- Apr 4, 2002
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TITANS/RAVENS Under 39.5 - While the Titans have displayed much more offense than they have shown in recent seasons, the key to this total will be the power running of Jamal Lewis and the stiff Baltimore defense, both of which should serve to keep this a relatively low-scoring affair. The Ravens have used this formula to win ugly all year, and they do not figure to change their tactics now. Baltimore averaged 166.4 rushing yards per game on an outstanding 4.8 yards per carry, and I look for them to control the clock in here. Tennessee did average 27.0 points per game on the road during the regular season, but they did not face a defense as formidable as this Ravens unit that allowed only 17.6 points per game overall and 15.4 points per home contest. In fact, the last 4 times that Tennessee has faced Baltimore, they have managed just 12, 10, 7 and 10 points respectively! I think that points will be at a premium here again, and while I really have no opinion on the side, primarily due to the fact that Tennessee allows only 81.0 rushing yards per game, I do feel that this should be a very safe Under.
