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Cleveland Browns at Seattle Seahawks odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cleveland Browns (4-2) and Seattle Seahawks (4-2) meet Sunday for a Week 8 matchup at Lumen Field in Seattle. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Browns vs. Seahawks odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Browns head to Seattle for a 2nd consecutive road game after a wild 39-38 comeback win at the Indianapolis Colts. That shootout in Indy featured 4 different lead changes in the final quarter. It was a rare Over result, too, as the Under had been 3-1-1 in the first 5 games for Cleveland.

QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) tried to start in Indianapolis, but he made just 5 pass attempts before having to check out. QB P.J. Walker finished up, and did a great job running the offense to a 2nd straight win.

The Seahawks doubled up the Arizona Cardinals at home by a 20-10 score, pushing as 10-point favorites at most shops. The defense has been strong lately, allowing just 40 total points in the past 3 games (13.3 PPG) while cashing the Under in 3 in a row.

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Browns at Seahawks odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:18 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Browns +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Seahawks -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Browns +3.5 (-108) | Seahawks -3.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Browns at Seahawks key injuries

Browns

RB Jerome Ford (ankle) questionable
WR Marquise Goodwin (back) questionable
LB Sione Takitaki (hamstring) questionable
QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) out
OT Jedrick Wills (ankle, foot) questionable

Seahawks

S Jamal Adams (rest) questionable
DT Austin Faoliu (knee) out
OG Phil Haynes (calf) doubtful
WR Tyler Lockett (hamstring) questionable
RB Kenny McIntosh (knee) out

Browns at Seahawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Seahawks 19, Browns 15

Moneyline

The Seahawks (-190) are a little too expensive to play straight up, laying nearly 2 times your potential return. This is going to be a close, defensive battle which really could go in anybody’s favor.

Seattle has some question marks, too, as Lockett carries a questionable tag. DK Metcalf (ribs) is back after missing last week’s game, but he is one big hit away from checking back out.

PASS.

Against the spread

The SEAHAWKS -3.5 (-112) are the lean, but go lightly.

The preference is betting this at a flat 3, or better yet, 2 and a hook. This is actually a pretty unfavorable line, as it could come right down to a last-second field goal in a low-scoring, defensive game. At least the weather will cooperate in the Pacific Northwest, with sunny skies and a fast track.

Over/Under

UNDER 37.5 (-110) is the lean, but this is a very low scoring. Tread lightly.

We’ve seen the Under cash in 3 in a row for Seattle, with the Seahawks averaging 19.0 PPG while allowing 10.0 PPG.

For Cleveland, the Over last week was an anomaly. The defense allowed 38 points to backup QB Gardner Minshew II and the Colts, but prior to that the Browns yielded just 77 total points in the first 5 games combined.

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Cleveland Browns at Indianapolis Colts odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cleveland Browns (3-2) and Indianapolis Colts (3-3) meet Sunday for a Week 7 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Browns vs. Colts odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Browns pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the NFL season last weekend, knocking off the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers 19-17 as 8.5-point home underdogs. Cleveland has won and alternated covers and non-covers in each of the first 5 games, while cashing the Under at a 3-1-1 clip.

The big news from Indy is that QB Anthony Richardson was declared out for the season due to an injury to his throwing shoulder, leaving the offense in the hands of QB Gardner Minshew II. Minshew started last week’s game against his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Colts were on the short end of a 37-20 setback as 4-point road ‘dogs with the Over (44) cashing.

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Browns at Colts odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:29 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Browns -186 (bet $186 to win $100) | Colts +156 (bet $100 to win $156)
Against the spread (ATS): Browns -3.5 (-110) | Colts +3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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Browns at Colts key injuries

Browns

TE Harrison Bryant (hip) questionable
RB Kareem Hunt (thigh) questionable
CB Greg Newsome II (hamstring) questionable
LB Sione Takitaki (hamstring) out
QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) questionable

Colts

TE Kylen Granson (concussion) out
WR Alec Pierce (shoulder) questionable
OL Braden Smith (hip, wrist) out

Browns at Colts picks and predictions

Prediction

Browns 22, Colts 16

Moneyline

The Browns (-186) are a little bit of a risky play with Watson still carrying a questionable tag into the game. He has missed the past 2 games, sandwiching a bye week, due to a bone bruise at or near the rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder.

Don’t discount the absence of Takitaki, too. He can be disruptive on defense, racking up 9 solo tackles with 2 sacks and 2 tackles for loss, while Newsome is also a key player with a 50-50 questionable tag. The former Northwestern Wildcats standout has 16 total stops, a tackle for loss and 2 passes defensed.

The Colts (+156) didn’t look great with Minshew under center last week. However, Cleveland fans and regular bettors know, this team has a tendency to win the games it shouldn’t, then lay an egg in games it should win.

PASS as it’s not wise to risk nearly 2 times your potential return on a road team.

Against the spread

The BROWNS -3.5 (-110) are the lean.

Be careful and tread lightly as it certainly won’t be a blowout. Even if Watson sits and QB PJ Walker is summoned to start, Cleveland should be in good shape, hopefully building upon its momentum from its win over the Niners.

Over/Under

UNDER 40.5 (-108) is a rather low number in this day and age of video game football, but Cleveland has a tremendous defense. The Browns should create plenty of havoc, coaxing Minshew into some miscues.

Meanwhile, the Colts are without Granson, who is a big red-zone threat. Between that injury, and potentially missing Pierce, too, the Indy attack could be more ground-based, which favors total bettors going low.

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San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Week 6 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The San Francisco 49ers (5-0) and Cleveland Browns (2-2) meet for a Week 6 matchup Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the 49ers vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The 49ers took the Dallas Cowboys behind the shed on Sunday Night Football in Week 5, winning 42-10 as 3.5-point home favorites as the Over (45) cashed. The Niners have covered 4 of 5 games overall, while cashing the Over in 3 of the past 4 outings.

San Francisco’s only game against an AFC team resulted in a 30-7 road win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1, winning as a 1-point favorite while cashing the Under (41).

The Browns are coming off a bye, and presumably that would mean a lot of the bumps and bruises have healed. However, QB Deshaun Watson is dealing with a bone bruise near the rotator cuff of his throwing shoulder, and he will miss a 2nd consecutive game. QB P.J. Walker will make the start, after rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson got the nod in Week 4 prior to the bye.

Weather will be a factor in Cleveland, with the forecast showing temperatures in the mid-50’s with a 50% chance of precipitation and winds anywhere from 17-20 mph, gusting to 25-30 mph from the north-northwest right off of Lake Erie.

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49ers at Browns odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 8:27 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 49ers -560 (bet $560 to win $100) | Browns +420 (bet $100 to win $420)
Against the spread (ATS): 49ers -9.5 (-114) | Browns +9.5 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 35.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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49ers at Browns key injuries

49ers

LB Dre Greenlaw (hamstring) questionable
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee) questionable

Browns

OG Joel Bitonio (knee) out
TE David Njoku (face, hand) questionable
C Ethan Pocic (chest, foot, knee) questionable
WR Cedric Tillman (hip) out
QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) out

49ers at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

49ers 29, Browns 12

Moneyline

The 49ers (-560) will cost you more than 5½ times your potential return. While the unbeaten Niners figure to take care of the home side with a backup QB, it’s a lot of risk traveling cross-country, while playing in ugly weather conditions.

However, you’d have to be taking part in “420” to bet the Browns (+420) at this price. Cleveland is going to face a heavy dose of RB Christian McCaffrey, and Walker and the Browns are unlikely to have many answers for the suffocating defense of Frisco.

PASS.

Against the spread

The 49ERS -9.5 (-114) opened as 3.5-point favorites earlier in the week, but the money poured in at that price, then jumped dramatically upon news of the Watson situation. I don’t think Watson would impact the game greatly against this defense, especially with wet and windy conditions.

Cleveland’s run game has really struggled since RB Nick Chubb went down early in Week 2, and it hasn’t recovered. You’ll need longer cleats, and a strong run game on a slippery track, with the weather forcing the offense to the ground. San Francisco has it, Cleveland doesn’t.

Over/Under

OVER 35.5 (-115) is way too low.

Yes, both of these teams have great defenses. Yes, Watson is out, and Walker is in, but I expect the 49ers to do a lot of the heavy lifting, with CMC going wild on the ground.

The 49ers could very well take care of this number all on their own.

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Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Week 4 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Baltimore Ravens (2-1) and the Cleveland Browns (2-1) meet Sunday in Week 4 at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Ravens vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Ravens were stunned last time out in Week 3 at home by backup QB Gardner Minshew II and the Indianapolis Colts. It was one of the larger upsets in the NFL so far, as Baltimore was favored by 7.5 points. The Ravens are still 2-1 against the spread (ATS), with the Under outpacing the Over 2-1.

The Browns bounced back from a 26-22 loss at Pittsburgh, and the heartbreak of losing RB Nick Chubb to a season-ending injury, with a 27-3 spanking of the Tennessee Titans as 3.5-point favorites. The Browns have allowed a total of just 6 points in 2 home wins and covers, as the Under has also gone 2-0 in those 2 home outings.

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Ravens at Browns odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9:08 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ravens +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Browns -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ravens +1.5 (-110) | Browns -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ravens at Browns key injuries

Ravens

WR Rashod Bateman (hamstring) out
WR Odell Beckham Jr. (ankle) out
S Kyle Hamilton (back) questionable
RB Justice Hill (foot) questionable
CB Marlon Humphrey (foot) out
C Tyler Linderbaum (ankle) questionable
OT Ronnie Stanley (knee) doubtful

Browns

OG Joel Bitonio (ankle) questionable
RB Jerome Ford (shoulder) available
RB Kareem Hunt (ribs, groin) questionable
QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) questionable

Ravens at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Ravens 22, Browns 16

Moneyline

The RAVENS (+110) are the play as road underdogs, as Baltimore should be angry after last week’s setback against Indianapolis.

The Browns (-130) are moderate favorites, but they have had their issues with Baltimore over the years. And the injury report is dotted with key names, although Ford and Watson are fully expected to play.

Against the spread

The RAVENS +1.5 (-110) are worth playing catching the points, only if you feel the Browns -1.5 (-110) are going to win by 1 point.

While Cleveland covered both meetings in 2022, the Ravens are 5-2 ATS in the past 7 meetings, including a 3-1 ATS mark in the past 4 visits to Cleveland.

Over/Under

UNDER 39.5 (-110) is the lean, but be very careful.

The Browns have allowed just 6 total points on a pair of field goals in the first 2 home wins against the Cincinnati Bengals and Tennessee Titans. The good news for Under bettors is that the Browns are mostly healthy on the defensive side.

And with Bateman and Beckham banged up, the Ravens could be rather predictable on offense, using a mostly ground-based attack. More running means the clock keeps moving, which Under bettors love.

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Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Week 3 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Tennessee Titans (1-1) and the Cleveland Browns (1-1) meet Sunday in a Week 3 matchup on the shores of Lake Erie at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Titans vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Titans scooped up their 1st victory of the season in Week 2, edging the visiting Los Angeles Chargers 27-24 in overtime. Tennessee has covered both games as a slight underdog, while splitting the Over and Under. Each of its games has been decided by 3 or fewer points, too.

The Browns limp into Week 3 down arguably their best offensive player. RB Nick Chubb was lost for the season on Monday night in Pittsburgh due to a gruesome knee injury. The team soldiers on, with RB Jerome Ford expected to be the next man up. RB Kareem Hunt was re-signed to the team, too, giving them a little bit of depth and familiarity.

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Titans at Browns odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:43 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Titans +154 (bet $100 to win $154) | Browns -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Titans +3.5 (-120) | Browns -3.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Titans at Browns key injuries

Titans

DT Denico Autry (foot, groin) questionable
WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) questionable
CB Anthony Kendall (hip) questionable
OG Peter Skoronski (abdomen) out

Browns

OT James Hudson (ankle) questionable
CB Greg Newsome II (elbow) out

Titans at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Titans 20, Browns 18

Moneyline

The TITANS (+154) are a strong play on the road. The Browns (-180) were dealt a tremendous blow in Week 2, losing Chubb. While the team rallied around his injury nicely, fighting hard to the end, ultimately it was the offense turning it over twice, allowing the Pittsburgh Steelers to post 2 DTDs to win it, including a late scoop and score.

Tennessee comes in with a punishing run attack and a respectable defense. Cleveland is going to have difficulty getting much going on offense.

Against the spread

If you’re not quite feeling the TITANS +3.5 (-120) straight up, take the 3 and a hook on the road team.

While the Browns -3.5 (-102) have covered 4 of the past 5 in this series, Tennessee has won 3 of the previous 4 meetings overall. The Titans are just healthier, and they’re a dangerous team for the Browns to have to face in their 1st full game without their top offensive player.

Over/Under

UNDER 39.5 (-110) is a low number in this day and age of NFL football, but it’s a good play in this Week 3 battle. The wind will be especially fierce off of Lake Erie, blowing at a 14-17 mph clip, perhaps limiting the passing game to a minimum. More ground-based attack means more running clock, and Under bettors love that.

The Titans are averaging 21.0 PPG on offense, while allowing 20.0 PPG, with a 16-15 road loss in their lone foray onto the road this season.

The Browns won 24-3 in Week 1 at home against the Cincinnati Bengals, cashing the Under in their only home game to date. The track will be much drier for Sunday’s game than in Week 1, but again, the wind is a factor. I think the Cleveland pass offense will continue to not hit on all cylinders. However, when called upon, the defense will keep them in it to the end, similar to the MNF setback.

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Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Cleveland Browns (1-0) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1) meet Monday night at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Browns vs. Steelers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Browns picked up a dominant 24-3 victory in Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, holding QB Joe Burrow to just 82 passing yards with 17 incompletions. Cleveland rolled up 21 first downs to just 6 for Cincinnati, while outgained the Bengals by a 350-to-142 margin in total yards.

Cleveland also racked up 206 rushing yards, while Cincinnati managed only 75 yards on the ground. The Browns dominated the way they did by losing the turnover battle with a minus-2 ratio, too.

The Steelers were pounded at home by a 30-7 score by the visiting San Francisco 49ers. Pittsburgh fell behind 20-0, and it was never able to recover. The Steelers were limited to just 3.9 total yards per play, and it lost the turnover battle 2-to-1, with both of the miscues coming as QB Kenny Pickett interceptions.

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Browns at Steelers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Browns -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Steelers +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Browns -2 (-110) | Steelers +2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 38 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Browns at Steelers key injuries

Browns

WR Amari Cooper (groin) questionable
DB Juan Thornhill (calf) questionable

Steelers

WR Diontae Johnson (hamstring) out
RB Anthony McFarland (knee) out

Browns at Steelers picks and predictions

Prediction

Steelers 22, Browns 18

Moneyline

The STEELERS (+110) are a decent option at home as slight underdogs.

Pittsburgh has won 3 of the past 4 games overall, and Acrisure Stadium (formerly known as Heinz Field) has been a house of horrors for the Browns (-130). Cleveland is just 2-22 in 24 visits to Pittsburgh since the Steelers opened Acrisure Stadium, including a 1-21 record in the regular season. As such, keep fading the Browns whenever they visit the Steel City until Cleveland can turn that ugly history around, winning in Pittsburgh on the regular.

In addition, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has a sparkling 25-6-1 career record against the Browns. Cleveland hasn’t opened a season with a 2-0 record since 1993, and this is the 1st time it has been favored in Pittsburgh since 1989.

Against the spread

The STEELERS +2 (-110) are only worth playing if you strongly believe they’ll win outright, or this game will be a tie, or a win by the Browns by only a single point.

If you’re not in that camp, then play Pittsburgh straight up on the moneyline instead.

Over/Under

OVER 38 (-110) is the lean, ever so slightly.

The Over cashed in the regular season finale in Pittsburgh last season, with 42 points on a total of 40 at most shops. The Over also cashed in the Week 3 meeting in Cleveland, too. In fact, the Over is 4-2 in the past 6 meetings overall in this series.

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Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns open their 2023 NFL regular seasons at Cleveland Browns Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bengals vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bengals made huge news this week, as the team and QB Joe Burrow agreed to a 5-year, $275 million contract extension, which will keep the Ohio native in stripes. He is also the new highest-paid player in NFL history.

It’s likely Burrow’s career record against the Browns didn’t come into play in the negotiations, as he is just 1-4 against Cleveland in the Battle of Ohio. In the 5 games, he has completed 66.2% of his passes with 10 passing TDs, while going 23-13-1 against all other NFL opponents.

Browns QB Deshaun Watson begins his 1st full season as the starter in Cleveland after starting last season with an 11-game NFL-imposed suspension for off-the-field transgressions. He faced the Bengals in Cincinnati last season, completing 26-of-42 passes for 276 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT with 33 rushing yards in a 23-10 loss at Paycor Stadium Dec. 11.

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Bengals at Browns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 9 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bengals -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Browns +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals -2 (-110) | Browns +2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bengals at Browns key injuries

Bengals

DE Joseph Ossal (ankle) out

Browns

DB Juan Thornhill (calf) questionable

Bengals at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 26, Browns 22

Moneyline

The BENGALS (-130) are a solid play on the moneyline if you’d like to forget about the points and not pay a huge price to do so.

It’s a little scary, as Cincinnati has won just once in the past 6 meetings, including an ugly Halloween night loss in Cleveland last season by a 32-13 score. In fact, the Browns (+110) have won 5 straight meetings at home, with the Bengals winning 31-7 at Cleveland Browns Stadium Oct. 1, 2017.

Against the spread

The BENGALS -2 (-110) are the play, as they just have too many weapons. Throw Cincinnati’s record in Cleveland in recent years out the window, forget about Burrow’s losing record against the Browns +2 (-110).

Cincinnati has a powerful offense with Burrow, RB Joe Mixon, WR Ja’Marr Chase, WR Tee Higgins, etc. It’s going to be tough for the Browns to lock everybody down, especially if the offseason acquisition and Super Bowl champ Thornhill is unable to go.

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Over/Under

OVER 47.5 (-110) is the lean, but go very, very lightly. It is likely going to have to take a late score in the fourth quarter to get this one across the finish line.

The Over is always a tricky proposition with a Kevin Stefanski offense, as he likes to go run-heavy, with a lot of play-action situations. Look for RB Nick Chubb to shoulder a huge load, as usual, when Cleveland has the football, especially early on.

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Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Browns at Kansas City Chiefs odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Cleveland Browns (1-1-1) face the Kansas City Chiefs (1-1) on Saturday at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as both teams wrap up their preseason schedule . Kickoff is scheduled 1 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Browns vs. Chiefs odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Browns played to an 18-18 tie last week against the Philadelphia Eagles, cashing as a 4-point underdog on the road as the total (36) pushed at most shops. Cleveland has posted a 2-1 mark against the spread (ATS) in the preseason, while the total is 1-1-1 like its overall record.

The Chiefs suffered a 26-24 loss in the preseason opener on Aug. 13 in New Orleans, before burying the Arizona Cardinals on the road last Saturday 38-10 to cover a 7.5-point spread. The Over has hit in each preseason game so far for the Chiefs.

Kansas City will be playing its 1st home preseason game, while Cleveland is on the road for the 2nd straight time, and it has been on the road or at a neutral site in 3 of 4 preseason games this season.

Browns at Chiefs odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:31 a.m. ET.

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

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Browns at Chiefs picks and predictions

Prediction

Browns 23, Chiefs 20

Moneyline

The Browns (-190) plan to play the starters for 20-25 snaps in Saturday’s preseason finale, so Cleveland is likely playing to win. The Chiefs (+155) are the defending champs, and while they obviously want to put on a show in their only preseason home appearance on the schedule, coach Andy Reid said the starters might play a little before the backups take over.

Reid wouldn’t commit to QB Patrick Mahomes playing, when pressed earlier in the week. For the Browns, QB Deshaun Watson is likely to see meaningful time with newly named backup QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson playing a significant role.

I don’t really like either side straight up, both if the starters were even in playing time, the obvious edge goes to Kansas City.

PASS.

Against the spread

The CHIEFS +3.5 (-110) are worth a look at home, as some starters should see enough action to make a difference. The Browns -3.5 (-110) have listed out a set amount of plays the starters will be on the field for, and it appears Cleveland is playing to win this preseason finale.

Kansas City catching 3 and a hook at home, preseason or not, is just too tough to pass on, however, especially after throttling Arizona 38-10 in its place last weekend.

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Over/Under

OVER 41.5 (-110) is the lean, but go lightly.

We’ll see players on the cusp of a roster spot giving just a little bit extra in their final preseason game, and scoring is generally up in the finale, at least since teams went from 4 preseason games to 3 a few years back. In the past, it was mostly unheard of for starters to play in a preseason finale, but it’s been commonplace lately. That has attributed to the uptick in scoring in the past couple of years.

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Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Cleveland Browns (1-1) travel to Philadelphia and Lincoln Financial Field to take on the Philadelphia Eagles (0-1) Thursday at 7:30 p.m. (NFL Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Browns vs. Eagles odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

After falling to the unstoppable Baltimore Ravens 20-19 in the first preseason game of the season, the Eagles come home to take on the Browns and QB Deshaun Watson Thursday.

After a victory in the Hall of Fame Game against the new-look New York Jets, the Browns came within 2 points of the Washington Commanders 17-15 in their 2nd preseason game.

With this being the penultimate game for both teams heading into the regular season, expect both first-string offenses and defenses to play more in this contest.

The Eagles are far deeper and have more stars at the top end. This should allow for the Eagles to dominate while both 1st units are on the field. After halftime, when the 2nd and 3rd units play, is where the game and your bets will be decided.

Browns at Eagles odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 1:20 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Browns +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Eagles -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Browns +3.5 (-110) | Eagles -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Browns at Eagles picks and predictions

Prediction

Eagles 21, Browns 13

Moneyline

PASS on the ML.

Unlike the last Eagles game, where the Ravens’ ML was a good wager, the Eagles are not as good of a play despite this number being smaller at -180.

The Eagles offense will dominate the Browns offense in the first half of this matchup. This will allow the 2nd- and 3rd-team defenses for Philadelphia to put an exclamation point on the game in the 2nd half. With the spread being low at 3.5, this number is a better way to wager this one.

Against the spread

EAGLES -3.5 (-110) is the way to go.

As mentioned above, the Eagles offense will control the game in the first half. While the Browns have an extra preseason game to get ready, it will not matter in this showdown. The Browns defense will not be up for the challenge, and the Eagles will run all over Cleveland to get out to a lead.

Unlike the previous opponent, the Ravens, the Browns do not have a streak on the line, which precipitates a 60-yard FG from an All-Pro kicker. The Browns will be happy to get Watson more time with the 1st-team offense, and the Eagles will win and cover this -3.5 (-110) line.

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Over/Under

UNDER 37.5 (-110) is my pick.

While taking an Over or an Under in the preseason is risky, leaning Under in this game is the way to go.

The Eagles’ 1st game went Over this number and finished at 39 due to a 60-yard Justin Tucker FG to keep the Ravens’ 24-game win streak going. But the Browns have failed to clear this number in either of their 2 preseason games. A 21-16 win against the Jets and a 17-15 loss last week to the Commanders. Both teams have solid defenses, and the Eagles have a similar defense this week. This will also be the week in which the starters play the most. Meaning the Cleveland offense could have trouble getting started once again.

Look for Philadelphia to get to 20 points, but do not expect Cleveland to be within a TD. That means an Under is the most-likely outcome.

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Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Washington Commanders at Cleveland Browns odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Washington Commanders (0-0) open their preseason against the Cleveland Browns (1-0) Friday at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Commanders vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Commanders have dropped 4 consecutive preseason games dating back to Aug. 20, 2021, a 17-13 win at FedEx Field over the Cincinnati Bengals. Washington is 0-3 straight up (SU) and 1-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 3 preseason road games dating back to Aug. 22, 2019.

The Under has cashed in 4 straight road preseason games for the Commanders dating back to the last Over result on Aug. 8, 2019, which, ironically, was a road preseason game in Cleveland.

The Browns opened with a 21-16 preseason victory in the Hall of Fame Game on Aug. 3, cashing as 2-point underdogs as the Over (34) connected. QB Kellen Mond completed 13-of-19 passes for 92 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT, while rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson completed 8-of-11 passes for 82 yards, 1 TD and 0 INT.

QB Deshaun Watson, who didn’t play in the HOF Game, is scheduled to start vs. Washington. QB Sam Howell is scheduled to start for the Commanders.

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Commanders at Browns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:47 a.m. ET

Moneyline (ML): Commanders +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Browns -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Commanders +3 (-115) | Browns -3 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 38.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Commanders at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Browns 20, Commanders 16

Moneyline

The BROWNS (-160) aren’t priced out of line if you don’t want to fiddle around with the points and just want to pick a winner straight up.

The Commanders have lost 4 straight preseason games dating back to 2021, and the Browns have a game under their belt already. They also welcome Watson back to the field and while he is likely to only have a cameo, the quarterback scales are tipped in Cleveland’s favor.

Against the spread

BROWNS -3 (-105) is worth playing lightly.

The Browns’ reserves looked pretty sharp against the Jets in the Hall of Fame Game, moving the ball well behind both Mond and DTR.

The Commanders are just 2-3 ATS across the past 5 preseason road games and were hammered 30-10 in their most recent preseason visit to Cleveland on Aug. 8, 2019.

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Over/Under

UNDER 38.5 (-110) is worth a look.

The books inched the total up a bit after Cleveland’s 21-16 win and Over result in the HOF Game. Presumably, the total is up slightly because we’ll see a handful of starters play for Friday.

Still, Washington has seen the total go low in 7 of its last 9 preseason games. While Cleveland has hit the Over in 4 straight exhibition games, we aren’t going to see a total get into the 40s.

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