RAVENS (1-0) at BENGALS (1-0)
Line: CIN by 1
Cote's pick: CIN, 27-23
TV: 8:20 p.m., NFLN
Early duel for the AFC North lead, two improved offenses and the fact Cincy knocked Baltimore from a playoff spot last season form the potential for an engaging Thursday night matchup. (Miami fans can pick their poison, because chances are at least one of these teams will be a rival for a wild-card playoff spot if the Dolphins get to that point). Ravens have added receiving help for Joe Flacco, but Bengals attack counters with a large boost from the full emergence of RB Joe Mixon. Betting line swung from even to Crows by 1 and then over tor Cincy. And I get that. Baltimore is not as all-mighty as sad Buffalo made 'em look in Week 1. Ravens have the payback incentive here, but the 'Gals are on a 7-2 run in this series dating to the last meeting of 2013. That plus home is enough for me.
