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2017 AFC North Total Wins Betting Prediction

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AFC North Predictions 2017

The AFC North is usually one of the toughest divisions in the NFL, thanks to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals, who are usually playoff contenders.

Last season, the division wasn’t as good, and the Steelers were the only team to make the playoffs. This year, the Steelers are once again favored to win the division, but the Ravens and Bengals, who improved during the offseason, will give them a lot of competition.

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AFC North Division 2017 Win Total Predictions

Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens are projected to win nine games. Last year, the Ravens won eight games, despite an inconsistent running game, linebacker Terrell Suggs coming back from a season ending injury in 2015, and a defense that let them down in a few games they should have won.

During the offseason, the Ravens lost Steve Smith, who retired. The team replaced Smith with Jeremy Maclin, who is expected to be their top receiver this season.

Maclin will be teamed up once more with offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg, who was his former coordinator in Philadelphia in previous years, which should give Maclin plenty of time on the field as they try to make it to the playoffs this year.

The receiving corps also have Mike Wallace in their folds who meshed well with Joe Flacco last year and posted his first 1,000 yard season since he moved from the Steelers.

Baltimore also shored up its defense with the additions of Brandon Boykin, Al-Hajj Shabazz, Marlon Humphrey, Tyus Bowser and Chris Wormley. In doing so, the Ravens solved what’s been one of its major problems in previous years.

The Ravens open up the season with a road game against Bengals and should hit the ground running with a hot start. Their schedule isn’t particularly hard which gives me confidence they should do well this season.

Since John Harbaugh became the head coach, the Ravens have improved their record after every bad season, and I expect them to do the same this year and win more than nine games.

  • Over/Under Prediction: OVER 9

Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals are projected to win 8.5 games. They won the AFC North in 2015, and didn’t lose any impact players in free agency, which is why it was so surprising to see the team win only six games last year.

Cincinnati’s defense was pretty good last season, but their offense looked out of sync in a lot of games. The Bengals decided to improve their ground game in the offseason, and drafted former Oklahoma player Joe Mixon, who dropped into their lap because of a domestic violence charge in college.

Ross complements A.J Green as a great weapon for Andy Dalton down field and Mixon should make an immediate impact in his rookie year.

The only real problem I have with this year’s offense is it’s O-line. They’ve lost Andrew Whitworth and Kevin Zeitler to free agency which drops a lot of pressure on Jake Fisher and Cedric Ogbuehi’s shoulders.

As for the defense, they shouldn’t have too much of a problem in being in the top half of the league once more.

The Bengals face the Ravens and Texans at home early on, they then have a tough challenge against the Packers on the road and another game at Cleveland before heading home to face the Bills prior to the Week 6 bye.

With a strong running game, a healthy Andy Dalton and A.J. Green, the Bengals should be able to win at least nine games.

  • Over/Under Prediction: OVER 9

Cleveland Browns

The Browns are projected to win 4.5 games. They were the worst team in the NFL last season after getting rid of most of their veteran talent during the previous offseason.

This year, they traded for former Houston quarterback Brock Osweiller and drafted some young defensive talent like number one overall pick Miles Garrett, who they hope can help them turn things around.

They’ve also made a major improvement to the offensive line with the additions of Kevin Zeitler and J.C Tretter which should give Osweiller at least some confidence.

On defense, Myles Garrett, Jabrill Peppers, Emmanuel Ogbah and Carl Nassib should work well to go after the passer.

Even if the line is set at 5, it’s hard to see the Browns winning with their schedule. Can they beat the Jets at home? Maybe. But, can they win one against the Bengals and/or Ravens? Unlikely.

While I expect to see some improvement from a team that won only one game this year, I don’t see them winning five games in a division that is expected to be very tough this year.

  • Over/Under Prediction: UNDER 5

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers are projected to win 10.5 games this season. Going into the season, Pittsburgh is one of the favorites to win the AFC because they have arguably the most talented offense in the league.

Pittsburgh’s defense has been improving over the past two seasons, and if they are better this year, the Steelers will be very tough to beat.

While they look good on paper, the team has had its share of injuries and distractions over the years, with quarterback Ben Roethlisberger missing six games over the past two seasons, Martavis Bryant getting suspended for substance abuse issues during the same span, and running back LeVeon Bell seeking a new contract.

If the Steelers stay healthy, and Bryant doesn’t get suspended again this season, there’s no way they win less than 10.5 games.

In fact, it’s very possible this team makes a run to the Super Bowl once more. Considering they were just one game away from taking a trip to the big game last year and how much they’ve improved this year’s roster, it shouldn’t be too far-fetched.

By the time it's all said and done, the Steelers will win the AFC North for the second consecutive year.

  • Over/Under Prediction: OVER 10

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