Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Prediction, Betting Pick: Can Ravens Handle Myles Garrett, Browns?
Week 4 brings us an AFC North rivalry game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns. Can the Ravens handle Myles Garrett and the Browns? NFL handicapper Matt MacKay gives us his prediction and pick for Ravens vs. Browns.
Matt MacKay - September 29, 2023, 2:16 PM EDT
7 minBaltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Prediction, Betting Pick: Can Ravens Handle Myles Garrett, Browns?
Week 4 brings us an AFC North rivalry game between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns. After a shocking upset at home to end their 2-0 start, the Ravens are motivated to bounce back with a win in a difficult road environment against one of the league's best defenses. The Browns, conversely, are fresh off of a 27-3 rout of Tennessee, playing their third home game in four weeks behind the stout play of edge rusher Myles Garrett and new Browns DC, Jim Schwartz.
Cleveland has a ton of confidence despite missing their star running back, Nick Chubb, as Jerome Ford wound up hauling in a pair of touchdowns as the Browns' RB1 despite bringing in Kareem Hunt. The Browns are 2-1 SU, losing their only road game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football, when the Steelers scored two defensive touchdowns to narrowly escape with a win.
Baltimore has not looked sharp offensively, despite all of the offseason hype surrounding new OC Todd Monken's pass-centric offense. However, we did see Jackson use his legs against the Colts to wind up with over 100 rushing yards and two touchdowns, functioning as the primary ball carrier due to the injuries that have been piling up in the Ravens' running back room.
Will the Ravens go into Cleveland and win despite being 1-point underdogs ATS? Or will Garrett and the Browns defense continue to swarm and shut down Jackson and the rest of Baltimore's offense to remain 3-0 at Cleveland Browns Stadium? NFL handicapper Matt MacKay gives us his prediction and pick for Ravens vs. Browns.
Ravens vs. Browns Start Time, Where To Watch, And Odds
- Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Ravens vs. Browns Odds
- Spread: Ravens -1 (-110), Browns +1 (-110)
- Total Odds: Under 40 (-110), Over 40 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Ravens (-102), Browns (-116)
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Injury Report
RAVENS
Questionable: S Kyle Hamilton (Back), LT Ronnie Stanley (Knee), C Tyler Linderbaum (Ankle), WR Odell Beckham Jr. (Ankle), RB Justice Hill (Toe), WR Rashod Bateman (Hamstring), LB David Ojabo (Ankle)
Out: RB J.K. Dobbins (Achilles), CB Marlon Humphrey (Foot)
Browns
Probable: RB Kareem Hunt (Groin), QB Deshaun Watson (Shoulder)
Out: RB Nick Chubb (Knee), OT Jack Conklin (Knee)
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Prediction
The Browns' defense has playmakers at all three levels, notably, cornerback Denzel Ward and edge rusher Myles Garrett, but the presence of Schwartz as DC has revamped its scheme, resulting in one of the league's best overall defensive units. The Browns are allowing only 2.8 YPC, 156 total rushing yards, and zero touchdowns to ball carriers through the first three weeks. In the passing game, they are just as fierce, ranking first in passing yards allowed (335), with only one receiving touchdown.
It's going to be a low-scoring, smash mouth football game for both offenses, as Baltimore's run defense is also a top-ten unit in passing yards allowed (600) and rushing yards allowed (277). Oddsmakers have set the point total line at 40, which feels like the perfect line, so let's avoid wagering this number, especially since it could result in a push.
The Browns have seen each of their last five home games go under the total points line, while also covering the spread in each of their last four home games against AFC North opponents. Currently, the Browns are 1-point favorites ATS, indicating oddsmakers expect a low-scoring game that could come down to the final whistle. The Ravens have lost each of their last nine games against teams with a winning record, while the Browns have won SU at home against division opponents for six consecutive games.
The Browns have won two of the last three head-to-head matchups SU, both in Cleveland, even though the moneyline odds are close to a pick'em at -116 favoring the Browns. Let's follow these trends and wager a few units on the Browns to win SU at -116 moneyline odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.
Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Pick
- Pick: Browns Moneyline -116 is currently the best odds. Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds for this pick
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