Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

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The Cleveland Browns (3-11) and the Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) meet Sunday in a Week 16 game at Paycor Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Browns vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Browns picked up a surprising 24-19 win in the snow over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night in Week 13 as a big underdog. Cleveland also had an upset win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, showing this is a team which can be dangerous. But, Cleveland has lost and failed to cover the past 3 outings.

The defense has struggled for Cleveland lately, allowing 89 points in the past 3 games, or 29.7 points per game (PPG). The offense has had trouble with turnovers, too, which is why coach Kevin Stefanski has elected to bench QB Jameis Winston, turning to QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson for his first start of the season.

The Bengals are still, technically, alive for a playoff spot. They cannot afford any additional losses, and even if Cincinnati wins out it might not be enough. The Bengals have back-to-back road wins and covers over the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans to stay alive.

These teams met in Cleveland back in Week 7, and the Bengals won 21-14 as a 5.5-point favorite as the Under (43) cashed.

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Browns at Bengals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:33 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Browns +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Bengals -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Browns +9 (-110) | Bengals -9 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Browns at Bengals key injuries

Browns

CB Martin Emerson (concussion) questionable
DE Shelby Harris (elbow) out
TE David Njoku (hamstring) questionable
WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) questionable
QB Jameis Winston (shoulder) questionable

Bengals

OT Orlando Brown (fibula) questionable
OG Alex Cappa (concussion) questionable
DE Sam Hubbard (knee) out
TE Tanner Hudson (knee) out
WR Charlie Jones (groin) questionable
DT Sheldon Rankins (illness) out

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Browns at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 29, Browns 16

Moneyline

The Bengals (-450) will cost you 4 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward, whether you pick them straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay.

Yes, Cincinnati should pick up the victory against a depleted Browns (+350) team using their third-string quarterback in an evaluation process. However, Cleveland has proven to be a thorn in the side of favored divisional opponents this season.

PASS.

Against the spread

The BENGALS -9 (-110) is a big number for a divisional game, but again, the Browns +9 (-110) are playing out the string and starting a third-string QB. Cleveland’s offense lost RB Nick Chubb to a broken foot in the Kansas City game, too, and nothing seems to be going right for the Browns.

Cincinnati has great combination of QB Joe Burrow and WR Ja’Marr Chase, and that’s going to be a handful for the Cleveland defense.

Over/Under

UNDER 47.5 (-115) is worth a look. The concern is whether the Browns defense can slow this fast-paced Cincinnati pass defense. Cleveland’s offense can certainly be held down, but the Bengals have scored 27 or more points in 6 straight games, cashing the Over at a 6-1 pace in the past 7 outings.

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