Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Venue: Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH
Broadcast: CBS
Betting Odds: Cleveland (+9.0)
Total Points Over/Under: 45.5
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns (1-6) will face off against the Baltimore Ravens (5-2) at Huntington Bank Field. The betting lines favor the Ravens, placing the Browns as 9-point underdogs. The total points for this game have been set at 45.5.
The Baltimore Ravens arrive with a strong record of 5-2 this season. In their most recent match, the Ravens took on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and secured a victory with a score of 41-31. Star quarterback Lamar Jackson delivered an impressive performance, completing 17 of 22 passes for 281 yards and throwing 5 touchdowns. He achieved an exceptional QB rating of 158.1 without any interceptions. Rashod Bateman was a key target, averaging 30.3 yards per catch with 121 yards on 4 receptions. Derrick Henry emerged as the leading rusher, accumulating 169 yards on 15 carries, averaging 11.3 yards per attempt. Overall, the Ravens executed 52 plays totaling 508 yards, with 30 carries accounting for 244 yards, yielding an impressive 8.1 yards per carry. However, on defense, Baltimore conceded 125 rushing yards on 30 attempts (4.2 yards per carry) and allowed 31 completions for 356 passing yards on 45 attempts, translating to a 68.9% completion rate.
This season, the Ravens have amassed a total of 3,230 yards. They’ve recorded 88 first downs and incurred 56 penalties resulting in 496 yards. Baltimore’s offensive touchdowns include 15 via the air and 10 on the ground. They have turned the ball over 6 times (2 interceptions and 4 fumbles lost). They lead the league in rushing, averaging 210.9 yards per game, while scoring an impressive average of 31.1 points per match.
Defensively, the Ravens have given up 2,010 passing yards, ranking them last in the NFL. They allow an average of 287.1 passing yards per game and a completion rate of 67.4%. They’ve surrendered 14 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns this season. On average, they allow 355.6 yards of total offense per game, placing them 23rd in the league, while their rushing defense has relinquished an average of 68.4 yards per game and 3.3 yards per carry. As a team, they rank 26th in points allowed, giving up 25.7 points per outing, with 479 rushing yards surrendered across 7 games.
The Cleveland Browns are entering this contest with a disappointing record of 1-6. In their last outing, they fell to the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 21-14. Quarterback Deshaun Watson managed to throw for 128 yards on 15-of-17 passing with a respectable QB rating of 98. He did not throw any interceptions, averaging 7.5 yards per throw. Wide receiver Cedric Tillman contributed significantly to the offense, hauling in 8 receptions for 81 yards (10.1 yards per catch). Dorian Thompson-Robinson made an impact in the running game, scrambling for 44 yards on 3 attempts, averaging 14.7 yards per carry. The Browns totaled 336 yards on 73 plays, achieving an average of 4.6 yards per play. Rushing efforts resulted in 77 yards on 21 carries, averaging 3.7 yards per attempt while limiting the Bengals to 59 rushing yards on 25 attempts (2.4 yards per rush). The pass defense recorded a completion percentage of 60.0%, allowing 164 yards on 15 completions from 25 attempts.
When it comes to scoring, the Browns stand 29th in the NFL, averaging 15.6 points per game. They have thrown for a total of 1,117 yards this season, averaging 159.6 passing yards per game, which places them 30th overall. Rushing performance averages 94.3 yards per game, with a total of 660 rushing yards this season. Collectively, Cleveland averages 253.9 yards of offense per game, ranking last in the league. This offense has also committed 60 penalties for a total of 437 penalty yards, the highest in the NFL.
On the defensive end, the Browns allow 23.1 points per game, ranking them 18th in the league. They’ve conceded 8 passing touchdowns while averaging 191.7 passing yards allowed per game, putting them 11th in the NFL. Cleveland has also allowed 883 rushing yards (126.1 yards per game) alongside 8 rushing touchdowns this season. The Browns’ defense has faced 419 plays, positioning them 17th in the league. They have committed 5 turnovers (4 fumbles recovered and 1 interception) throughout the season.
Who do you think will cover the spread in today’s Ravens vs. Browns matchup?
Free Prediction: Take the Cleveland Browns +9.0
