Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns odds, 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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