Week 7 brought an emphatic clash to M&T Bank Stadium as the Cincinnati Bengals squared off against the Baltimore Ravens on Mon 26 Oct, 4:00 am AEDT. Punters eyeing the markets had a tight contest on paper, with the home side priced at 2.35 and the visiting Bengals holding favouritism at 1.6 in the head-to-head market. The total points line was set at 46.5 points, while the line market had the Ravens sitting as 2.5-point underdogs at 2.05, and the Bengals at 1.75.
When the dust settled, it was the Cincinnati Bengals who seized control of the contest, running out comprehensive 35–13 victors against the Baltimore Ravens. The final scoreboard told a clear story of a visiting side that capitalised on their opportunities, leaving the home team to look for answers as the season unfolds.
How the tips went
Reviewing how the pre-match recommendations landed gives an honest look at how the contest unfolded against expectations. The head-to-head selection for the Baltimore Ravens at 1.62 resulted in a loss as the home side fell short of the mark. Meanwhile, the line selection for Baltimore Ravens -2.5 at 1.8 also resulted in a loss, reflecting the dominant 22-point margin secured by the Cincinnati Bengals on the day.