MNF: Raven @ Broncos

Lord_Strife · #1 10-08-2006, 04:59 PM

I noticed at mansion this game has the Ravens at +6 with the o/u being at 33.5. With an o/u line being so low, dont you think a spread that far apart is much more difficult for the broncos to cover? I think the game is going to be really good but I like the Ravens chances of winning outright, and at the very least covering the spread.

Thoughts?

Jibba · #2 10-08-2006, 05:01 PM

I like the Ravens winning as well, or at least enough to get me to play those odds. Yesterday put 3 units on Balt SU at +200. It's now up to +241 on Pinney and I put 3 more units. Odds are just too good IMO. Denver is still one of the most difficult places to win, but we're not talking about a team as talented as prior Denver squads. Maybe I missed something, but I can't see why the odds are the high.

PropPlayer · #3 10-08-2006, 05:08 PM

Did anything happen for the line to move a couple points this early? I know it’s been moving slowly all week but its sure shot quickly up today.

Grasshopp3r · #4 10-08-2006, 05:28 PM

Aside from possible snow for the game, I do not know what may have changed. The obvious is that Denver is getting more action.

Grasshopp3r · #5 10-08-2006, 06:12 PM

This might have something to do with the line moving.

http://www.covers.com/articles/artic...491&tid=27

AllinDan · #6 10-08-2006, 06:40 PM

I also have a couple units on Bal at 2-1, and may add a few more if the odds have improved. I don't think a QB as shaky as Plummer should ever have that kind of odds against a healthy D as good as Bal. That said, I have zero confidence in Steve McNair.

edit: heh, that article definitely doesn't make me confident. I'm curious to hear what others have to say

mulebennett · #7 10-08-2006, 06:48 PM

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This might have something to do with the line moving.

http://www.covers.com/articles/artic...491&tid=27

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wow, that's reallllllly convincing. the only thing that might keep me from betting it is that my girlfriend is a diehard Ravens fan

PropPlayer · #8 10-08-2006, 11:26 PM

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Aside from possible snow for the game, I do not know what may have changed. The obvious is that Denver is getting more action.

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Eh it sure looks not like that is the reason now but was not convinced earlier that was the reason. I was looking all over for injury or suspension news. How often does the Monday night game jump 2 full points at the start of the 1PM Sunday games. I would think its anything but obvious at the time of the OP. it sure through up reason for caution for me.

Wes Mantooth · #9 10-09-2006, 12:37 AM

Does anyone like teasing this game?, take the Ravens and the over?

livin_a_lie · #10 10-09-2006, 03:20 PM

I'm just gonna let my man Bill Simmons explains this to you guys,

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BRONCOS (-4) over Ravens
Four predictions for this one:

1. Air McNair gets fully exposed. He has played four decent minutes in
the past two weeks. You can't pull that crap against a defense like
Denver's.

2. Once the Broncos get a lead, Shanahan won't ask Plummer to do
anything. And I mean, ANYTHING. He'll do the same thing Marty did last week.

3. You will hear a lot of barely audible "IN-COM-PLETE" chants on your
TV.

4. Mike Tirico officially starts to look like one of the kids from "The
Squid and the Whale."

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