The Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) close out the regular season on the road against the Cleveland Browns (7-9) in Week 18. Kickoff is 1 p.m. ET at FirstEnergy Stadium. Below, we look at the Bengals vs. Browns odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.
The Bengals clinched the AFC North title on Sunday with a 34-31 comeback win over the Kansas City Chiefs. They rallied from a 14-point deficit to win the game on a 20-yard field goal as time expired.
QB Joe Burrow was again fantastic, completing 30-of-39 passes for 446 yards and four touchdowns. WR Ja’Marr Chase caught 11 passes for 266 yards and three scores.
The Browns are coming off a 26-14 loss Monday night to the Pittsburgh Steelers. QB Baker Mayfield was sacked nine times and threw two interceptions. The Browns mustered only 232 yards of total offense
Also see: All Week 18 odds and lines
Bengals at Browns odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 1:25 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Bengals +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Browns -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bengals +2.5, -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Browns -2.5, +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5, O: -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | U: -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
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2021 betting stats:
- ML: Bengals 10-6 | Browns 7-9
- ATS: Bengals 9-7 | Browns 7-9
- O/U: Bengals 8-8 | Browns 7-9
Bengals at Browns head-to-head
The Bengals and Browns have played each other twice a year every season since 1970, excluding the strike-shortened 1982 season. This is the 97th meeting between the two teams. The Bengals lead the all-time series 51-45. They have never played each other in the postseason.
The Browns won the first matchup this season, a 41-16 win on the road in Week 9. They have won the last three matchups and six of the last seven.
Mayfield has been the starter in the last seven meetings. Burrow is winless in three career starts against the Browns.
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