Dave Cokin
Bonus Play Monday
Easy winner with the Packers as the free NFL play, and I’ll use tonight’s game for the Monday comp. Note that I’m only grading this as a half unit play for my clients.
RAVENS at PATRIOTS 8:25 PM
Take: UNDER 45
The weather has very little to do with this opinion. While it’s supposed to be pretty nasty during the day in the Boston area, the forecast I’m seeing indicates things should be okay by game time. There might be a bit of a breeze but the inclement conditions should ease by the time the Ravens and Patriots kick off.
My take here is based on the way I think the game plays out, regardless of the conditions. The New England offense is still potent, but the fact is it’s simply not as daunting without Rob Gronkowski. Danny Amendola will also be missing from the lineup tonight.
It’s not like I’m expecting Bill Belichick to turn into Mr. Conservative tonight. The Pats are still going to have Tom Brady throwing the ball on a regular basis, and they’re still plenty dangerous with the football. But the Baltimore defense is solid and comes into this game in good form.
The Ravens offense is not as threatening. That unit did have an outstanding game last week at Miami, but this still an attack that is more plodding than explosive. Joe Flacco will be throwing it on a regular basis as the Ravens don’t have a particularly good running game. But I don’t see this team getting to the end zone on a regular basis and suspect their best weapon will, as usual, be the amazing Justin Tucker.
I can’t call this a strong opinion, as it’s not, but I prefer the Under tonight between the Ravens and Patriots.
Bonus Play Monday
Easy winner with the Packers as the free NFL play, and I’ll use tonight’s game for the Monday comp. Note that I’m only grading this as a half unit play for my clients.
RAVENS at PATRIOTS 8:25 PM
Take: UNDER 45
The weather has very little to do with this opinion. While it’s supposed to be pretty nasty during the day in the Boston area, the forecast I’m seeing indicates things should be okay by game time. There might be a bit of a breeze but the inclement conditions should ease by the time the Ravens and Patriots kick off.
My take here is based on the way I think the game plays out, regardless of the conditions. The New England offense is still potent, but the fact is it’s simply not as daunting without Rob Gronkowski. Danny Amendola will also be missing from the lineup tonight.
It’s not like I’m expecting Bill Belichick to turn into Mr. Conservative tonight. The Pats are still going to have Tom Brady throwing the ball on a regular basis, and they’re still plenty dangerous with the football. But the Baltimore defense is solid and comes into this game in good form.
The Ravens offense is not as threatening. That unit did have an outstanding game last week at Miami, but this still an attack that is more plodding than explosive. Joe Flacco will be throwing it on a regular basis as the Ravens don’t have a particularly good running game. But I don’t see this team getting to the end zone on a regular basis and suspect their best weapon will, as usual, be the amazing Justin Tucker.
I can’t call this a strong opinion, as it’s not, but I prefer the Under tonight between the Ravens and Patriots.
