Ricky's 7* play on Baltimore.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history of these teams is quite significant.

Key Trends:

- The Ravens are 22-0 in their last 22 pre-season games.

- The Commanders are 1-4 in their last five pre-season games.

- The Commanders are not expecting to play their starters in Week 3.

Verdict: Who can bet against Jim Harbaugh in the pre-season at this point.

Ricky's 7* play on BAL.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history of these teams is quite significant.

Key Trends:

- The Ravens are 21-0 in their last 21 pre-season games.

- The Cardinals lack QB depth.

- The Ravens backups lit up Tennessee last week.

Verdict: John Harbaugh doesn't mess around, expect another W. 

Ricky's 7* play on NYG.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history of these teams is quite significant.

Key Trends:

- The Bengals didn't play Jake Burrows in last week's loss to Arizona.

- The Bengals don't have much experience among backup QBs.

- The Giants have Tyrod Taylor battling for playing time.

Verdict: The home team should get the W for the new coach.

Ricky's 7* play on NYJ.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the history of these teams is quite significant.

Key Trends:

- The Eagles were 0-2 in the preseason in 2021.

- The Eagles are 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games overall.

- The Jets were 2-0 in the preseason in 2021.

Verdict: The Jets have more experienced quarterbacks.

7*

5*

Ricky's 5* play on Dallas.

Key Angle: It's important to remember that Ricky never makes a bet on any game based on just one angle. In order to make the grade, all his premium picks must meet several important criteria. He doesn't share all his secrets within his analysis, instead he chooses to reveal only the angle that he feels is the most significant. Here in this game the recent history of these two teams is particularly significant.

- The Cardinals are 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as a home favorite.

- The Cowboys should be sharper with one game already under their belt.

- The Arizona head coach has a pre-season record of 1-3.

Verdict: The Cowboys look good getting points.

Ricky’s 10* BEWARE OF DOG TOP DOG play on the Carolina Panthers.

Neither team will start any of their starters here. But after going 3-0 to open the pre-season, I believe that the Steelers are definitely going to “go through the motions” today. At 1-2 though, the Panthers still have issues to work out at key positions.

The verdict: These teams have played against each other every pre-season since 2003 and Pittsburgh has won the last two. The home side also plays with the added revenge factor tonight. These two key reasons, combined with the home field advantage do indeed make Carolina the correct call in this matchup in my opinion!