Browns vs Steelers Prediction & NFL Odds for Week 2
At 8:15 ET, the Browns and Steelers clash at Acrisure Stadium for a week 2 NFL matchup. Catch the action on ABC, with the game set for Monday, September 18th.
This week’s AFC North clash features the Browns as 2 point road favorites. Can they secure a win on the road and cover the spread?
Prediction at a Glance for Steelers vs Browns
- I got my money on the Browns to cover at -2.
- Targeting the ML? Take the Browns.
- Take the over at 39 now while you still can.
Betting Odds & Lines for this Game
- Spread: Browns -2 | Steelers +2
- Total: 39
- MoneyLine: Browns -131 | Steelers +110
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Browns vs. Steelers Prediction: Spread
Cleveland has put together a record of 2-1 over their past three games. In addition, their ATS record over this stretch is 2-1 while posting a 1-2 over-under mark. When looking at their past five road matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 2-2-1 while averaging 19 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
Through their last three games, the Steelers have a record of 2-1. In terms of betting, the team went 2-1 ATS in these matchups. Their over/under record in these matchups is 1-2. The Steelers are 4-1 ATS in their last home games and 4-1 straight-up.
On the spread, I’m taking Cleveland at -2. I’m expecting Cleveland’s rushing attack to take advantage of a Pittsburgh defense that struggled to defend the run in their most recent game. Lock in Cleveland -2.
- Free Spread Prediction Browns -2 (Bet Now)
Browns vs. Steelers Prediction: MoneyLine
The Browns started the season with a road game against the Steelers, but they fell short, suffering a 28-14 loss. They begin week two with a 0-1 record. For the game, quarterback Deshaun Watson attempted 29 passes and finished with 19 completions for 230. His passer rating for the game was 83.
In week one of the season, the Steelers hosted the Browns and came away with a 28-14 win. Against Cleveland, quarterback Kenny Pickett had a passer rating of 78 while completing 44% of his passess. Overall, he ended the game with 195 yards through the air.
On the spread, I’m taking Cleveland at -2. I’m expecting Cleveland’s rushing attack to take advantage of a Pittsburgh defense that struggled to defend the run in their most recent game. Lock in Cleveland -2.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction Browns -131 (Bet Now)
Browns vs. Steelers Prediction: Total
After combining with the Steelers for 42 points, the Browns have started of their season with an over/under record of 0-1. The over/under line going into the game was 40.
The Steelers opened this season with an over/under line of 40 which them and the Browns failed to surpass. Their 42 points was 9th in the league in points scored in the opening week. They head into this week with an OU record of 0-1.
On the over/under, I have the best bet being to take the over at 39. This looks like a slam dunk bet for me, as my gut tells me the over will hit as well as our model projecting a combined 43 points.
- Free Total Prediction OVER 39 (Bet Now)
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