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NFL Week 8 Odds: 5 Best Bets Against the Spread

By Brad Rowland

Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform with the Big Ben clock tower as a backdrop at the NFL Fan Rally at Trafalgar Square in advance of the International Series game between the Detroit Lions and the Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta Falcons cheerleaders perform with the Big Ben clock tower as a backdrop at the NFL Fan Rally at Trafalgar Square in advance of the International Series game between the Detroit Lions and the Falcons. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) speaks with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) after the game at M&T Bank Stadium. Cincinnati Bengals defeated Baltimore Ravens 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco (5) speaks with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) after the game at M&T Bank Stadium. Cincinnati Bengals defeated Baltimore Ravens 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Cincinnati Bengals (+2.5) over Baltimore Ravens

Absolutely no one likes the Bengals right now. That was clearly evident when Cincinnati opened as 3-point favorite and the line immediately moved all the way to the point where the Bengals are actually getting 2.5 points at home against a division rival.

Is Baltimore playing better right now? Absolutely. The Ravens have looked like one of the best teams in the NFL at times this season, and simply put, the Bengals have been an absolute mess over the past handful of weeks. However, it is important to remember that Cincinnati was riding high with an undefeated record earlier in the year for a reason, and this is a talented group that should be playing angry against a team with familiar ties.

If I had to lay points with Cincinnati right now, I would be terrified, but you’re going to give me nearly a field goal at home? Sure.

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