Browns vs Ravens Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 18

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  • The Ravens are -18 point favorites vs the Browns
  • Total (Over/Under): 41.5 points
  • Watch this game on ESPN | ABC

The Cleveland Browns (3-13-0) visit M&T Bank Stadium to take on the Baltimore Ravens (11-5-0) on Jan. 4. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Baltimore, MD.

The Ravens are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -18 (-110).

The Browns vs. Ravens Over/Under is 41.5 total points for the game.

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Browns vs. Ravens Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Browns+18 -11041.5 -110+1100
Ravens -18 -11041.5 -110-2500

Browns vs. Ravens Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Ravens will win this game with 78.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Browns vs Ravens Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Browns will cover the spread with 56.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Browns players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Browns Player Prop Bets Today

  • Jerome Ford has hit the Carries Under in 12 of his last 14 games (+9.65 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Deshaun Watson has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 85% ROI)
  • Dustin Hopkins has hit the Field Goals Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Elijah Moore has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+6.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • David Njoku has hit the Receptions Over in 6 of his last 7 away games (+5.05 Units / 60% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Ravens players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Ravens Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Lamar Jackson has hit the TD Passes Over in 12 of his last 18 games (+6.10 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Lamar Jackson has hit the Interceptions Under in 13 of his last 18 games (+5.35 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Lamar Jackson has hit the Carries Under in 12 of his last 18 games (+5.05 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Derrick Henry has hit the Carries Over in 6 of his last 7 games at home (+4.70 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Nelson Agholor has hit the Receptions Under in 9 of his last 12 games (+4.70 Units / 25% ROI)

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Ravens vs Browns

Player Name Over Under
Mark Andrews (BAL) 36.5 -120 36.5 -110
Zay Flowers (BAL) 58.5 -120 58.5 -110

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Ravens vs Browns

Player Name Over Under
Derrick Henry (BAL) 88.5 -115 88.5 -115
  • The Cleveland Browns have covered the 4Q Spread in 12 of their last 18 games (+5.35 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Browns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 games (+3.55 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Browns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games (+2.95 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Browns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games (+2.90 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Browns have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.80 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Ravens have hit the 2H Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+7.65 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Ravens have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games (+5.65 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Ravens have covered the 2H Spread in 10 of their last 15 games (+4.83 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Ravens have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+4.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Baltimore Ravens have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 22 games (+4.20 Units / 17% ROI)

Browns Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Browns art 4-12 (-9.2 Units / -51.98% ROI).

  • Browns are 3-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.85 Units / -52.39% ROI
  • Browns are 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • Browns are 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / ROI

Ravens Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Ravens are 9-6 (+2.45 Units / 13.84% ROI).

  • Ravens are 11-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -2.23% ROI
  • Ravens are 12-4 when betting the Over for +7.6 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • Ravens are 4-12 when betting the Under for -9.2 Units / -52.27% ROI

Cleveland Browns: Keys to the Game vs. the Baltimore Ravens

The Browns were 3-1 (.750) when not forcing a turnover last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .265.

The Browns are winless (0-12) when trailing at the end of the third quarter this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .158.

The Browns are 3-13 (.188) this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.

The Browns are winless (0-8) when trailing at the end of quarter 1 this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .378.

Baltimore Ravens: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Browns

The Ravens were undefeated (4-0) when sacking the QB less than 3 times last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .363.

The Ravens were undefeated (4-0) when the opposing team commits 60 yards or more in penalties. last season — best in NFL; League Avg: .513.

The Ravens are 9-3 (.750) when not throwing an interception this season — T-8th-best in NFL. The Browns have intercepted 4 passes this season — fewest in NFL.

The Ravens are 9-4 (.692) when forcing 1 or more turnovers this season — T-9th-best in NFL. The Browns have turned the ball over 31 times this season — 2nd-most in NFL.

Additional Matchup Notes for Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens have a third down conversion rate of 45.9% against the blitz this season — 5th-best in NFL. The Browns defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 43.2% when blitzing this season — 5th-worst in NFL.

The Ravens have thrown for 20+ yards on 53 of 445 attempts this season — 5th-best in NFL. The Browns allowed 20+ yards on 11.1% of attempts this season — 3rd-worst in NFL.

Ravens RBs have averaged 10.8 yards after the catch this season — 3rd-best in NFL. The Browns have allowed 9.6 yards after catch per reception to RBs this season — T-2nd-worst in NFL.

The Browns have run just 10.1% offensive plays in the red zone this season — worst in NFL. The Ravens have allowed their opponent to run just 13.0% of plays in the red zone this season — 5th-best in NFL.

The Browns have run successful plays on just 34.6% of pass attempts with motion this season — worst in NFL. The Ravens have allowed successful plays on just 42.9% of pass attempts against motion this season — 5th-best in NFL.

The Browns have averaged just -0.25 epa per play with motion since the 2023 season — worst in NFL. The Ravens have allowed just -0.09 epa per play against motion since the 2023 season — best in NFL.

Cleveland Browns Offense: Important Stats

The Browns have averaged -0.31 epa per play on motion plays this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.01.

The Browns have a third down conversion rate of 29% on motion plays since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 41%.

The Browns have averaged -0.37 epa per play against a light front this season — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.00.

The Browns have averaged -0.25 epa per play on motion plays since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: -0.00.

Baltimore Ravens Offense: Important Stats

The Ravens have thrown the ball 12% of the time (6 Pass Attempts/48 plays) on 3rd and short this season — lowest in NFL; League Avg: 44%.

The Ravens have rushed for 20+ yards 26 times this season — most in NFL.

The Ravens have rushed for 20+ yards 47 times since the 2023 season — most in NFL.

The Ravens have averaged 7.7 yards per play on first drive of the game this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 5.5.

Cleveland Browns Defense: Important Stats

The Browns defense allowed successful plays on 38% of pass attempts first read passes last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 52%.

The Browns defense has tackled opponents for a loss on 90 of 428 rushing attempts (21% TFL%) this season. — best in NFL; League Avg: 12%.

The Browns defense allowed successful plays on 34% of plays last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The Browns defense allowed a passer rating of just 62.5 first read passes (281 Pass Attempts) last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 95.1.

Baltimore Ravens Defense: Important Stats

The Ravens defense allowed -0.34 epa per play with a light front last season — best in NFL; League Avg: -0.05.

The Ravens defense allowed -0.14 epa per play in the 1st half last season — best in NFL; League Avg: -0.00.

The Ravens defense have allowed -0.11 epa per play in the 1st half since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 0.01.

The Ravens defense allowed successful plays on 27% of plays with a light front last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 40%.

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