The Bengals offense has been held under 300 yards in three of its last four games, and considering they're rolling into a matchup with a fresh Ravens defense that ranks among the league's best and that they likely won't have A.J. Green, I don't see much potential for scoring on their end. The Ravens are going with rookie Lamar Jackson in his first NFL start, and they'll try to protect the ball and key everything off the run. That shortens the game for us and helps this Under cash with ease.

Joe Flacco is doubtful which means it's time to pick on rookie Lamar Jackson or maybe even Robert Griffin. Either way, there's an edge, and Flacco's junk, but he's still way better than the other two. The dog has gone 7-2 ATS in the last nine meetings. The Bengals have won the past two meetings, the last coming in Week 2. One more thing, the Ravens have lost three straight (0-3 ATS) coming in. Bengals get the cover and probably win.

With Ravens QB Joe Flacco (hip) missing practice all week and being listed as doubtful, the assumption is that rookie Lamar Jackson will be handed the reins, provided he recovers from stomach flu. (Otherwise, it’s third-stringer Robert Griffin III). Jackson could not hand-pick a better first foe. The Bengals have allowed 500-plus yards three games running. However, Cincinnati can score in bunches, even with WR A.J. Green (toe) likely out. RB Joe Mixon (knee) appears good to go, which will ease the pain if Green sits.