Browns vs. Ravens Prediction, Picks, and Best Bets for NFL Saturday Week 18
The Baltimore Ravens will look to lock up the AFC North with a blowout win over the hapless Cleveland Browns on Saturday afternoon. Can Lamar Jackson and the Ravens get the job done in impressive fashion and lock up a home playoff game? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Browns vs. Ravens on Week 18 Saturday.
Matt McCuen - January 4, 2025, 10:27 AM EST
4 minBrowns vs. Ravens Prediction, Picks, and Best Bets for NFL Saturday Week 18
The Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens will meet from M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
The Browns pull into this contest with a record of 3-13. That record is tied for the worst record in the NFL. The plan for the Browns should be to lose today's game. Cleveland comes into the game with the third overall pick in this year's upcoming NFL draft. The Patriots and the Titans hold the two picks above the Browns.
Cleveland has not won a game since November 21st. Kevin Stefanski's team has lost five straight games. The Browns are coming off a 20-3 loss against the Miami Dolphins, and Cleveland has scored just one touchdown over the past two games.
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Browns vs. Ravens Odds
Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: January 4, 2024
- Time: 4:30 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN, ABC
Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens Prediction
Former UCLA signal-caller Dorian Thompson-Robinson has led the offense with 427 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and six interceptions. DTR has been limited in practice this week. Jerome Ford has rushed for a team-high 565 yards and three touchdowns. Jerry Jeudy earned first-time Pro Bowl honors. Jeudy has collected 1,166 yards and four touchdowns.
Baltimore enters this game with a record of 11-5. That strong record will give the Ravens a chance to clinch the AFC North Championship today. The Ravens started this season 0-2, but have since been one of the best teams in football, with a record of 11-3. Baltimore has won three straight games.
The last loss for the Ravens came on December 1st against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cleveland defeated the Ravens, 29-24, on October 27th in Cleveland. The Ravens will attempt to get revenge today.
Two-time MVP Lamar Jackson has thrown for 3,955 yards, 39 touchdowns, and four picks. Derrick Henry has scampered for 1,783 yards and 14 touchdowns. Zay Flowers earned a Pro Bowl trip after racking up 1,047 yards and four touchdowns.
Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens Pick
- Pick: Baltimore Ravens -17 -120 Get oddschecker+ right now for just $0.99 per month. Don't miss out on this first month deal!
We will ride with the heavy favorite tonight.
Baltimore has the chance to lock up the division today and will give a strong effort on their home field.
As mentioned, the Browns want to lose this game due to draft position.
The Ravens will roll to an easy cover today.
