NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Sunday: Ravens vs. Cardinals (8/21)
Let’s check out our top odds and pick for Sunday’s Week 2 NFL preseason game between the Ravens vs. Cardinals.
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NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Saturday: Ravens vs. Cardinals
This is easy. The Ravens don’t lose in the preseason. I’m not even kidding. After last week’s win over the Titans, the Ravens have now won 21 straight preseason games.
I’m not big on trends, but I had to mention it. It’s an absurd stat.
Anyway, we won’t be seeing Kyler Murray play for the Cardinals and we also won’t get to see Lamar Jackson with the Ravens tonight. However, the difference here is that Colt McCoy, the second-string quarterback for Arizona also isn’t likely to play. So with that said, we’ll be seeing Trace McSorely and Jared Guarantano for the second straight week. But if we’re being honest, both quarterbacks looked solid. They helped lead the Cardinals to a 36-23 win over Cincinnati.
On the other hand, the Ravens will rely on Anthony Brown, Tyler Huntley, and Brett Hundley as quarterbacks. Huntley went 16-for-18 from the field while Brown finished going 10-for-15 from the field. Each of those two quarterbacks earned over 100 yards passing in the game. Baltimore won’t have their top receivers for this game but other guys stepped up in the last game and should end up doing the same in this one.
The Ravens scored 23 in their first preseason win while the Cardinals tallied 36 points in their first preseason win. Both teams had a solid night of scoring and I think that continues into tonight’s game. Take the Over at 38.5.
Bet: Over 38.5
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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