Ravens will reap revenge on rivals
The Wild cat returns for his 21 st season in The Post. Including the 1997-2016 Bet tor’ s Guide, Cat’ s record in print stands at 573-479(54.5 percent) against the spread.
Ravens (+5) over STEELERS: In their earlier meeting, the Ravens were not in the pink, and the Steelers were coming off that embarrassing loss to the Bears. Pittsburgh proceeded to engineer a rare rout of the Ravens. There’s no revenge like divisional-home-loss revenge, and with a healthier Joe Flacco now operating behind a sounder and hardier offensive line, expecting visitors’ best shot. Baltimore visits Cleveland next week, while Pittsburgh entertains Tom Brady. Baltimore (+5) focused on today, for one unit.
GIANTS (+3½) over Cowboys: Ezekiel Elliott is not due back until Week 16 against the Seahawks on Christmas Eve — but the ’Boys unloaded a load of bad karma and frustration when they pulverized the Redskins in a sparkling-clean effort (no turnovers) at home last Thursday. Off that, schlepping to North Jersey to face the Giants in a desultory 1 o’clock affair has to be a downer. The Giants might miss Geno Smith’s mobility, but they were value at Oakland, and they’re worthwhile here (+3½), for one unit. LAST WEEK: 1-1. Seahawks (W) Texans (L). Follow Wildcat Sports’ seasonal doings atwww.thesportsmonitor.com.