The Cincinnati Bengals are hosting the Cleveland Browns on Sunday! The Bengals are coming off a big win to keep their season alive against the Tennessee Titans 37-27. On the other side, the Browns are coming off a loss against the Kansas City Chiefs 21-7. This is a must-win game for the Bengals if they want any chance of making the postseason. Will the Bengals continue to keep their season alive and extend their winning streak to three in a row or will the Browns play spoiler and end Cincy’s season? Let’s dive in and cook up a winner!
Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Cleveland Browns | +7.5 (-110) | Over 46.5 (-115) | +310 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | -7.5 (-110) | Under 46.5 (-105) | -390 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals Match Details
- Fixture: Cleveland Browns @ Cincinnati Bengals
- Date and Time: December 22, 2024 @ 1 PM EST
Key Stats
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are coming off a costly loss to the Kansas City Chiefs 21-7. Costly because running back Nick Chubb broke his foot and ended his season prematurely. The Browns are starting Dorian Thompson-Robinson at quarterback this week. In the 4th quarter of last week’s game, DTR was 4 of 9 passing for 15 yards and 16 rushing yards on 3 carries.
Jerome Ford had a solid game with 104 yards from scrimmage, 84 rushing, and 20 receiving. He also scored a rushing touchdown. Jerry Jeudy finished with 11 catches for 108 receiving yards. We’ll see what the Browns can do on offense this Sunday.
Defensively, this defense has been below average. They are ranked 26th in points allowed per game, 11th in passing yards allowed per game, 23rd in rushing yards allowed per game, 27th in offensive touchdowns allowed, 17th in sacks, and 28th in takeaways per game. When you look at injuries, on offense David Njoku and Cedric Tillman are listed as questionable for this game against the Bengals. On the defensive side, Martin Emerson Jr. and Shelby Harris are questionable as well. For a team that has nothing to play for at this time of the season, it wraps up another down year for the Browns.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off a big win against the Tennessee Titans, 37-27, which kept their season alive. Joe Burrow continued his good season by completing 26 of 37 passes for 271 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions. Chase Brown had an exceptional game with 113 yards from scrimmage, 97 rushing yards, and 16 rushing.
He also scored 2 touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air. The elite receiving duo of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins combined for 14 catches, 182 yards, and a touchdown. They have the firepower to be one of the best offenses on any given Sunday.
The Bengals’ defense has been one of the worst in the NFL. They are ranked 31st in points allowed per game, 27th in passing yards allowed per game, 20th in rushing yards allowed per game, 31st in offensive touchdowns allowed, 21st in sacks, and 9th in takeaways per game. If you look at the Bengals’ injuries, they have a few to take notice of. Orlando Brown Jr., Alex Cappa, Tee Higgins, Geno Stone, and Sam Hubbard are all questionable heading into this game. This Bengals team needs to win out and a little bit of help to get into the postseason. It starts with a win and you’re in mentality.
Prediction
The Cincinnati Bengals are going to beat the brakes off the Cleveland Browns and cover the 7.5-point spread in this game. The Browns are a team that has nothing to play for and the Bengals have everything to gain. Cleveland is riddled with injuries on their offense and is starting a 3rd string quarterback.
For a defense that hasn’t been good this season, they will have plenty of opportunities to show out this week. Joe Burrow has been one of the best players in the NFL this season despite the subpar season. The Bengals take a big lead early and hold on to cover the spread and keep their season alive.
Final Pick
Cincinnati Bengals -7.5 (-110)
