Bengals vs. Browns Prediction and Odds for NFL Week 8 (Buy Low on Cleveland, Sell High on Cincinnati)
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The Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals seasons have gone the completely opposite directions in recent weeks.
The Browns have lost four-straight games, while the Bengals have won two-straight and are tied for the lead in the AFC North alongside the Baltimore Ravens.
The two teams will face-off for the first time this season on Monday Night Football in Week 8.
Let's take a look at the latest odds and betting trends for the game.
Bengals vs. Browns Odds, Spread, and Total
Bengals vs. Browns Betting Trends
- Bengals are 5-0 ATS in their last five games
- The UNDER is 10-2 in the Bengals' last 12 games
- Bengals are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games against Browns
- Bengals are 8-1 ATS in their last nine road games
- Browns are 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games
- Browns are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games against AFC North opponents
Bengals vs. Browns Prediction and Pick
There's no doubt that the Bengals have looked good over their past few weeks, but they still have a few red flags that make me concerned. One of the those is that they can't run the ball with any level of success.
They rank 30th in yards per carry, averaging just 3.5 yards per rush. Unfortunately for them, that's the best way to attack this Browns defense. The Browns rank 22nd in opponent yards per carry.
Meanwhile, their defense allows the seventh lowest opponent completion percentage at 60.39%.
The Bengals' run defense is also their weakness, ranking 20th in opponent yards per carry, but the Browns have one of the best rushing attacks in the NFL, and should be able to attack them in this area.
Many numbers are too close between these two teams to give me enough confidence to lay three points on the road team in a divisional match. I'll take the three points with the Browns.
You can track Iain's bets on Betstamp here.
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