[chrisharvard01]

Although the Ravens have great defense, I don't think they will be
able to contain Big Ben. I expect to see much more points scored this time around than PITT's prior 13-9 win.

We've seen what PITT can do with it's explosive offense.
I was concerned of Ben Roth.'s concussion prior to the stomping of SAN DIEGO but it seems he has recovered well! [Even so, we also have seen PITTS QB backup Byron Leftwich (Marshall U) in action against the Redskins and the Browns, and he's been good!]


With BALT's strong D, I see a sluggish offense...the Ravens don't stand much of a chance of putting points on the board. I see Flacco making more, instead of less mistakes heading into this game. We've watched him all season make and break games and I just don't think he's got what it takes to beat out this Steeler team.

Lately though, BALT has put up near the same points on average;

BALT last 5 games: 21.2 points AVG
PITT last 5 games: 22.5 points AVG


I hope that the oddsmakers don't take too many from PITT on this one, I'm going to be riding this train all the way to the Superbowl!!!

[unless the Eagles pull out a win against ARZ then all bets are off!!!]

[eidolon]

Originally Posted by chrisharvard01

Although the Ravens have great defense, I don't think they will be
able to contain Big Ben.

Did you just say that? are you for real? half the teams out there can contain Ben. But I do agree with that Steelers will win this game. The rookie's glory time is over.

[nevadaside]

I love how the PITT win over SD has everyone buying into them, I also love the cash I made off PITT.....now I love the +6 that BAL is getting, but I'll wait for "7".

[element1286]

Originally Posted by eidolon

Did you just say that? are you for real? half the teams out there can contain Ben. But I do agree with that Steelers will win this game. The rookie's glory time is over.

Ben's stat line against the Ravens, 36/64 (56.25%), 437 yards, 2Td's, 1 INT, 1 FUM LST. Not great, but certainly good enough to beat the Ravens, especially when you look at Flacco's line against the Steelers.

27/59 (45.76%), 307 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT's, 1 FUM LST

[sportsguy04]

Ravens +6! What a line. Was expecting +3-+3.5 not +6.

[chrisharvard01]

I am disappointed with the (-6).

I can't take the -250ML.

Looks like I'll have to eat the points... PITT will cover.

[brooks85]

Ravens can win this game but harbaugh* has to open the offense sooner this time. Pit is way to dangerous in the 4th. Clayton is very legit receiver. Him with Heap, McClain and if they can get get screens/dumps in the middle to mcgahee they can do it. But, im not betting on it...

[danrman]

very hard to beat a team in the division 3 times... ravens +6

[slacker00]

Originally Posted by danrman

very hard to beat a team in the division 3 times... ravens +6

This is a myth.

[Pensinger1]

RLM helped keep me undefeated in bowl games this year.

From +5 to +6 w/ 58% on Baltimore...

[chrisharvard01]

Originally Posted by element1286

27/59 (45.76%), 307 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT's, 1 FUM LST

Indeed! Perhaps a side wager is in order... $100 prop bet Flacco throws an INT

[scotty0129]

The playbook will open up for Flacco in this Championship game. Ravens ML

[element1286]

Originally Posted by scotty0129

The playbook will open up for Flacco in this Championship game. Ravens ML

Why is that? He hasn't shown the ability to handle what he has been given.

[scotty0129]

Originally Posted by element1286

Why is that? He hasn't shown the ability to handle what he has been given.

Just look where there at and there record. This is the real Super Bowl. I can't wait.

[slacker00]

Originally Posted by element1286

Why is that? He hasn't shown the ability to handle what he has been given.

I've heard this too. The reasoning is that they'll be playing from behind and Flacco will have to pass more. Also, Pitts might stack the box and force Flacco to beat them. That's just what I've heard, take it for what it's worth.