The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) and Cleveland Browns (5-2) square off at FirstEnergy Stadium Sunday of Week 8 at 1 p.m. ET. Here, we analyze the Raiders-Browns matchup, including the betting odds, spread and lines, and our NFL picks and predictions.
Raiders at Browns betting odds and lines
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- Money line: Raiders +135 (bet $100, win $135) | Browns -162 (bet $162, win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Raiders +3 (-115) | Browns -3 (-106)
- Over/Under: 52.5 (O: -115 | U: -106)
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Raiders at Browns game notes
- The Raiders returned from a bye and took it on the chin at Allegiant Stadium, falling 45-20 to the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. They were in it, trailing just 24-17 after three quarters before a dismal fourth.
- Las Vegas opened 2-0 SU/ATS, but it’s just 1-3 SU/ATS since. One thing which has been consistent for the silver and black is the Over, going 5-0-1 in six outings so far this season.
- The Browns had a wild, seesaw affair at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7, rallying for a 37-34 win. QB Baker Mayfield tossed a career-high five touchdowns, but it was a costly loss, as WR Odell Beckham Jr. tore his ACL and is out for the season.
- With Beckham exiting early, WR Rashard Higgins posted his first-ever 100-yard game, finishing with six grabs for 110 yards. He and rookie WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, who had the game-winning TD catch, will be tasked with filling Beckham’s shoes.
- The Raiders rank ninth in total yards (390.7), seventh in passing yards (277.2) and 11th in points scored (28.5) per game. Defensively they’re 26th in total yards (403.7), 28th in passing yards (283.8) and 31st in points (32.8) allowed per game.
Raiders at Brown key injuries
Raiders
- WR Bryan Edwards (foot, ankle) questionable
- RB Josh Jacobs (knee) questionable
Browns
- DE Myles Garrett (ankle) questionable
- TE Austin Hooper (appendectomy) doubtful
- RB Kareem Hunt (ribs) questionable
- WR Jarvis Landry (hip, ribs) questionable
- DT Larry Ogunjobi (hamstring) questionable
Raiders at Browns: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks
Prediction
Browns 34, Raiders 30
Money line (?)
The BROWNS (-162) have handled their business at home, going 3-0 SU and 2-1 ATS. They have the offense to score plenty of points quickly, even with Beckham done for the season. The Raiders (+135) are more than giving on defense, so you can expect Cleveland’s good times at home to continue.
Against the spread (?)
I actually like the money line better than laying the points with the Browns -3 (-110). I think the Browns cover, but it’s going to be close in another high-scoring, seesaw affair.
Over/Under (?)
The OVER 52.5 (-115) is actually a little on the low side. I think this game finishes well into the 60’s before the dust clears on the shores of Lake Erie. Cleveland has hit the Over in five of the past six, including each of its three games at home, while Las Vegas is 5-0-1 for the Over, including 3-0 in its three road contests.
Also see:
- RB Jacobs ’embarrassed’ by recent performance (Raiders Wire)
- Possible OBJ replacements (Browns Wire)
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