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Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns Week 5 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) and the Cleveland Browns (2-2) meet Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Chargers vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Chargers halted a 2-game losing streak with a 34-24 win on the road against the Houston Texans last weekend, covering as 5.5-point favorites as the Over connected. L.A. has covered in 3 of its 4 games, and the Over is 2-0 in the previous 2 outings.

The Browns blew a lead in Atlanta last week and lost to the Falcons 23-20. The good news is that Cleveland hasn’t lost consecutive games this season, but the bad news is that it hasn’t won or covered in 2 in a row, either.

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Chargers at Browns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Chargers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Browns +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread (ATS): Chargers -2.5 (-108) Browns +2.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -117 | U: -103)

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Chargers at Browns key injuries

Chargers

WR Keenan Allen (hamstring) out
PK Dustin Hopkins (quadriceps) questionable
WR Joshua Palmer (ankle) questionable

Browns

DE Jadeveon Clowney (ankle) questionable

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Chargers at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Chargers 26, Browns 18

Moneyline

The CHARGERS (-125) aren’t really priced out of line if you just want to play them straight up and forget about fiddling with the points. However, the only chance you lose laying the points is if the Browns (+110) keep it within 1 or 2 points.

Against the spread

CHARGERS -2.5 (-108) comes with some risk as the underdog is 7-1 ATS in the past 8 meetings, with the Browns +2.5 (-112) going 6-2 ATS in the past 8 in the series. That includes a cover in a 47-42 loss in Los Angeles last season.

While that game is fresh in some bettor’s minds, there are some big differences. First, that game was indoors, this one will be played with temperatures in the upper 50’s with a steady wind blowing 10-20 mph at times. And QB Baker Mayfield, as bad as he is this season in Carolina, was at the helm for the Browns, having a strong game.

Over/Under

UNDER 46.5 (-103) is the way to go here.

Yes, it is a little risky betting Unders in Cleveland games as the Over is 3-1 overall this season. However, expect the Browns to keep the ball on the ground frequently, which runs the clock. The Chargers also need to establish the run, as they rank dead-last in rushing yards per game. Cleveland is actually better against the pass than the run, and with the wind gusting to 20 mph, L.A. might be more inclined to air it out less. Being without WR Keenan Allen also supports that theory.

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First look: Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns Week 5 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) travel to meet the Cleveland Browns (2-2) Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we look at Chargers vs. Browns odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.

The Chargers fended off the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Week 4, winning and covering by a 34-24 score. Los Angeles has covered 3 of 4 games overall while cashing the Over in the previous 2 outings.

The Browns blew a 4th-quarter lead in Atlanta as they fell 23-20 to the Falcons as the Under connected. Cleveland has alternated straight up and ATS wins in each of its first 4 games. The Under result was its first after 3 straight Overs to open the campaign.

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Chargers at Browns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 6:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Chargers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Browns +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
Against the spread (ATS): Chargers -2.5 (-130) | Browns +2.5 (+105)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

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2022 betting stats

ML: Chargers 2-2 | Browns 2-2
ATS: Chargers 3-1 | Browns 2-2
O/U: Chargers 2-2 | Browns 3-1

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Chargers at Browns head-to-head

These teams met for a Week 5 game last season in Los Angeles, with the Chargers outlasting the Browns 47-42 as the Over easily cashed.

L.A. has won 3 straight in the series, and 6 of the previous 8 meetings, dating back to Nov. 5, 2006. While the Chargers have covered the past 2, the Browns are 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings.