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Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 3-1 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 8:30 ET
Baltimore: 0-8 ATS in road games
Pittsburgh: 21-9 ATS at home off non-conf game
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BALTIMORE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games in games played on a grass field over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BALTIMORE is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 74-46 ATS (+23.4 Units) as a favorite of 3.5 to 9.5 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 36-16 ATS (+18.4 Units) as a home favorite of 3.5 to 7 points since 1992.
PITTSBURGH is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games where the total is 35 or less since 1992.
Head-to-Head Series History
BALTIMORE is 3-1 against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
BALTIMORE is 3-1 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
Handicapper: Tony Karpinski
Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL) - 8:35 PM EDT Premium Play
Pick: Point Spread: -5/-104 Pittsburgh Steelers Play Title: 5* BEST BET on Monday Night NFL on ESPN
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The Steelers are 14-1 SU and 12-3 ATS at home on Mondays since 1990, including 6-0 SU and ATS with revenge.
The Steelers are coming off a tough 15-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Steelers allowed 9 sacks against the Eagles and I expect the offensive line to play much better tonight. The Steelers have all week to make the necessary corrections to give quarterback Ben Roethlisberger time to throw the ball. The Steelers 2nd ranked defense is allowing 12.7 points per game and has intercepted six passes. They will put a lot of pressure on Ravens rookie QB.
The Ravens offense has been anemic so far this season. The Ravens are second to last in passing averaging just 125 yards per game. Flacco has one of the lowest quarterback rating at 55.7. He has thrown for just 258 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Look for the Ravens to drop to 1-7 ATS as a guest in this series when Pittsburgh is off a loss.
(933) DET Tigers
(934) CHW White Sox
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The Tigers have no interest in playing this game, as they are on vacation after it's over. The White Sox want to go to the playoffs and would force a one-game playoff with the Twins Tuesday with a win here. This is a fine offense, with Paul Konerko hitting his fourth homer in three games and Jermaine Dye adding a two-run single to lead the White Sox over the Indians 5-1 Sunday, keeping Chicago alive in the AL Central. This offense is 6th in runs scored in the AL. Detroit has had pitching problems all season and starter Freddie Garcia makes only his third start. In 10 innings he's allowed 3 homers! The home fans will be into this one, as well, screaming for a one-sided rout. The White Sox can't take any chances, as if they lose, the season is over. Play the White Sox on the run line.
Baltimore/Pittsburgh Under 34 1/2 -1.10 (3 Unit Play)-I have to be honest that this play is somewhat risky because of the injuries that both teams have on the defensive side of the ball but I have no confidence whatsoever in either one of these offenses so Under is the only way that I can look in this one. Last year when Baltimore suffered the most was when they had injuries to their top CB's Rolle and McAllister and while McAllister is fine for this one Rolle is out so the Steelers may have an advantage throwing the ball this evening. However, both teams have their run stuffing guys out in NT's Hampton & Gregg so I think both teams will try to grind out the ball on the ground in order to move the chains. Both teams passing games have been nearly non existent this year and I don't see them breaking out here tonight. Baltimore will have Flacco making his first road start this year and I am sure the reigns will be on him here especially against the tough Steeler D. Pittsburgh will be without Parker tonight but I think losing a RB is not a big deal in the NFL and I think Mendenhall will be fine in his first start. The only way I see this game going Over is if the teams turn the ball over and give up great field position. I was surprised somewhat to see this line going up so I recommend a play on the Under here and I will call for a Pittsburgh 17-10 victory this evening.
Best of luck to everyone tonight and enjoy the games.
3 Unit Play. #118 Take Over in Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers (Monday 8:30 pm ESPN) The last two Monday night games have gone way over the posted total and we expect this one to do that as well. Pittsburgh will look to regroup on offense after putting forth a terrible performance against Philadelphia last week. They will be without RB Parker and thus will have to score points through the air. Baltimore is undefeated and has received solid QB play from Joe Flacco and expect both teams to reach twenty points giving us the easy victory with whoever comes out on top. These two teams met twice last year and both games easily went over the number, as Pittsburgh won 38-7 and Baltimore won 27-21. Pittsburgh 24, Baltimore 20.
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be taking on their division rival Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. The Steelers are coming off a tough 15-6 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Steelers allowed eight sacks against the Eagles and will a Raven defense that will attack on passing downs. The Steelers have all week to make the necessary corrections to give quarterback Ben Roethlisberger time to throw the ball. The Steelers 2nd ranked defense is allowing 12.7 points per game and has intercepted six passes. The Ravens offense has been anemic so far this season. The Ravens are second to last in passing averaging just 125 yards per game. Flacco has one of the lowest quarterback rating at 55.7. He has thrown for just 258 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. These two teams met last season on Monday Night in Pittsburgh and the Steelers blew out the Ravens 38-7. The Steelers have won their last 13 home games on Monday Night. The Steelers are also 7-0 after they have rushed for 90 or less yards in the previous game. In comes down to the top two defenses in the league squaring off against the opponents quarterback. Roethlisberger is by the far the better quarterback and will have the crowd behind him a in a huge home game.
Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers
Play: Steelers -5
Let's get the first concern out of the way. Ben Roethlisberger's hand is much better and he will play tonight for the home team. The Baltimore QB will also and while he has led his team to two wins this year, he has not been that good with one of the lowest QB ratings in the NFL, no TD Passes and 2 INT's. The Steelers came off one of their worst whoopings in their history last week to Philly, allowing 9 sacks and just looking like hell all of the way. This team will be prepared to turn it around quick and they are in a good situation to do so with a 14-1 Home Record on Monday nite and 12-3 ATS as well. This is going to be a tough place to win for Baltimore tonight and I expect that Pitt will get very good home suport from the fans. We must not forget that Flacco will be in his first Hostile Environment tonight and that is a lot on his young shoulders. These Steelers are not the Bengals, nor the Browns and this will be the first real D that Flacco will face this year. Baltimore's D has been very good so far but despite that, they have only outgained their opponents by about 300 yards in the first 2 games. We can certainly see by the posted total that oddsmakers think this is going to be a low scoring game. I do agree somewhat with that assumption but I think that Pitt will get their share of points and some of those might come with their D efforts. The Steelers are just a much better team here at this stadium and they are very good following a loss. The Ravens have discovered that as they are just 1-6 ATS the last 7 times they have visited here, after Pittsburgh had lost the previous week. As good as Baltimore is against the run, the Steelers are just as good and Flacco is going to have to show us something through the air if Baltimore is going to hang around in this contest. He will get a lot of preasure tonight, and he will have a very difficult time calling audibles. Both teams have a lot of injuries but the Pitt injuries are healing much better according to the reports out today. I am playing the squad with the better skipper behind the center, the better situation in all respects. Baltimore is just in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong personel.
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