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Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Cleveland Browns (0-1) and Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1) meet for a Week 2 game Sunday at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Browns vs. Jaguars odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Browns were clubbed at home by the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1, falling 33-17. And, to be honest, it wasn’t even that close, but a late, meaningless score made the final look closer. Cleveland had a minus-2 turnover ratio, and it committed 11 penalties for 64 yards.

In addition, QB Deshaun Watson was tentative, and the Browns managed just 2.7 yards per pass, totaling 137 yards through the air. The team was just 2 of 15 on 3rd-down efficiency, too. Special teams were leaky, as well, with Cowboys WR KaVontae Turpin returning a 60-yard punt for a TD.

The Jaguars had a much better effort, falling 20-17 at the Miami Dolphins, and Jacksonville earned the cover at most shops as a 3.5-point underdog. The Jags probably should have won the game outright. They led 17-7 at halftime, and 17-14 after 3 quarters despite an 80-yard TD allowed to Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill.

However, RB Travis Etienne had a costly fumble into the end zone, and the Dolphins scored 6 points in the final 4:22, including a 52-yard Jason Sanders field goal at the buzzer, to escape.

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Browns at Jaguars 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 7:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Browns +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Jaguars -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Browns +3 (-115) | Jaguars -3 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Browns at Jaguars key injuries

Browns

OT Jack Conklin (knee) questionable
TE David Njoku (ankle) out
OT Jedrick Wills Jr. (knee) out

Jaguars

DB Darnell Savage (quadriceps) out

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Browns at Jaguars picks and predictions

Prediction

Jaguars 23, Browns 17

Moneyline

The JAGUARS (-160) aren’t a bad play straight up as a moderate favorite in what should be a pretty close battle.

These 2 AFC postseason hopefuls are trying to avoid slipping into an 0-2 hole to start the season, so expect quite the fight.

Still, the Browns (+135) were much less impressive, and they lost Njoku to a high-ankle sprain last week, and he is a vital part of the offense for short-to-intermediate routes. TE Jordan Akins is expected to start in his absence, and that moves the needle none.

Against the spread

If you’re a little more traditional, backing the JAGUARS -3 (-110) instead of the moneyline is a good bet. Jacksonville will face a stiff test from the Browns +3 (-110) defense, but it’s uncertain if Cleveland will be able to hang offensively. Watson was tentative, almost playing scared, and the run game wasn’t very good. Cleveland has a lot to clean up if it is going to cover. Don’t count on it.

Over/Under

UNDER 41.5 (-110) is worth playing lightly, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Jaguars went Under last week in South Florida despite allowing 400 total yards to the Dolphins. Jacksonville managed just 267 total yards, and it should find it to be tough sledding against a very good Cleveland D this week.

For the Browns, the offense was pathetic, and the defense was very good. We’ve seen this movie from them plenty in the recent past, and it leads to many Under results. It needs to clean up special teams, though, so as not to spoil the effort of the defense in the blink of an eye.

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First look: Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars Week 2 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Cleveland Browns (0-1) and the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1) meet in a Week 2 battle at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Browns vs. Jaguars odds from BetMGM Sportsbook before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

The Browns laid an egg at home in Week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys, suffering a 33-17 loss as a 2-point favorite as the Over (42.5) cashed. The defense did well, allowing 102 rushing yards and 163 passing yards, but the offense was a mess, and most of the production came after the game was already decided.

Cleveland also had 11 penalties for 64 yards, which needs to be cleaned up. On a positive note, the Browns were 2-for-2 in red-zone efficiency, but it was minus-2 in turnover ratio due to a pair of QB Deshaun Watson INTs.

The Jaguars went down to Miami for Week 1 and had a competitive game, falling 20-17. Jacksonville did cover at most shops as a 3.5-point underdog as the Under (49) easily connected. Jacksonville led 17-7 at halftime, and that’s how the score stayed until late in the 3rd quarter when the Dolphins hit an 80-yard TD pass which seemed to turn the tide.

Browns at Jaguars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:34 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Browns +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Jaguars -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Browns +3.5 (-110) | Jaguars -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2024 betting stats

ML: Browns 0-1 | Jaguars 0-1
ATS: Browns 0-1 | Jaguars 1-0
O/U: Browns 1-0 | Jaguars 0-1