Bengals vs Browns Lines & Prediction

One of the most heated but underrated rivalries in the NFL resumes on Monday night when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Cleveland Browns. The Bengals are on a 2-game winning streak. Cleveland has lost 4 straight. Will the Browns stop the bleeding or will the Bengals continue their impressive roll? See below for NFL Odds, analysis, and a free pick for Cincinnati at Cleveland.

NFL Week 8 Betting Preview for Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland

Monday Night Football: Cincinnati Bengals versus Cleveland Browns Lines and Match Info

When: Monday, Oct. 31 at 8:15 pm ET
Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, OH
TV / Streaming: ESPN / ABC / ESPN+
ATS Odds: Cincinnati -3
Moneyline Odds: Bengals -161 / Browns +131
Over/Under Odds: 45

Why bet on Cincinnati versus Cleveland?

The big news in this game is that Bengals’ star wideout Ja’Marr Chase won’t play due to an injury. Chase caught 8 passes for 130 yards and a couple of touchdowns in Cincy’s 35-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

But although Chase won’t play, Hayden Hurst is one of the top tight ends in the game, Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins are both elite wide receivers, and Joe Mixon is one of the best running backs in the league. Burrow should have another monster game even though LSU buddy Chase must stand on the sidelines.

Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Averages

Total Yards: 366.1

Passing Yards: 278.7

Rushing Yards: 87.4

Points Scored: 24.7

Turnovers: 8

Cincinnati Bengals Defensive Averages

Total Yards: 321.1

Passing Yards: 202.1

Rushing Yards: 119.0

Points Scored: 18.9

Takeaways: 9

Why bet on Cleveland versus Cincinnati?

Cleveland hasn’t played great football this season but in their last AFC North matchup, the Browns almost upset the Baltimore Ravens.

Cleveland entered the game a +6.5 underdog. The Browns pushed the Ravens in a 23-20 loss. If Cleveland steps onto the field ready to produce a similar effort, who knows? With some luck, the Browns should keep this closer than the spread.

Cleveland Browns Offensive Averages

Total Yards: 378.0

Passing Yards: 214.4

Rushing Yards: 163.6

Points Scored: 24.0

Turnovers: 10

Cleveland Browns Defensive Averages

Total Yards: 346.0

Passing Yards: 210.4

Rushing Yards: 135.6

Points Scored: 26.6

Takeaways: 6

Bengals at Browns Relevant Trends

Bengals are 10-1 ATS in their last 11 versus the AFC
Cincinnati is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings in Cleveland
Under is 9-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Cleveland
Browns are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 at home
Cleveland is 2-6 ATS in their last 8 on a Monday night
Over is 5-1 in the Browns’ last 6 games on grass.

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns Final Betting Prediction

In the past two weeks, no team has impressed as much as the Cincinnati Bengals. On offense, the Bengals have rolled through their opponents.

Joe Burrow torched a decent Saints’ defense with 300 yards and 3 TD passes. The Cool One lit up the Falcons’ D with 481 yards, 3 TDs, and a rushing TD.

Cleveland allows 210.4 passing yards, which isn’t bad, but 135.6 rushing yards. So if the Browns intend on stopping Burrow, they will have to contend with Mixon.

Either way, the Browns are in trouble. Also, it doesn’t help Cleveland’s cause that, although a rivalry, the Bengals are 12-3 ATS in the last 15 meetings. Cincinnati wins and covers.

NFL Week 8 Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -3

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