Between the Lines with Mal Van Valkenburg

THREE REASONS TO LIKE THE CHARGERS (-7) OVER THE BENGALS

• The Bengals could be without both Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco. They are limited offensively.

• In their past three games, the Chargers are averaging 26 points, while giving up 11 points.

• The Bengals are giving up 25.9 points per game and will have a hard time holding back the Chargers.

THREE REASONS TO LIKE THE RAVENS (-3) OVER THE BROWNS

• The Browns had a nice run earlier this season but are 2-4 in their past six games, and the two wins came against bad teams.

• The Ravens are 4-1 in their past five games, with the offense scoring 64 points in the past two games.

• The Ravens have beaten the Browns in their past five meetings, each time by more than three points.

• LAST WEEK: 1-1

• SEASON: 11-18-1