NFL Spreads: Carolina Panthers Getting Double Digits Against Baltimore Ravens

November 19, 2010   ·   Jimmy Boyd   ·   Jump to comments

The Baltimore Ravens are 0-3 all-time against the Carolina Panthers, but NFL odds makers are confident the goose egg gets cracked Sunday.
They have listed the Ravens as a 10-point favorite with the total set at 37.
Despite losing to Atlanta in Week 10, Baltimore was able to remain tied with Pittsburgh atop the AFC North. The Steelers blew an opportunity to take over sole possession with a loss to New England.
The identity of the Ravens has been a physical defense, but that defense let them down in last week’s loss. With just over a minute remaining, Baltimore allowed Matt Ryan and the Falcons to drive 80 yards for the game-winning score.
The Ravens rank 10th in the league in total defense (316.4 yards per game). However, they ranked third in 2009 (300.5 ypg).
Pass defense has been Baltimore’s biggest problem recently. Over its last five games, it has allowed an average of 294.2 passing yards.
That’s shocking considering the Rave...

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