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The Cincinnati Bengals (10-6) visit the Cleveland Browns (7-9) for a Week 18 game Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bengals vs. Browns odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bengals will rest QB Joe Burrow for this season finale, after wrapping up the AFC North Division title last week. QB Brandon Allen is expected to get the nod. S Vonn Bell, RB Joe Mixon and DE Trey Hendrickson will also sit after positive COVID tests.

For the Browns, QB Baker Mayfield will rest, as he will have season-ending surgery to repair the torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. QB Case Keenum draws the start, looking for his second win of the season.

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Bengals at Browns odds, spread and lines

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Money line: Bengals +205 (bet $100 to win $205) | Browns -260 (bet $260 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bengals +5.5 (-108) | Browns -5.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 37.5 (O: -103 | U: -117)

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Bengals at Browns key injuries

Bengals

S Vonn Bell (reserve/COVID) out
QB Joe Burrow (knee) out
DE Trey Hendrickson (reserve/COVID) out
DT D.J. Reeder (rest) out
C Trey Hopkins (reserve/COVID) out
DE Sam Hubbard (thigh) questionable
PK Evan McPherson (groin) questionable
RB Joe Mixon (reserve/COVID) out
DT Larry Ogunjobi (reserve/COVID) out
G Quinton Spain (reserve/COVID) out
TE C.J. Uzomah (knee, hip) questionable

Browns

CB Troy Hill (knee) questionable
S Ronnie Harrison Jr. (ankle) questionable
RB Kareem Hunt (ankle) questionable
S John Johnson III (hamstring) questionable
QB Baker Mayfield (shoulder) out
TE David Njoku (shoulder) questionable
CB Denzel Ward (groin) questionable
CB Greedy Williams (shoulder) questionable

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Bengals at Browns odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Browns 19, Bengals 16

Money line

The Browns (-260) are heavily favored to top the Bengals (+205) in what turned out to be a meaningless regular-season finale. The paying crowd, and those watching on television, will be treated to an Allen vs. Keenum matchup. Neither side is particularly attractive.

AVOID.

Against the spread

The BENGALS +5.5 (-108) are playing it safe and keeping a handful of players sidelined, either by choice (Burrow) or due to COVID (Mixon, Hendrickson, etc.). However, catching nearly a touchdown from a Keenum-led Browns -5.5 (-112) side is a little too much.

Over/Under

The UNDER 37.5 (-117) is the lean here, ever so slightly. Guys like RB Samaje Perine will want to show out as he shoulders the load for the Bengals.

Cincy WR Ja’Marr Chase is expected to play briefly, needing 12 yards to break the team’s single-season receiving yardage record. Once he is able to accomplish that, do not expect to see much more of him, either.

The last time Keenum started for the Browns, it was a more run-intensive offense than usual. This one should be a defensive slog, unlike the first meeting.

Also see: NFL Week 18 odds and lines

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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

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:14 a.m. ET.

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.