Ravens’ defense completely dismantled C.J. Stroud in an absolutely dominant victory against the Houston Texans, even without Lamar Jackson having a standout performance. The former NFL MVP had only 169 yards with one pick, no touchdowns, and rushing, by his standards, a miserable 38 yards.
The bad thing for the Ravens is the fact that their starting running back, JK Dobbins, ended the season because of an Achilles injury. That’s a big blow for Harbaugh and his crew, who now need to change the strategy. Meanwhile, the good news for the team is the performance of the rookie WR, Zay Flowers, who had 78 yards caught in nine receptions.
On the other hand, the Cincinnati Bengals had a truly disappointing start to the season, suffering a brutal 24-3 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Browns. Their offense was virtually non-existent. Joe Burrow was questionable for that clash, yet he decided to step on the field at the last moment. It turns out that skipping the event was a much wiser choice for the highest-paid player ever because he threw only 82 yards in 14 completions.
Although the Bengals managed to bounce back from an 0-2 start last season and secure a playoff spot, another loss to an AFC North foe will certainly not bode well for their future. Joe Mixon needs to be a factor and crack the Ravens’ defensive line, so his 56 yards on 13 carries vs. Browns have to be much better.
Ravens vs. Bengals Week 2 NFL Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Ravens (2.50) | Bengals (1.59) | 46.5 | Ravens +3 (2.00) | Bengals -3 (1.83) |
| MyBookie | Ravens (2.41) | Bengals (1.58) | 46 | Ravens +3.5 (1.91) | Bengals -3.5 (1.91) |
| BetUS | Ravens (2.44) | Bengals (1.61) | 46.5 | Ravens +3 (1.97) | Bengals -3 (1.85) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Ravens (2.50) | Bengals (1.59) | 46.5 | Ravens +3 (2.00) | Bengals -3 (1.83) |
| XBet | Ravens (2.41) | Bengals (1.58) | 46 | Ravens +3.5 (1.91) | Bengals -3.5 (1.91) |
The Bengals should be much better here, not only because of the home field, but the fact that Burrow is 100% ready, unlike seven days ago. On the other side, the Ravens have a nasty situation with Dobbins, and even though Harbaugh’s team knows how to deal with injuries, we would go with the Bengals in this event.
