The Las Vegas Raiders (6-7) hit the road to face the Cleveland Browns (7-6) in a Week 15 matchup Monday. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Raiders vs. Browns odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.
The Raiders were pummeled 48-9 by the Kansas City Chiefs on the road in Week 14. Las Vegas has dropped two in a row, and five of the past six outings while going 1-5 ATS during the stretch.
The Browns have been hit hard by a COVID-19 outbreak, with QB Baker Mayfield, WR Jarvis Landry and head coach Kevin Stefanski among the several notable players and personnel dealing with a positive test. This game was moved from Saturday at 4:30 p.m. to Monday at 5 p.m., NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced Friday.
Cleveland picked up a 24-22 win against the Baltimore Ravens last week, but it failed to cover. The Browns are now 0-4 ATS across the past four, while going 2-7 ATS over the previous nine outings.
Raiders at Browns odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 10 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Raiders +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Browns -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Raiders +2.5 (+110) | Browns -2.5 (-133)
- Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Raiders at Browns key injuries
Raiders
- TE Foster Moreau (abdomen) questionable
- TE Darren Waller (knee, back) out
Browns
- RB Kareem Hunt (ankle, reserve/COVID) out
- WR Anthony Schwartz (concussion) out
- QB Case Keenum (reserve/COVID) questionable
- WR Jarvis Landry (reserve/COVID) questionable
- QB Baker Mayfield (reserve/COVID) questionable
- TE David Njoku (reserve/COVID) questionable
- CB Greg Newsome II (concussion) out
Raiders at Browns odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Browns 20, Raiders 17
Money line
The BROWNS (-160) are worth playing, even with the team down a handful of key players due to the reserve/COVID list. However, tread lightly as the odds have been steamed up from -115 to -160. QB Case Keenum started a game against the Denver Broncos at home earlier this season, and the Browns picked up a 17-14 win. It’s uncertain if Keenum, Mayfield or perhaps QB Nick Mullens will start Monday afternoon.
RB Nick Chubb had COVID last month, so he’ll be available. You can expect the star running back to shoulder the load in a ground-and-pound attack Stefanski would be proud of.
Against the spread
The BROWNS -2.5 (-133) are now at a better price than the moneyline, and you’ll get some insurance here. If you want to hammer this side and skip the moneyline, go for it.
Over/Under
The UNDER 40.5 (-105) is the play, even though this is a super-low number for this day and age of the NFL. Cleveland has several key players missing, while we’ll also see freezing conditions and a stiff wind blowing in from Lake Erie. That icy wind should limit the pass and kicking game, meaning a lot of running. Runs equal Under results.
Also see: All Week 15 odds and lines
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