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NFL Betting Preview: Browns vs Bengals

The Cleveland Browns face the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, January 4.

Expect a Close Battle

Our best bet is the Browns at +7.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat against the Bengals would mean our wager at -110 lands a return.

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Bengals 17-16 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

Cleveland Browns claimed a victory in their previous game. A 13-6 home win occurred against Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns finished with 262 total yards, made up of 184 through the air and 78 on the ground. The offense found the end zone once through the air and picked up 11 first downs.

Cincinnati Bengals won their last game 37-14, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Paycor Stadium against Arizona Cardinals. The Bengals finished with 429 total yards, made up of 309 through the air and 120 on the ground. They scored 5 touchdowns and picked up 29 first downs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Huntington Bank Field, with the Bengals claiming the win. Beating the Browns by a 17-16 scoreline. The past 10 H2H clashes have seen both teams record five wins.

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Browns vs Bengals Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Browns vs Bengals betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to player prop picks and best bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

With the Browns being given a line of +7.5 to overcome in this NFL matchup, our pick is that they can cover this. There’s the opportunity to get -110 for this outcome.

Our NFL predictions are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into up-to-date stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the action might unfold.

Key Browns vs Bengals stats:

  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Browns in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Browns in 10 of their last 16 games this season.
  • The +7.5 line has been covered by Browns in 2 consecutive games.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bengals in 7 of their last 8 games at home this season.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bengals in 13 of their last 16 games this season.
  • The -7.5 line hasn’t been covered by Bengals in 7 of their last 10 games against Browns.

Browns +7.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top NFL betting sites, there’s a 52.4% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dylan Sampson Anytime TD +145 BetMGM logo

You can back Dylan Sampson (Browns) at +145 to hit paydirt. We think this is the pick of the player props, with generous odds available when it comes to backing him to score a touchdown at any time.

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Chase Brown Over 61.5 Rushing Yards -114 BetMGM logo

You can place a bet on Chase Brown (Browns) at -114 to rack up over 61.5 rushing yards. We can back him in the Player Rushing Yards market and hope the Over hits.

Latest Chase Brown Player Prop Odds

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Browns +7.5
Totals Over 44.5
Anytime Touchdown Dylan Sampson

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Browns +7.5. We’ve also gone for Over 44.5 points and Dylan Sampson (Browns) to be among the touchdown scorers.

A same game parlay is a single event wager where you make predictions that are going to happen in a particular football game. Should a bettor get these selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.

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Correct Score Prediction

Browns Browns logo 23 - 28 Bengals logo Bengals

For those wanting a big return from a small stake, consider the correct score lines. For example, the Bengals can be backed to win 28-23 at huge betting odds.

Browns vs Bengals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Bengals Win on the Cards According to the Books

Sportsbooks’ favorites Cincinnati Bengals are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -385 about them triumphing means a 79% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. The market suggests that Cleveland Browns are least likely to win at +310.

The spread is 7.5 and the total points line is currently 44.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. Those who wager Under 44.5 can get -112.

There’s no shortage of betting opportunities when it comes to the National Football League. The top sportsbooks offer a wide variety of game lines and team props for each matchup, so be sure to explore both the pre-game and in-game markets before making your pick.

Ja'Marr Chase Favorite to Score First Touchdown

Favorite Ja'Marr Chase is priced at +420 to be the first player to score a touchdown. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score a TD at anytime at odds of -130.

Touchdown

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)
First TD
+420
Anytime TD
-130
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Tee Higgins (Bengals)
First TD
+600
Anytime TD
+125
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Dylan Sampson (Browns)
First TD
+950
Anytime TD
+145
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Raheim Sanders (Browns)
First TD
+1400
Anytime TD
+230
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Receiving Yards

Ja'Marr Chase (Bengals)
Over 80.5
-114
Under 80.5
-114
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Tee Higgins (Bengals)
Over 55.5
-114
Under 55.5
-114
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Passing Yards

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Bengals Have Owned Recent Head-to-Heads at Paycor Stadium

The Bengals have a 5-5 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 27.90 points per contest and giving up 27.50.

The Browns have gone 1-9 across their last 10 road games, putting up 12.60 points on average and giving up 28.40.

The Bengals beat the Browns 24-6 when they last met at Paycor Stadium. In the past 6 head-to-head matchups at Paycor Stadium, the Bengals have four wins while the Browns have two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O44.5 U44.5
Bengals logo Bengals Home Stats 5-5 55.40 27.90 27.50 8 2
Browns logo Browns Away Stats 1-9 41.00 12.60 28.40 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O44.5 = Games Over 44.5 Points
  • U44.5 = Games Under 44.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
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  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Team News

Cleveland Browns Injuries

Type
Name
Info
David Bell
Hip
Joel Bitonio
Wrist
DeAndre Carter
Knee
Maliek Collins
Quadriceps
Jack Conklin
Concussion
Grant Delpit
Achilles
Kingsley Eguakun
Knee
Martin Emerson
Achilles
Harold Fannin
Groin
Jerome Ford
Shoulder
Myles Garrett
Hip
Mike Hall
Knee
Myles Harden
Shoulder
Shelby Harris
Toe
Jordan Hicks
Undisclosed
Teven Jenkins
Concussion
Dawand Jones
Knee
Dom Jones
Knee
Quinshon Judkins
Ankle
Sam Kamara
Elbow
Anthony Kendall
Undisclosed
David Njoku
Knee
Justin Osborne
Undisclosed
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Neck
Ethan Pocic
Achilles
Winston Reid
Back
Carson Schwesinger
Quadriceps
Elerson Smith
Undisclosed
Wyatt Teller
Calf
Deshaun Watson
Achilles
Nathaniel Watson
Biceps

Cincinnati Bengals Injuries

Type
Name
Info
Erick All
Knee - ACL
Brian Asamoah
Knee
Chase Brown
Illness
Cam Grandy
Chest
Trey Hendrickson
Pelvis
B.J. Hill
Ankle
Sam Hubbard
Undisclosed
Kris Jenkins
Ankle
Charlie Jones
Ankle
Matt Lee
Knee
Josh Newton
Hamstring
Joseph Ossai
Ankle
Cam Taylor-Britt
Foot
Cordell Volson
Shoulder
Marco Wilson
Hamstring

Previous Cleveland Browns Lineups

28 Dec NFL
Steelers 6-13 Browns
21 Dec NFL
Bills 23-20 Browns
14 Dec NFL
Browns 3-31 Bears
07 Dec NFL
Titans 31-29 Browns
30 Nov NFL
49ers 26-8 Browns

Previous Cincinnati Bengals Lineups

28 Dec NFL
Cardinals 14-37 Bengals
21 Dec NFL
Bengals 45-21 Dolphins
14 Dec NFL
Ravens 24-0 Bengals
07 Dec NFL
Bengals 34-39 Bills
27 Nov NFL
Bengals 32-14 Ravens
NFL Standings Select Season
AFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Patriots 13 3 0 0.813 452 310 142 5-3-0 8-0-0 4-1-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Bills 11 5 0 0.688 446 357 89 6-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Dolphins 7 9 0 0.438 337 386 -49 5-4-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 3-8-0 3-2-0 1W
Jets 3 13 0 0.188 292 468 -176 2-7-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 1-4-0 4L
AFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Steelers 9 7 0 0.563 371 363 8 5-3-0 4-4-0 3-2-0 7-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Ravens 8 8 0 0.500 400 372 28 3-6-0 5-2-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Bengals 6 10 0 0.375 396 472 -76 3-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 3-2-0 2W
Browns 4 12 0 0.250 259 361 -102 3-6-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 1-4-0 1W
AFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Jaguars 12 4 0 0.750 433 329 104 6-2-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 9-2-0 5-0-0 7W
Texans 11 5 0 0.688 366 265 101 6-2-0 5-3-0 4-1-0 9-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Colts 8 8 0 0.500 436 374 62 6-3-0 2-5-0 2-3-0 6-5-0 0-5-0 6L
Titans 3 13 0 0.188 277 437 -160 1-8-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 2-3-0 1L
AFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 13 3 0 0.813 382 308 74 7-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Chargers 11 5 0 0.688 365 321 44 6-3-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Chiefs 6 10 0 0.375 350 314 36 5-4-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 5L
Raiders 2 14 0 0.125 227 420 -193 1-7-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 0-5-0 10L
NFC East W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Eagles 11 5 0 0.688 362 301 61 5-2-0 6-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 3-2-0 3W
Cowboys 7 8 1 0.438 454 477 -23 4-3-1 3-5-0 4-1-0 4-6-1 2-3-0 1W
Commanders 4 12 0 0.250 332 434 -102 2-6-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 2-9-0 1-4-0 2L
Giants 3 13 0 0.188 347 422 -75 2-5-0 1-8-0 1-4-0 1-10-0 1-4-0 1W
NFC North W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Bears 11 5 0 0.688 425 396 29 6-1-0 5-4-0 2-3-0 7-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Packers 9 6 1 0.563 388 344 44 5-3-0 4-3-1 4-1-0 7-3-1 2-3-0 3L
Vikings 8 8 0 0.500 328 330 -2 3-4-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 4-1-0 4W
Lions 8 8 0 0.500 462 397 65 5-3-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
NFC South W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Panthers 8 8 0 0.500 297 364 -67 5-3-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 2-3-0 1L
Buccaneers 7 9 0 0.438 364 397 -33 3-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 4L
Falcons 7 9 0 0.438 334 384 -50 3-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 6-5-0 3-2-0 3W
Saints 6 10 0 0.375 289 364 -75 3-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 4-7-0 4-1-0 4W
NFC West W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 13 3 0 0.813 470 289 181 6-2-0 7-1-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 5-0-0 6W
49ers 12 4 0 0.750 434 358 76 5-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 9-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Rams 11 5 0 0.688 481 326 155 6-1-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 2-3-0 2L
Cardinals 3 13 0 0.188 335 451 -116 1-7-0 2-6-0 0-5-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 8L
AFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 13 3 0 0.813 382 308 74 7-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Patriots 13 3 0 0.813 452 310 142 5-3-0 8-0-0 4-1-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Jaguars 12 4 0 0.750 433 329 104 6-2-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 9-2-0 5-0-0 7W
Steelers 9 7 0 0.563 371 363 8 5-3-0 4-4-0 3-2-0 7-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Texans 11 5 0 0.688 366 265 101 6-2-0 5-3-0 4-1-0 9-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Chargers 11 5 0 0.688 365 321 44 6-3-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Bills 11 5 0 0.688 446 357 89 6-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Colts 8 8 0 0.500 436 374 62 6-3-0 2-5-0 2-3-0 6-5-0 0-5-0 6L
Ravens 8 8 0 0.500 400 372 28 3-6-0 5-2-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Dolphins 7 9 0 0.438 337 386 -49 5-4-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 3-8-0 3-2-0 1W
Bengals 6 10 0 0.375 396 472 -76 3-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 3-2-0 2W
Chiefs 6 10 0 0.375 350 314 36 5-4-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 5L
Browns 4 12 0 0.250 259 361 -102 3-6-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 1-4-0 1W
Titans 3 13 0 0.188 277 437 -160 1-8-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 2-3-0 1L
Jets 3 13 0 0.188 292 468 -176 2-7-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 1-4-0 4L
Raiders 2 14 0 0.125 227 420 -193 1-7-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 0-5-0 10L
NFC Conference W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Seahawks 13 3 0 0.813 470 289 181 6-2-0 7-1-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 5-0-0 6W
Bears 11 5 0 0.688 425 396 29 6-1-0 5-4-0 2-3-0 7-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Eagles 11 5 0 0.688 362 301 61 5-2-0 6-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 3-2-0 3W
Panthers 8 8 0 0.500 297 364 -67 5-3-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 2-3-0 1L
49ers 12 4 0 0.750 434 358 76 5-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 9-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Rams 11 5 0 0.688 481 326 155 6-1-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 2-3-0 2L
Packers 9 6 1 0.563 388 344 44 5-3-0 4-3-1 4-1-0 7-3-1 2-3-0 3L
Vikings 8 8 0 0.500 328 330 -2 3-4-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 4-1-0 4W
Lions 8 8 0 0.500 462 397 65 5-3-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Cowboys 7 8 1 0.438 454 477 -23 4-3-1 3-5-0 4-1-0 4-6-1 2-3-0 1W
Buccaneers 7 9 0 0.438 364 397 -33 3-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 4L
Falcons 7 9 0 0.438 334 384 -50 3-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 6-5-0 3-2-0 3W
Saints 6 10 0 0.375 289 364 -75 3-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 4-7-0 4-1-0 4W
Commanders 4 12 0 0.250 332 434 -102 2-6-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 2-9-0 1-4-0 2L
Cardinals 3 13 0 0.188 335 451 -116 1-7-0 2-6-0 0-5-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 8L
Giants 3 13 0 0.188 347 422 -75 2-5-0 1-8-0 1-4-0 1-10-0 1-4-0 1W
NFL Team W L T PCT PF PA N. Pts Home Road Div Conf Last 5 Strk
Broncos 13 3 0 0.813 382 308 74 7-1-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1W
Patriots 13 3 0 0.813 452 310 142 5-3-0 8-0-0 4-1-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 2W
Seahawks 13 3 0 0.813 470 289 181 6-2-0 7-1-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 5-0-0 6W
Jaguars 12 4 0 0.750 433 329 104 6-2-0 6-2-0 4-1-0 9-2-0 5-0-0 7W
49ers 12 4 0 0.750 434 358 76 5-2-0 7-2-0 4-1-0 9-2-0 5-0-0 6W
Bills 11 5 0 0.688 446 357 89 6-2-0 5-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Bears 11 5 0 0.688 425 396 29 6-1-0 5-4-0 2-3-0 7-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Texans 11 5 0 0.688 366 265 101 6-2-0 5-3-0 4-1-0 9-2-0 5-0-0 8W
Chargers 11 5 0 0.688 365 321 44 6-3-0 5-2-0 5-0-0 8-3-0 4-1-0 1L
Rams 11 5 0 0.688 481 326 155 6-1-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 2-3-0 2L
Eagles 11 5 0 0.688 362 301 61 5-2-0 6-3-0 3-2-0 8-3-0 3-2-0 3W
Packers 9 6 1 0.563 388 344 44 5-3-0 4-3-1 4-1-0 7-3-1 2-3-0 3L
Steelers 9 7 0 0.563 371 363 8 5-3-0 4-4-0 3-2-0 7-4-0 3-2-0 1L
Ravens 8 8 0 0.500 400 372 28 3-6-0 5-2-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 2-3-0 1W
Panthers 8 8 0 0.500 297 364 -67 5-3-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 2-3-0 1L
Lions 8 8 0 0.500 462 397 65 5-3-0 3-5-0 1-4-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 3L
Colts 8 8 0 0.500 436 374 62 6-3-0 2-5-0 2-3-0 6-5-0 0-5-0 6L
Vikings 8 8 0 0.500 328 330 -2 3-4-0 5-4-0 3-2-0 6-5-0 4-1-0 4W
Cowboys 7 8 1 0.438 454 477 -23 4-3-1 3-5-0 4-1-0 4-6-1 2-3-0 1W
Falcons 7 9 0 0.438 334 384 -50 3-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 6-5-0 3-2-0 3W
Dolphins 7 9 0 0.438 337 386 -49 5-4-0 2-5-0 3-2-0 3-8-0 3-2-0 1W
Buccaneers 7 9 0 0.438 364 397 -33 3-4-0 4-5-0 2-3-0 5-6-0 1-4-0 4L
Bengals 6 10 0 0.375 396 472 -76 3-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 5-6-0 3-2-0 2W
Chiefs 6 10 0 0.375 350 314 36 5-4-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 5L
Saints 6 10 0 0.375 289 364 -75 3-5-0 3-5-0 3-2-0 4-7-0 4-1-0 4W
Browns 4 12 0 0.250 259 361 -102 3-6-0 1-6-0 1-4-0 3-8-0 1-4-0 1W
Commanders 4 12 0 0.250 332 434 -102 2-6-0 2-6-0 2-3-0 2-9-0 1-4-0 2L
Cardinals 3 13 0 0.188 335 451 -116 1-7-0 2-6-0 0-5-0 3-8-0 0-5-0 8L
Giants 3 13 0 0.188 347 422 -75 2-5-0 1-8-0 1-4-0 1-10-0 1-4-0 1W
Jets 3 13 0 0.188 292 468 -176 2-7-0 1-6-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 1-4-0 4L
Titans 3 13 0 0.188 277 437 -160 1-8-0 2-5-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 2-3-0 1L
Raiders 2 14 0 0.125 227 420 -193 1-7-0 1-7-0 0-5-0 2-9-0 0-5-0 10L