Ravens vs. Browns Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Lamar Jackson, Ravens Rebound After Overtime Loss To Colts?
The Ravens take on the Browns in Week 4. Can Lamar Jackson and the Ravens rebound after overtime loss to the Colts in Week 3? Jason Radowitz answers.
Jason Radowitz - September 28, 2023, 11:12 AM EDT
5 minRavens vs. Browns Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Lamar Jackson, Ravens Rebound After Overtime Loss To Colts?
The Baltimore Ravens struggled offensively in their most recent game against the Indianapolis Colts.
That loss pushed the Ravens to 2-1 on the season. This weekend, they'll take on a 2-1 Cleveland Browns team that also hasn't significantly impressed either.
Unless we get a tie, one team is about to be 3-1 in the AFC North.
Which team will it be?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday's game between the Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns.
Ravens vs. Browns Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: October 1, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Ravens vs. Browns Odds
- Spread: Browns -3 (-110), Ravens +3 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 40.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Browns (-155), Ravens (+1450)
Ravens vs. Browns Injury Report
Ravens
Questionable: WR Rashod Bateman (Hamstring), Odell Beckham Jr. (Ankle), RB Gus Edwards (Concussion), RB Justice HIll (Toe), C Tyler Linderbaum (Ankle), OT Ronnie Stanley (Knee), S Marcus Williams (Pectoral)
Out: LB Tyus Bowser (Knee), LB Malik Hamm (Lower Body), CB Marlon Humphrey (Foot), OL Andrew Vorhees (Knee), Damarion Williams (Ankle)
Browns
Questionable: OT James Hudson III (Ankle), DT Siaki Ika (Foot), CB Greg Newsome II (Elbow)
Out: RB Nick Chubb (Knee), OT Jack Conklin (Knee)
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Prediction
The Ravens are coming off a low, while the Browns are coming off a high.
The Ravens were upset by the Colts, while the Browns earned a 27-3 win over the Titans.
So, of course, the Browns will be favorites at home.
However, I disagree.
The Ravens have been better overall this season.
Baltimore added 360.7 yards per game on offense, including 158 yards on the ground. The run block has been good enough to help keep the run game consistent.
Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson has thrown for 608 yards and two touchdowns. He's also added 193 yards on the ground, with two more touchdowns to his name.
Beyond that, Jackson has the best wide receiver group he's had as a Baltimore Raven. They've dealt with many injuries, but he could have Odell Beckham Jr. back to pair up with Zay Flowers.
The Ravens will take on a lethal Browns defense that has allowed only 188 yards per game. They've held teams to 136 passing yards and 52 yards on the ground. But that's not sustainable.
The pass rush is dominant for the Browns, and the secondary is solid. The run defense has also been excellent. But the Browns have still missed a lot of tackles. That'll eventually haunt them.
On the other hand, the Ravens have been more balanced defensively. They don't have a dominant pass rush like the Browns. But they've been overall better against the run, despite what the stats say.
It'll also be easier for the Ravens to stop the run now that Nick Chubb is injured and unavailable. I also like Baltimore's secondary a whole lot more than Cleveland's.
Deshaun Watson played his best game as a Browns quarterback last weekend. But he's still thrown for 70 more yards than Lamar Jackson on nearly 20 more attempts.
Give me the Ravens at +3.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Pick
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