posted August 7, 2007 at 20:15 in NFL Articles

The AFC North is one of the fiercest divisions for football betting. Bitter rivalries, solid franchises and a vast football history encompass one of the more storied divisions in football. The Ravens owned the division last year, and this season gives little reason to doubt that they can do it again. Can the Steelers and Bengals rally to put some heat on the Ravens? How will each team repay their football betting investors?

Baltimore Ravens Odds And Lines

+1800 to win Super Bowl XLII

+160 NFL odds to win AFC North

+350 NFL Odds to win Wildcard Playoff spot

After losing only three games last season, the highly touted Ravens went on to lose to the Indianapolis Colts in a game where both teams failed to score a touchdown. The biggest problem for the Ravens last season was the run game. Well, they sure fixed that problem in a big way.

Running-back Willis McGahee joins the Ravens, adding the power running game that Coach Brian Billick loves and hasn’t had since Jamal Lewis’ 2000 yard season. The offense should steamroll under the helm of Steve McNair, who still has Todd Heap and Derrick Mason to throw to as well.

The defense in Baltimore, despite the loss of Adalius Thomas, is still one of the most feared and versatile in the league. They can disrupt routes, disguise themselves well and, most important of all, they can score. Rex Ryan is a masterful defensive coordinator.

Let’s put it this way – they won the division last year without Willis McGahee. With the other three teams in this division going through such turmoil, it is impossible not to bet on the Ravens to win the AFC North. With McGahee in tow, they are certainly in the midst of the Super Bowl contenders.

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