Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and prediction

Previewing the Las Vegas Raiders at Cleveland Browns Week 8 betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and predictions.

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

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 5:57 p.m. ET

  • 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.

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Cleveland Browns slight home favorites over Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8

The Las Vegas Raiders open as road underdogs in their Week 8 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) travel to meet the Cleveland Browns (5-2) Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Below, we take a look at the early Week 8 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.

The Raiders were curb stomped in their own building, falling 45-20 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite an extra week to prepare thanks to a bye. After a 2-0 straight up/against the spread start to the season, the Raiders have dropped three of the past four while also covering just once. The defense is a concern for the silver and black, as they have yielded 30 or more points in four straight games, and 24 or more in each outing this season. This will be their third trip to the Eastern Time Zone, and they’re 1-1 SU/ATS with both results hitting the Over. In fact, the Over is an NFL-best 5-0-1 for the Raiders in 2020.

The Browns enjoyed a thrilling 37-34 come-from-behind road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, but it came with a giant cost. WR Odell Beckham Jr. suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and he is out for the rest of the season. WR Rashard Higgins stepped up in his absence with a career-high 110 yards on six receptions, and rookie WR Donovan Peoples-Jones hauled in the game-winning touchdown. Those are the two who will need to step up to fill the void. QB Baker Mayfield, playing with a cracked rib, had an atrocious start but settled down to toss a career-high five touchdowns.

Raiders at Browns betting odds, spread and line

Odds via BetMGM; last updated Monday at 8:25 p.m. ET. 

  • Money line: Raiders +125 (bet $100 to win $125) / Browns -143 (bet $143 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Against the spread: Raiders +2.5, -106 (bet $106 to win $100) / Browns -2.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Bet now
  • Total: 53.5, Over -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Under -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now

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At +125 odds, the Raiders have an implied 44.44% chance of winning or 5/4 fractional odds. If Las Vegas wins outright or loses by less than 2 points, a Raiders +2.5 (-106) ATS ticket cashes.

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At -143 odds, the Browns have an implied 58.85% chance of winning or 100/143 fractional odds. Cleveland needs to win by at least 3 points for a Browns -2.5 (-115) ticket to cash.

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