I like this game under and want to lock in now as I see more of a chance of the total going lower rather than higher especially if bad weather hits the forecast.

The Ravens aren't going to have an offensive explosion against the Patriots like they did against the Dolphins this past Sunday. That was just Joe Flacco's third multi-touchdown passing game of the season. He's a below average quarterback in my view and isn't helped by any special skill position talent especially at running back.

New England has an underrated defense ranking third in fewest points allowed at 17.2 and ninth in fewest yards given up per game.

Baltimore has the No. 1 run defense. The Patriots have had to scale back their once diverse offense because of Rob Gronkowski being out. Their wide receiver group is down reliable possession receiver Danny Amendola, too. Tom Brady hasn't been 100 percent hobbled by a sore knee.

December weather, especially at night, can be tricky in New England. So the time to get involved with the under is now for best line value.