The surging Cleveland Browns (6-3), third in the NFL standings for the AFC North, host the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3), second in the AFC North, on Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Neither were among popular NFL picks to make the playoffs this season, but have been playing well as of late, both winning consecutive games.
Bears vs Lions Picks
- Pick 1: Steelers +4 (-115)
- Pick 2: Over 38.5 (-105)
Let’s check out the NFL odds for the game along with Steelers vs. Browns best bets.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Odds
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Information
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns
Location of the game: Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio
Date & Time: Sunday, November 19 at 1 p.m. ET
How to Watch: Fox and DAZN
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Recent Scores
The Steelers are last in NFL team stats for total yards per game (300.1) and second-last in yards allowed (398), but have made big plays when it matters. They’re coming off of a 23-19 victory over the Green Bay Packers at home in Week 10. Quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for just 126 yards, marking the third consecutive game in which he had 160 passing yards or fewer, but Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren combined for 183 rushing yards in the victory.
Cleveland, after a dominant 27-0 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9, pulled out a dramatic come-from-behind 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10. Deshaun Watson threw for 213 yards and had one touchdown, while Jerome Ford averaged 6.3 rushing yards for 107 yards on 17 attempts. Corner Greg Newsome scored a late-game interception TD for the Browns, which now have Super Bowl odds of +2200.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Analysis
Steelers’ Offense Struggles: Bottom-10 in Major Categories
It’s incredible that the Pittsburgh Steelers standings are 6-3 this season considering their NFL team stats. Ahead of the Steelers vs. Browns best bets, Pittsburgh is bottom-10 in nearly all major offensive and defensive categories, except the one defensive stat that matters: points allowed, in which they rank T11th at 20.2. Their goal line defense has been great. The Steelers allow 377.3 yards per game, second last to the Denver Broncos, but have given up just 15 TDs. In contrast, the Browns, which lead the league in yards allowed (234.8), have given up 17 touchdowns.
Pickett has seemingly regressed for the Steelers this season and hasn’t looked good in NFL matchups as of late. He’s among the worst QBs in NFL player stats with just six touchdowns and four interceptions, along with 1,616 passing yards and a QB rating of 81.1. George Pickens is the leading receiver for the Steelers with 566 yards and three touchdowns, but has just 66 yards receiving combined in his last three games. He’ll get lots of targets for the Steelers vs. Browns best bets.
Cleveland Browns: Crushing Defense Dominates the NFL
Cleveland’s defense is far and away the best in the league and a big reason why the Cleveland Browns odds are what they are for Sunday’s divisional contest. They’re first in total yards and passing yards allowed and give up just 18.9 points per game, good enough for sixth in the league. They’re also first in the league in third-down defense.
The Browns have had a relatively tough NFL schedule, but it gets easier for the team in the coming weeks. They have a really strong chance to lead the division after Week 13 with their next three games against the Steelers, Denver Broncos, and Los Angeles Rams.
Pittsburgh is without a few key players as Pat Freiermuth, Cole Holcomb, and Minkah Fitzpatrick were all on the NFL injury report last week. Watson was seen in a walking boot after Cleveland’s comeback win on Sunday, but downplayed the injury after the game and is likely a game-time decision for Sunday. Other players with potential absences include Denzel Ward and Juan Thornhill.
Odds Breakdown
Pittsburgh
The Steelers are four-point underdogs with +170 moneyline odds. Pittsburgh is 6-3 ATS this season and 2-1 on the road. The over/under is 38.5.
Cleveland
Cleveland Browns odds are -4 for the spread. The team has -200 NFL odds for the moneyline in the Steelers vs. Browns best bets. Cleveland is 5-3-1 against the spread (ATS) this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Pick and Prediction
- Pick 1: Steelers +4 (-115)
- Pick 2: Over 38.5 (-105)
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