Bettors are loving the Cincinnati Bengals‘ chances to mop the floor with the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the NFL Playoffs this weekend. Ahead of the action-packed NFL slate, bettors are beginning to become curious about where the top public bets are placed thus far, and those questions are answered mainly by Joe Burrow and the Bengals.
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NFL Playoffs Bettors Heavily Riding With Bengals
According to BetMGM data analyst John Ewing, over 90% of current bets are on the Bengals to cover the spread against the Ravens. The line opened at 6.5 but moved following the injury news surrounding Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson on Wednesday. Now, the Bengals are 8-point favorites ahead of the Sunday Night matchup.
“Not looking good for Lamar Jackson,” insider Ian Rapoport said on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football.” “Which is a bit of a surprise if you look back. Dec. 4 was the last time he played, battling a PCL sprain. There were so many people involved who thought if Lamar is not going to play in the regular season, he will surely be ready in the playoffs. However, from my understanding this is something sources have said over the course of the past 24 hours is that Lamar Jackson faces an uphill battle to be able to get out on the field in the playoffs against the Cincinnati Bengals.
“He is working, he is trying, he is rehabbing. The knee is just not quite right. Now, this has been shrouded in some secrecy, so there’s always a chance. Anything happens with Lamar Jackson, but I would be surprised based on what I know if he practices today, which means we can see Tyler ‘Snoop’ Huntley for the Baltimore Ravens.”
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Although the Ravens will likely be without their QB1, they feel like they have been disrespected by many around the NFL who feel they have no chance of pulling off the upset.
“I don’t know if anybody is going to believe in us outside this locker room, but we’re for dang sure going to believe in ourselves here. We’re going to give it our best shot. I think we have a great game plan. I think the guys are hungry and motivated,” Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell said, per beat writer Luke Jones.
If you’re looking to “fade the public” for the NFL Playoffs, the Ravens might be your pick this weekend. But given the uncertainty surrounding the quarterback situation, it would certainly be a risky wager. If you’re looking to bet on the Ravens-Bengals game, you can head over to FanDuel Sportsbook — where new users are being offered $150 in credits for a $5 bet on either team!
You can also check our OddsShopper tools for the best lines throughout the NFL Playoffs.
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