The Chicago Bears (2-0) and Cleveland Browns (1-1) wrap up their preseason schedule Saturday. Kickoff from FirstEnergy Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Bears vs. Browns odds, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus announced earlier this week that QB Justin Fields and the 1stt-team offense are expected to play 25-30 snaps, or well into the first half. Fields totaled 27 snaps in the first 2 preseason outings.
While Fields will play plenty, WRs N’Keal Harry, Byron Pringle and Tajae Sharpe are all dealing with injuries and unlikely to suit up, perhaps leading to a more run-based attack.
Browns QB Jacoby Brissett is expected to play a good chunk of offensive snaps after sitting out the first 2 preseason games, and the 1st-team offense could potentially play most of the first half.
Bears at Browns odds
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 3:24 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Bears +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Browns -230 (bet $230 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Bears +3.5 (-110) | Browns -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bears at Browns picks and predictions
Prediction
Bears 22, Browns 18
Money line
The BEARS (+180) will be taking this dress-rehearsal game seriously, leaning upon the starters for a good chunk of the first half. The Browns (-230) are presumably in the same boat, although coach Kevin Stefanski hasn’t been as open with his plan.
Still, the Bears have the promising Fields under center, while the Browns will be giving Brissett his 1st game action of the preseason. It’s likely to go in Chicago’s favor here.
Against the spread
The BEARS +3.5 (-110) are a solid play catching the three and a hook if you just can’t pull the trigger on them straight up.
Chicago has won and covered against the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks in this preseason, and there have been plenty of bright spots on offense.
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Over/Under
The lean is to the UNDER 41.5 (-110) here despite the presence of starters presumably on both sides for a good amount of the 1st half. These teams are likely to try and run the ball plenty, and running equals Under results.
The Bears defense has been stout in the 2 exhibition games, too, allowing just 12.5 PPG. While the Browns have totaled 22.0 PPG on offense, the defense is also allowing just 17.0 PPG in the preseason.
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