The Baltimore Ravens are on to the worst start in franchise history, going 1-5 through the first six games. The Arizona Cardinals are keeping afloat in the NFC West with the past two division champions, the Seattle Seahawks struggling. Will the Ravens’ disappointing season continue? Or will the Cardinals slip once again at home?
It’s going to be an explosive night of football on Monday. Read on for everything you need to know heading into this match. Looking for more football action? Check out the complete previews for the Texans vs. Dolphins and Steelers vs. Chiefs.
The Baltimore Ravens’ woes continue after suffering their fifth defeat this season. They’re on to the worst start in franchise history, going 1-5 through the first six weeks of the year. The Ravens were torched by the arm of Colin Kaepernick at San Francisco in a 25-20 loss. Things don’t figure to get much better on the road against Arizona’s Carson Palmer.
[sc:NFL240banner ]Palmer is one of the top quarterbacks in the league, passing for about 290 yards per game. He now has 14 touchdown passes, just one behind league leader Aaron Rodgers’ 15. The Arizona quarterback should have the tools he needs to torch Baltimore’s secondary. Wide receiver John Brown was spectacular with over 190 yards receiving, but no touchdowns in a 25-13 loss at Pittsburgh.
The Ravens could answer with their own passing game if Joe Flacco shakes off his bad performance in Week 6. While Flacco threw for 343 yards and two touchdowns against the 49ers, he threw two interceptions leading to field goals against the Ravens. The Ravens quarterback will likely turn to leading receiver Steve Smith Sr.
Smith should have a monster game after racking up 137 yards receiving and a score against the 49ers, while playing with microfractures on his back. He was also targeted two more times in the end-zone, but dropped both.
Where to Watch
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Betting Trends on the Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have won seven of their last 10 games against NFC West teams.
The Ravens are 0-3-1 ATS in their last four games on the road.
The Ravens are 3-7 SU and 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games dating back to Week 16 of last season.
The Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as underdogs.
The total has gone over in five of the Ravens’ last seven games.
Betting Trends on the Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals are 1-4 SU/ATS in their last five games against AFC North teams.
The Cardinals are 4-2 SU/ATS in their last six home games.
The Cardinals are 7-3 SU/ATS in their last 10 games as favorites.
The Cardinals have lost their last four games against the Ravens.
The total has gone over in eight of Arizona’s last 10 games at home.
Hot Wager
Underdogs are 5-1 ATS and 4-2 SU in Monday Night Football games thus far (pending Week 6’s MNF). The Ravens would be a hot pick against the Cardinals, considering they’ve been covering machines in their last five games as underdogs as the trends above indicate. They’re also on a four-game win streak against the Arizona Cardinals.
Arizona has looked strong this season, but remains vulnerable against run-heavy teams such as Pittsburgh and St. Louis. The Ravens’ Justin Forsett has been a strong runner recently to rack up the fourth-most rushing yards (457) this season, despite averaging just 41.3 yards through the first three games.
Writer’s Prediction
While the Ravens could loser another tight contest, they should be able to do enough to cover the spread. An upset isn’t unlikely if everything falls right for Baltimore. Create a betting account now and test your hand on the exciting primetime games of the NFL.
