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The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to FanDuel Sportsbook (O/U = over/under). Last week’s record 7-7 (.500); season 86-64 (.573). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-8 (.429); season 67-81-2 (.453). Off: Falcons, Colts, Patriots, Saints. All times Pacific.
Cincinnati (5-4) at Baltimore (7-3)
Quarterback Lamar Jackson should be the difference-maker for the Ravens against the Bengals. (Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press)
Tonight, 5:20
TV: Amazon Prime Video
Line: Ravens by 3 1/2. O/U: 46.
Both teams are coming off close losses. The Bengals are more desperate, and that can be a good thing for them. But Lamar Jackson is the difference and Baltimore holds on at home.
Prediction: Ravens 24, Bengals 21
CHARGERS (4-5) at Green Bay (3-6)
Quarterback Justin Herbert aims to get the Chargers back on their feet when they visit Green Bay to play the Packers. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: Channel 11
Line: Chargers by 3. O/U: 43 1/2.
The Sunday forecast calls for mid-30s and sun in Green Bay. That shouldn’t be an issue for a Chargers offense coming off a strong performance against Detroit. Packers can run, but won’t be enough.
Prediction: Chargers 24, Packers 20
Las Vegas (5-5) at Miami (6-3)
Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: Channel 2
Line: Dolphins by 11 1/2. O/U: 46 1/2.
The Raiders have a two-game winning streak after beating the deeply flawed Giants and Jets. Here come the rested Dolphins, whose offense should give that Las Vegas defense fits.
Prediction: Dolphins 34, Raiders 17
Dallas (6-3) at Carolina (1-8)
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been on a hot streak. (Roger Steinman / Associated Press)
Sunday, 10 a.m.
TV: NFL Ticket
Line: Cowboys by 10 1/2. O/U: 41 1/2.
In two of the last three games, the Cowboys have scored 43 and 49. Dak Prescott has been on fire, and there’s no…
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Publish date : 2023-11-16 11:30:59
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