The latest Browns at Eagles odds, trends, and other information ahead of their 2016 NFL Week 1 matchup.
The 2016 NFL season will get underway with a slew of games during the 1 p.m. time slot on Sunday, Sept. 12. Among them, will be a home matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Cleveland Browns at Lincoln Financial Field.
OddsShark lists the Eagles as four-point home favorites on the point spread. The line first opened with Philadelphia favored by as much as a touchdown, but then their starting quarterback was traded. The over/under points total for this contest will be around 43 points for the complete game.
In terms of trends heading into this game, the Eagles are 4-0 straight up in the last four meetings between these teams. However, the Browns hold a 3-1 record against the spread (ATS). The over has hit slightly more than the under with a 2-1-1 mark.
In their last four meetings, the average points have been 29 per game for Philadelphia and 20.25 per game for Cleveland. The Eagles have averaged 438.25 total yards while the Browns have averaged 304.5 total yards. Philadelphia holds the passing edge with 438.25 yards on average compared to just 199 on average for the Browns. In terms of turnovers, Cleveland has averaged 3.25 per game compared to 2.75 for Philadelphia.
Odds
Line: PHI (-4)
Over/Under: 43
The two teams’ four meetings date back to the 2000 season. It should be noted that in two of the four meetings, the final score was a difference of just three points or less. The last time these two teams met was on Sep. 9, 2012 with Philadelphia edging Cleveland 17-16.
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There are some other key betting trends of interest. The total has gone over in six of Philadelphia’s last seven games, while it has gone under in each of Cleveland’s last five games. The Eagles were also 1-4 against the spread in their last five home games, but the Browns were 1-4 ATS on the road in their last five.
This will be the only meeting between these two teams from opposite conferences this season. Game time is set for 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
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