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Browns vs. Bengals Prediction and Odds for NFL Week 14 (Deshaun Watson's Rust Will Cost Them Against Bengals)

By Iain MacMillan

Dec 4, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) drops back with
Dec 4, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) drops back with / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
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The Cincinnati Bengals have been rolling, rattling off four straight victories since losing to the Cleveland Browns on Halloween. Their latest win was the most impressive, knocking off the top team in the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Now, they have a chance to get revenge against the Browns, who will be rolling Deshaun Watson for a second straight game. Watson looked rusty in his debut for Cleveland, but the Browns still won the game, 27-14.

Let's dive into the odds for this AFC North showdown.

Browns vs. Bengals Odds, Spread, and Total

Browns vs. Bengals Betting Trends

  • Browns are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games against Bengals
  • Browns are 5-0 straight up in last five games against Bengals
  • Bengals are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games against AFC North opponents
  • Bengals are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games
  • The UNDER is 12-5 in the Bengals' last 17 games
  • Bengals are 8-1 ATS in their last nine home games
  • Bengals are 13-2 ATS in their last 15 games against AFC opponents

Browns vs. Bengals Prediction and Pick

The Bengals are one of the hottest teams in the NFL, averaging 6.2 yards per play over their last three games and gaining 6.5 yards per play against the Chiefs in Week 13. Now that they have Ja'Marr Chase back in their lineup, they're starting to look like last year's AFC champion.

A big reason for their success, is their offensive line, which was disastrous to start the season, has come around and is now playing like one of the best in the NFL. They've allowed Burrow to be sacked on only 3.6% of his drop backs over his last three games, the sixth best mark in the NFL over that stretch.

The Browns, meanwhile, may actually be a worse team with Deshaun Watson at quarterback. He completed just 12-of-22 passes for 131 yards and one interception in his return against one of the worst defenses in the NFL. The Browns won, but didn't score a single offense touchdown in the process.

He won't be able to get away with another performance like that against the Bengals, so I'll back Cincinnati win with margin.

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