Cleveland Browns at Seattle Seahawks odds, picks and predictions

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The Cleveland Browns (0-2) and Seattle Seahawks (1-1) meet in Week 3 of the NFL preseason at Lumen Field Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Browns vs. Seahawks odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Browns have struggled with offense in the preseason, posting just 22 total points in 2 games, or 11.0 PPG, while allowing 25.0 PPG on defense. Cleveland has not only lost both outings, but it is 0-2 against the spread (ATS), too. Each of those losses came in front of angry home fans.

Cleveland is expected to be without several starters, including QB Deshaun Watson, who has reportedly been dealing with a sore arm in training camp. He hasn’t officially been ruled out, but coach Kevin Stefanski could elect to be cautious rather than risk further injury. If Watson sits, QB Jameis Winston is likely to get the nod.

Seahawks coach Mike MacDonald said most of his starters will play Saturday, including QB Geno Smith.

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Browns at Seahawks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:55 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Browns -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Seahawks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
Against the spread: Browns -1.5 (-105) | Seahawks +1.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Browns at Seahawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahawks 20, Browns 13

Moneyline

The SEAHAWKS (+100) plan to play their starters, while the Browns (-120) are unlikely to play some key members of the team. With Watson also experiencing arm soreness, it’s crazy that Seattle is an underdog at home, albeit a small one. Take advantage.

Against the spread

Backing the Seahawks +1.5 (-115), and paying extra for it, makes very little sense, unless you’re dead set on the Browns -1.5 (-105) winning this preseason finale, but only by a single point.

If you like Seattle, just back it straight up on the moneyline at even-money.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 36.5 (-110) is a strong play.

The total has gone low in both games for the Browns in the preseason, and the offense has only been able to cobble together 11.0 PPG. The effort on defense is a little concerning, but the Seahawks are good for just 15.5 PPG on offense while allowing 9.5 PPG so far through 2 games. All signs point to a defensive slog and a boring, low-scoring battle.

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