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Jan 10, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) rushes for a touchdown while being tackled by Baltimore Ravens line backer Daryl Smith (51) during the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Monday, December 12th, at 1:00 P.M. the (7-5) Baltimore Ravens will be on the road to take on the (10-2) New England Patriots.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Patriots 28.5 – Ravens 21.3 with an over/under of 49.8. The Vegas Line has a final score of Patriots 26.3 – Ravens 18.8 with an over/under of 45.0.
2016-17 Statistics (32 total teams):
Yards per game: Patriots 387.5 (6th) > Ravens 347.7 (17th)
Points per game: Patriots 26.6 (6th) > Ravens 21.3 (21st)
Turnover margin: Patriots +5 = Ravens +5
Fewest yards allowed per game: Ravens 296.1 (1st) > Patriots 337.2 (9th)
Fewest Points allowed per game: Ravens 17.2 (tied for 2nd) = Patriots 17.2 (tied for 2nd)
Summary:
New England is (7-1) when Tom Brady plays and are averaging 29.8 points per game in that span. Baltimore is also playing well at the moment as they are (4-1) in their last five games. The Ravens defense has been a top ten unit all year long but especially dominant in their last five allowing just 13.6 points per game. New England (+112) has the best point differential in the NFL while Baltimore ranks 6th in that category. New England is (4-2) at home whereas Baltimore is just (2-3) on the road. The loss of all-pro tight end Rob Gronkowski certainly hurts the Patriots offense, but they have plenty of experience playing without him. I think this will be a much closer game and more low scoring than people would anticipate. I like the Patriots to win by a field goal at home.
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