The Baltimore Ravens are hosting the Cleveland Browns in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader. The Ravens are coming off a dominating win on Christmas against the Houston Texans 31-2. Conversely, the Browns are coming off a tough loss at home. They were defeated by the Miami Dolphins 20-3. If the Ravens win this game, they will clinch an AFC North Division title. Can the Browns play spoiler or will the Ravens cruise to a division title? Let’s dive straight into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Cleveland Browns | +17.5 (-110) | Over 42.5 (-105) | +1100 |
| Baltimore Ravens | -17.5 (-110) | Under 42.5 (-115) | -2000 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens Match Details
- Fixture: Cleveland Browns @ Baltimore Ravens
- Date and Time: January 4th, 2025 @ 4:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are coming off a terrible loss at home to the Miami Dolphins, 20-3. Dorian Thompson-Robinson was bad in the loss. He completed 24 of 47 passes for 170 yards and an interception. Jerry Jeudy had a great game with 12 catches on 18 targets for 94 yards. D’Onta Foreman was bad in the absence of Jerome Ford, who suffered an injury and had to leave the game in the first quarter. He finished the game with 49 rushing yards on 13 carries. This is a team that is ready for next season. Cleveland would lock up a top 5 pick in the draft with a loss.
The Brown’s defense has been subpar this season. They are ranked 24th in points allowed per game, 13th in passing yards allowed per game, 19th in rushing yards allowed per game, 28th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 11th in sacks, and 30th in takeaways per game. This is an injury-riddled team on both sides of the ball. Jerome Ford, David Njoku, Cedric Tillman, Jordan Hicks, and Denzel Ward are all listed as questionable in this game. Maybe in a few years, the Cleveland Browns will amount to something. Until then, they will continue to be one of the worst franchises in professional sports.
Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are coming off a dominating win on the road last week. Baltimore dominated the Houston Texans 31-2. Lamar Jackson was excellent by completing 10- of 15 passes for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns. He also added 87 rushing yards on 4 carries, including a 48-yard rushing touchdown. Derrick Henry feasted in this game as well. He finished the game with 27 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. Mark Andrews had one of the best games of the season with 2 catches for 68 yards and a touchdown. This is one of the more dominant teams in the NFL when rolling.
Despite a shaky start to the season, this Ravens defense has turned it around over the past six weeks. In their last six games, they are only giving up 16.3 points per game. However, for the season they are ranked 13th in points allowed per game, 31st in passing yards allowed per game, 1st in rushing yards allowed per game, 11th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 2nd in sacks, and 24th in takeaways per game. Justice Hill and Nelson Algholor are currently listed as questionable. If Baltimore wins this game, they clinch the AFC North division title and will host a playoff game.
Prediction
The Baltimore Ravens are going to beat the brakes off the Cleveland Browns and cover the 17.5-point spread in this game. This game has 41-13 written all over it. Baltimore has everything to gain and everything to play for. Lamar Jackson will continue his MVP-type season. I expect the Ravens to cruise to a MASSIVE win. To put it simply, the Browns are one of the worst teams in the NFL and are ready for the season to be over. I would not be surprised if their best players who are questionable just sit out this game. Baltimore wins this game and wins the AFC North.
