NFL AFC North Betting Preview: Ravens Favored to Reclaim Division Crown
The AFC North is one of the NFL's most competitive divisions, with three different winners in the past three seasons. Here are the current betting odds and analysis for each team to win the division:
Baltimore Ravens (+165)
- Started 8-3 last season before Lamar Jackson's injury
- Lost 5 of final 6 games by 3 points or less
- Strong contender with healthy Jackson despite trading Marquise Brown
Cincinnati Bengals (+190)
- Defending division champions
- Improved offensive line with three new veteran starters
- Return key players including OROY Ja'Marr Chase
- Made Super Bowl run last season
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Cleveland Browns (+333)
- Major uncertainty around Deshaun Watson's likely suspension
- Finished 8-9 last season with injured Baker Mayfield
- Could be favorites with Watson, challenging with Jacoby Brissett
- Invested $230 million guaranteed in Watson
Pittsburgh Steelers (+700)
- Transitioning from Ben Roethlisberger to Trubisky/Pickett
- Lost JuJu Smith-Schuster to Chiefs
- Haven't finished below .500 since 2003
- Still competitive with strong defense and coaching
- Two years removed from 12-win division title
The Ravens lead as favorites despite last year's struggles, while the defending champion Bengals are close second. The Browns' odds hinge on Watson's availability, and the Steelers remain competitive despite quarterback changes.
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