- The Bengals are -6 point favorites vs the Browns
- Total (Over/Under): 39 points
- Watch the game on CBS
The Cleveland Browns (10-5) visit Paycor Stadium to take on the Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) on Jan. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Cincinnati, OH.
The Bengals are betting favorites in this Week 18 matchup, with the spread sitting at -6 (-110).
The Browns vs. Bengals Over/Under is 39 total points for the game.
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Browns vs. Bengals Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Browns | +6 -110 | 39 -110 | +220 |
| Bengals | -6 -110 | 39 -110 | -275 |
Browns vs. Bengals Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Bengals will win this Week 18 game with 63.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Browns vs Bengals Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Browns will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence.
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Best Browns Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Browns players this Week 18 game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Amari Cooper has hit the Receptions Under in 8 of his last 9 away games (+6.85 Units / 58% ROI)
- Amari Cooper has hit the Longest Reception Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.60 Units / 48% ROI)
- David Njoku has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 9 of his last 13 games (+4.85 Units / 34% ROI)
- Harrison Bryant has hit the Receptions Over in 5 of his last 6 games (+4.65 Units / 67% ROI)
- David Njoku has hit the Receptions Over in 8 of his last 11 games (+4.60 Units / 35% ROI)
Best Bengals Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Bengals players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Ja’Marr Chase has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 85% ROI)
- Ja’Marr Chase has hit the Receptions Over in 11 of his last 16 games (+6.05 Units / 34% ROI)
- Joe Burrow has hit the Interceptions Under in 8 of his last 10 games at home (+5.20 Units / 38% ROI)
- Joe Mixon has hit the Longest Rush Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+5.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Joe Burrow has hit the Passing Yards Under in 14 of his last 21 games (+5.00 Units / 19% ROI)
Browns Best Bets:
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games (+9.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 10 away games (+7.90 Units / 72% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games (+7.35 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have covered the 2Q Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.30 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 21 games (+6.05 Units / 17% ROI)
Bengals Best Bets:
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 20 games (+6.80 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+5.35 Units / 44% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 2H Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 games (+4.40 Units / 16% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have covered the 2Q Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.35 Units / 12% ROI)
Browns Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Browns went 10-5 (+4.5 Units / 25.35% ROI).
- Browns are 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.45 Units / 33.33% ROI
- Browns are 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 13.64% ROI
- Browns are 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / ROI
Bengals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Bengals went 6-8 (-2.65 Units / -15.06% ROI).
- Bengals are 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 2.9% ROI
- Bengals are 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI
- Bengals are 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI
Cleveland Browns: Keys to the Game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals
The Browns are undefeated (4-0) vs top 10 run defenses this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .444.
The Browns are undefeated (4-0) since Week 14 — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .500.
The Browns are 3-1 (.750) when not forcing a turnover this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .265.
The Browns are undefeated (4-0) when the opposing team converts less than 55% of its red zone chances into touchdowns since Week 14 — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .488.
Cincinnati Bengals: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Browns
The Bengals are 2-1 (.667) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .307.
The Bengals are undefeated (5-0) when allowing less than 100 rushing yards this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .656.
The Bengals are 3-8 (.273) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards this season — T-9th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .378.
The Bengals are undefeated (3-0) vs bottom 10 run defenses this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .581.
Additional Matchup Notes for Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Bengals TEs have just 38.2 receiving yards per game since the 2022 season — 5th-worst in NFL. The Browns have allowed an average ofjust 39.4 receiving yards per game to TEs since the 2022 season — 3rd-best in NFL.
The Bengals have thrown the ball 10 yards or less 73.8% of pass attempts this season — 4th-highest in NFL. The Browns have allowed just 5.5 yards per dropback on pass attempts between 1 and 10 yards this season — T-4th-best in NFL.
The Bengals have gone three and out on 25.5% of their drives in the fourth quarter this season — 2nd-worst in NFL. Browns have forced three and outs on 30.8% of opponent drives in the 4th quarter this season — best in NFL.
The Browns have run successful plays on 52.7% of pass attempts on their opponent’s side of the field since Week 14 — 2nd-best in NFL. Bengals have allowed successful plays on 55.3% of pass attempts on their own side of the field since Week 14 — 3rd-worst in NFL.
Browns TEs have averaged 10.0 targets per game this season — 5th-highest in NFL. The Bengals have allowed 6.5 receptions per game to TEs this season — T-worst in NFL.
The Browns have thrown for 1,373 passing yards in 4 games (343.2 YPG) since Week 14 — best in NFL. The Bengals have allowed 258.0 passing yards per game since Week 14 — 5th-worst in NFL.
Cleveland Browns Offense: Important Stats
The Browns ran successful plays on 0% of pass attempts in the 2nd half in Week 17 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
The Browns have committed 36 turnovers this season — most in NFL.
The Browns ran successful plays on 12% of plays in the 3rd quarter in Week 17 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 47%.
The Browns had 7 receptions for 20+ yards in Week 17 — T-most in NFL.
Cincinnati Bengals Offense: Important Stats
The Bengals have gone three and out on 7% of their drives in the 3rd quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 20%.
The Bengals have not gone three and out on any of their drives in the 3rd quarter since Week 14 — best in NFL; League Avg: 21%.
The Bengals have run 75% of their plays in their opponent’s territory in close and late situations since the 2022 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 49%.
The Bengals allowed a QB hit on 39% of pass attempts in Week 17 — 2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: 17%.
Cleveland Browns Defense: Important Stats
The Browns defense has allowed successful plays on 34% of plays this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.
The Browns defense have forced three and outs on 33% of opponent drives this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 22%.
The Browns defense has allowed successful plays on 34% of pass attempts in the 1st quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 47%.
The Browns defense has allowed successful plays on 32% of plays in the 2nd half this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 41%.
Cincinnati Bengals Defense: Important Stats
The Bengals defense has allowed 8 TDs on first drive of the game this season — most in NFL.
The Bengals defense has allowed successful plays on 59% of rush attempts in the 1st quarter this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.
The Bengals defense has allowed successful plays on 52% of rush attempts in the 1st half this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 42%.
The Bengals defense has allowed 8.1 yards from scrimmage per touch (6,352 yards / 783 touches) this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 7.2.
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