We like the Baltimore Ravens to defeat the Buffalo Bills for a number of reasons. Here are some of the most important ones.

With a 1-2 record and with Pittsburgh already 3-0, the Ravens need this game more than the Bills. They could have won both of their losses. Last week's win at Dallas now has them moving in the right direction.

The Ravens final score last week makes it seem close but that's only because Dallas came back at the end when the game should have been over. Baltimore dominated for 3 quarters and finished the game with a 274-51 edge in rushing yards.

The Ravens offense averages 6.6 yards per play, the best mark in the NFL. The Ravens average 430 yards per game, also most in the NFL.

The Bills want to run and the Ravens are great at being able to stop the run. Baltimore has allowed just 2.8 yards per carry, the fewest in the NFL by far.

The Bills are playing on a short week. Monday's game versus Jacksonville may have been easy but it still means less preparation time.

Home field advantage can't be discounted. The Ravens were 6-3 at home last year. The Bills were 4-4 on the road.

Lay the short number. Baltimore is the play.

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