Baltimore can put itself in an excellent situation when it comes to the AFC North lead if it can take down Cincinnati for a second time this season on Sunday afternoon. These two teams met in the season opener, with Cincinnati taking home the victory, but things are much different now. Both clubs seem to be different from that opener, with Baltimore playing much better football compared to Cincinnati, even without running back Ray Rice. We like the Ravens on the road in this AFC North battle.
Ravens can make major statement to division with win
With a 5-2 record, the Ravens lead the AFC North division by two games. The team closest to them is Cincinnati, so a win would be a huge help in securing another division crown. Despite losing the opener to the Bengals, the Ravens have played like a post-season team, winning five of their next six games, including three in a row at one point. Baltimore is starting to look like it did when it won the Super Bowl two years ago.
Bengals cannot afford to fall three games back in division race
A loss to the Ravens on Sunday afternoon would put a major damper on the Bengals season and their playoff hopes. Even thought there would still be plenty of time left in the year, the Bengals would be three games out of first in the division behind Baltimore. After starting the season on a 3-0 tear, the Bengals have gone 0-2-1 since, being outscored 107-54. Their defense will be tested against on Sunday by the Ravens potent offense.
When the Bengals host the Ravens for an AFC North game Sunday afternoon, we will use the odds found at Sportsbook.ag to place our bet. We are going to spend 10 percent of our bankroll and put it on the Ravens and the -130 money line as they move to 6-2 on the season and separate themselves from the division.
Chris Wassel
AA, AAS
CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Lead arranger of news and injury reports for Rotoballer Hockey. Also did the news lead for NASCAR on the same site coming out of COVID.
Strategy and mapping out of various sports betting and sports articles for MyNHLTradeRumors and gambling.com.
Runs a hockey and fantasy hockey podcast that teaches fantasy hockey players how to improve their skills.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines..
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris has primarily focused on sports writing and fitness. On social media, he will answer any question in many different aspects. Even Chris's ability to wager on Entertainment and US Elections is well documented. He was able to predict Joe Biden's inevitable dip in approval rating below 40%.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a lot of places from DraftKings to USA Today and much more.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of amazing fantasy hockey championships from expert to high-stake leagues.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Do Not Think, Just Do.”
Education
1999 Graduate of Union County College
1993 Graduate of Rahway High School
Professional Achievements
Media credentialed member of the New Jersey Devils since 2010
Covered several NHL Drafts including the one day event in Newark in 2013
Been on countless podcasts, TV shows, and more including Sportsnet and even NHL Network