The Baltimore Ravens head to Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday afternoon knowing they have absolutely dominated NFC East teams for the past decade.
The Ravens are 8-1 ATS in nine games against this conference since 2001 and they are 4-1-1 ATS in six games against the Eagles..
Mike Vick will look to bounce back from an ugly four-interception day against Cleveland, but will have to do so against a stingy Baltimore pass defense.
Philadelphia was favored by two points at home at Sportsbook. Philadelphia is just 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home and 3-6 ATS in its last nine games at home.
View Baltimore vs Philadelphia Odds and Stats.
Betting Line:
Oddsmakers opened the Eagles as 1-point favorites in the game at Sportsbook, while the betting total was sitting at 46.5, considered high by many.
Power Rankings / Prediction:
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Eagles rated this week at No. 6 and the Ravens sitting at No. 1. It may or may not play a role in OddsShark score prediction models that turned out a 54-24 result in favor of the Ravens this week.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia's No. 23-ranked offense (17 PPG) against a Ravens defense that ranks No. 3 at 13 PPG. The Eagles passing attack has averaged 306 yards per game, more than the Ravens give up through the air (193 YPG on average).
Baltimore won its last outing, a 44-13 result against the Bengals on September 10. The Ravens covered in that game as a 7-point favorite, while the 57 combined points took the game OVER the total.
Last time out for Philadelphia, they were a 17-16 Sportsbook as they battled the Browns on the road. The Eagles failed to cover in the match as a 8.5-point favorite, while 33 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors. Michael Vick throttled the Browns defense in his team's most recent action, throwing for 317 yards and 2 scores as Philadelphia handed Cleveland a 17-16 defeat.
Baltimore Ravens Trends:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 6-4
Philadelphia Eagles Trends:
When playing in September are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 3-7
A few Ravens at Eagles trends to consider:
Baltimore is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Baltimore's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 6 games on the road
Baltimore is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Philadelphia is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Baltimore home to New England, Sunday, September 23
Philadelphia at Arizona, Sunday, September 23
