The Bengals are at home and off a much needed first win last week. Now they play a Ravens team that won a big over the Bills and this might be a spot where they let up a bit on the road. This is a divisional game and those are usually hard fought so expect a closer game from the Bengals who are starting to play better offensively each week. They just need to concentrate on getting the stops on defense and they should be fine in this game. The Bengals have won their last three of four home games against the Ravens. Baltimore just 4-10 against the spread after allowing 14 points or less last game. Baltimore is 0-5 against the spread after a win of 21 or more points. Ravens are 1-5 against the spread in their last three seasons versus bad defensive teams who give up 24 or more points per game. The Bengals are 5-2 against the spread at home in games where the line is +3 to -3. The Bengals are 8-1 against the spread in weeks 5 through 9. The Bengals are 8-0 against the spread versus good offensive teams that are scoring 24 or more points per game. Take any points with the underdog at home.

Best bet: take the points with Cincinnati.