Ravens -3 over 49ers (bought half point)
Always reluctant to post Ravens' plays because it comes across as a homer play but I really like the Ravens in this spot for several reasons. S.F. has to fly cross country on a short work week which makes this a difficult spot for them. Second I am still not thoroughly convinced that the 9ers are that good. 6 of their 9 wins have come against teams with a losing record. Ravens play really tough at home having won 14 of their last 15 home games. Since 2003 the Ravens are 16-1against NFC teams at home and most haven't really been close:
2003 Ravens beat Seattle 44-41 and S.F. 44-6
2004 Ravens beat Dallas 30-10 and Giants 37-14
2005 Ravens beat GB 48-3 and the Vikings 30-23
2006 Ravens beat Atlanta 24-10 but lose to Carolina 23-21
2007 Ravens beat Cards 26-23 and Rams 22-3
2008 Ravens beat Eagles 36-7 and Redskins 34-3
2009 Ravens beat Bears 31-7 and Lions 48-3
2010 Ravens beat Tampa 17-10 and Saints 30-24
2011 Ravens beat Cards 30-27 and the 49ers 24-10
That's it. BOL to all
Always reluctant to post Ravens' plays because it comes across as a homer play but I really like the Ravens in this spot for several reasons. S.F. has to fly cross country on a short work week which makes this a difficult spot for them. Second I am still not thoroughly convinced that the 9ers are that good. 6 of their 9 wins have come against teams with a losing record. Ravens play really tough at home having won 14 of their last 15 home games. Since 2003 the Ravens are 16-1against NFC teams at home and most haven't really been close:
2003 Ravens beat Seattle 44-41 and S.F. 44-6
2004 Ravens beat Dallas 30-10 and Giants 37-14
2005 Ravens beat GB 48-3 and the Vikings 30-23
2006 Ravens beat Atlanta 24-10 but lose to Carolina 23-21
2007 Ravens beat Cards 26-23 and Rams 22-3
2008 Ravens beat Eagles 36-7 and Redskins 34-3
2009 Ravens beat Bears 31-7 and Lions 48-3
2010 Ravens beat Tampa 17-10 and Saints 30-24
2011 Ravens beat Cards 30-27 and the 49ers 24-10
That's it. BOL to all

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