Picks are against the pointspread. The Patriots are a 7-point favorite over the Ravens. The 49ers are 2 1/2-point favorites over the Giants.
Greg A. Bedard: Ravens, Giants
Christopher L. Gasper: Patriots, 49ers
Shalise Manza Young: Patriots, Giants
Jim McBride: Ravens, Giants
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