The Cleveland Browns (3-1) travel to meet the Los Angeles Chargers (3-1) at SoFi Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at the Browns vs. Chargers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Browns picked up a 14-7 road win against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4. It has since been revealed QB Baker Mayfield is playing with a partially torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. Despite its signal-caller not at 100 percent Cleveland has won three straight and covered its last two.
The Chargers doubled up the Raiders 28-14 in an AFC West showdown Monday night at SoFi. It was the second straight win for the Bolts against a divisional foe as they topped the Kansas City Chiefs 30-24 on the road in Week 3. The Under is a perfect 4-for-4 for L.A.
Browns at Chargers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:10 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Browns +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Chargers -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Browns +2.5 (-107) | Chargers -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Browns at Chargers key injuries
Browns
- DE Jadeveon Clowney (elbow) questionable
- DE Myles Garrett (ankle, knee) questionable
- CB Troy Hill (toe) questionable
- CB Greg Newsome II (calf) out
- CB Denzel Ward (neck) questionable
- LB Malcolm Smith (abdomen) questionable
- TE David Njoku (knee) questionable
- C JC Tretter (knee, back) questionable
Chargers
- CB Chris Harris Jr. (shoulder) questionable
- RB Justin Jackson (groin) doubtful
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Browns at Chargers odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Chargers 27, Browns 20
Money line
Play the CHARGERS (-140) on the money line in this marquee game. The biggest concern with playing the home side is it’s playing on a short week after an emotional win Monday. Also, the Browns are a tremendous running team, and L.A. ranks just 29th in the league with 139.5 rushing yards per game allowed.
If the Bolts can at least be somewhat effective against the run, they’ll be able to get it done.
Against the spread
The CHARGERS -2.5 (-115) is a strong play at home, especially if this line stays at or under a flat three. L.A. has an outstanding and balanced offense and a decent defense. Mayfield is nicked up, so the Browns may try to run the ball even more than they usually do.
Cleveland is also banged up in the back end of its defense, and that’s why L.A. is the play. Herbert should be able to take advantage of the absence of Newsome, while Hill and Ward are also dinged up and question marks.
Over/Under
The UNDER 47.5 (-115) is worth a small-unit play. The Under has cashed in all four games for the Chargers, and the Browns have hit the Under in each of their last two. Cleveland has allowed just 13 total points in its last two games.
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