The Cleveland Browns (7-8) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7-1) for the final Monday Night Football game of the season in Week 17 at Heinz Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Browns vs. Steelers odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Browns were eliminated from playoff contention Sunday, so suddenly Monday’s game is meaningless for the Browns’ playoff hopes. However, Cleveland can still bump its rivals from the playoffs by winning in Pittsburgh, so there’s that.
The playoff hopes of the Steelers are hanging by a thread, but if they win they won’t be eliminated just yet. This is also expected to be the final home game for QB Ben Roethlisberger after an illustrious career for the Black and Gold.
Browns at Steelers odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Browns +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Steelers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Browns +2.5 (-105) | Steelers -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)
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Browns at Steelers key injuries
Browns
- S Ronnie Harrison Jr. (ankle) out
- CB Troy Hill (knee) out
- RB Kareem Hunt (ankle) questionable
- DT Malik Jackson (knee) questionable
- S John Johnson III (hamstring) out
Steelers
- C Kendrick Green (calf) questionable
- P Pressley Harvin III (illness) questionable
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Browns at Steelers odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Steelers 26, Browns 16
Money line
The STEELERS (-135) have something to play for, while the Browns are now relegated to the role of spoiler. It will be interesting to see what frame of mind Cleveland is in for this game, but it isn’t likely to be good.
Toss in the fact this is likely Big Ben’s last game at home, and under the lights, and the atmosphere should be electric as Pittsburgh looks to keep its season alive.
Against the spread
The STEELERS -2.5 (-115) are playing to keep their playoff hopes alive into the final weekend, and it’s Big Ben’s final game at home.
Pittsburgh has plenty of motivation and the Cleveland motivation level might be at an all-time low after being officially eliminated from the playoffs. The Browns +2.5 (-105) opened as the favorites, but now it’s the Steelers who are expected to win.
Over/Under
The UNDER 42.5 (-112) is the lean here.
These teams combined for just 25 points in a 15-10 victory for the Steelers in the first meeting in Cleveland. The Under has cashed in four of the last five games for the Browns while going 5-0 in the past five against teams with a losing overall record.
The Under is 4-1 in the last five at home for the Steelers while going 5-1 in the last six games as favorites.
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