The NFL Schedule shows a great game in Ohio in Week 1. The Cincinnati Bengals will take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. This is part of the Week 1 slate in the National Football League.
The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off a preseason that saw them go 0-2-1. The Bengals were one of five teams that did not win a game in the preseason. The Bengals, though, are coming off a season in which they won 12 games and came away with first place in the AFC North.
Cincinna Bengals won the divisional round over Baltimore, beat the Bills in the divisional round, but then fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-20 in the AFC title game. Cleveland went 1-2-1 in the preseason. The Browns finished in last place in the NFL standings for the AFC North with their 7-10 record a season ago.
Cleveland hopes to have DeShaun Watson for an entire season, plus their defense will lead them to a few more wins and the postseason in 2023. Let’s look at our Bengals vs Browns betting picks for this game!
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns Odds
Before we give you our Bengals vs Browns betting picks, here are the updated NFL odds:
- Moneyline: Cincinnati Bengals -135, Cleveland Browns +114
- Spread: Cincinnati Bengals -2.5, Cleveland Browns +2.5
- Total: 47.5
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns Information
Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns
Location of the game: Cleveland Browns Stadium. Cleveland, OH.
Date & Time: Sunday, September 10. 1:00 pm ET.
How to watch: CBS
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns Analysis
The biggest question mark in the entire National Football League is the health of Joe Burrow. Burrow, one of the players at the top of the preseason NFL MVP Odds, has been on the NFL Injury report for much of the summer. After getting hurt early, he missed nearly a month, and now many are curious how he will bounce back.
The loss of Burrow would hurt the NFL Player Stats for a guy like Ja’Marr Chase. Chase was one of the top receivers in the NFL a season ago, with 1,046. The Bengals were nearly the top of NFL Team Stats for passing yards. Along with Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd also can make big catches.
The Cincinnati Bengals schedule shows that they play back-to-back divisional games to start the season. Cincinnati will head home following this game and take on the Baltimore Ravens. The following game is on Monday Night Football, at home against the Rams.
Browns’ Boost
The Cleveland Browns roster has been improved from a season ago, and they are now ready. This could be one of the best NFL Matchups this week. DeShaun Watson returns, and what the team is hoping for – 17 games.
The Browns struggled in the passing game a season ago, with Jacoby Brissett in as the starting quarterback. Cleveland finished with 19 touchdowns, but seven came in the final six games with Watson under center.
Nick Chubb is one of the best running backs in the National Football League. He will be the driving force of this offense. A season ago, Chubb rushed for 1,525 yards and 12 touchdowns. There is no doubt he will get the rock early and often for Cleveland in 2023.
The Browns also got back-to-back divisional games to start the season. Cleveland is at Pittsburgh in Week 2.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns Betting Picks
It is time for our Bengals vs Browns Betting Picks for the game. This is a challenging game to pick if you are going NFL Picks Against the Spread.
In the end, we are concerned about the health of Burrow. Cleveland has a ton of motivation and momentum. The game is in Cleveland; we will take the Cleveland Browns moneyline at +125 over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns Prediction
This game features one of the lowest NFL Point Spreads on the board. That’s because oddsmakers are not sure which way this game will go as well.
- Ultimately, the final score prediction for this game is the Cleveland Browns 20-17 over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns Final Score (Sep 10 2023)
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