- The Bengals are -5.5 point favorites vs the Browns
- Total (Over/Under): 47.5 points
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The Cincinnati Bengals (0-0-0) visit Huntington Bank Field to take on the Cleveland Browns (0-0-0) on Sep. 7. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Cleveland, OH.
The Bengals are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Bengals vs. Browns Over/Under is 47.5 total points for the game.
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Bengals vs. Browns Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Bengals | -5.5 -110 | 47.5 -110 | -250 |
| Browns | +5.5 -110 | 47.5 -110 | +200 |
Bengals vs. Browns Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Bengals will win this game with 79.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Bengals vs Browns Spread Prediction
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Browns will cover the spread with 74.9% 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 Bengals players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Bengals Player Prop Bets Today
- Noah Fant has hit the Receptions Over in his last 10 games (+10.75 Units / 83% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Browns players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Browns Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Jerome Ford has hit the Carries Under in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.65 Units / 57% ROI)
Bengals Best Bets:
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.35 Units / 33% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.05 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.40 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.72 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Bengals have covered the 3Q Spread in 5 of their last 6 away games (+4.05 Units / 59% ROI)
Browns Best Bets:
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 1H Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+6.05 Units / 66% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have covered the 4Q Spread in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.85 Units / 60% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+5.15 Units / 57% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.75 Units / 48% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 2H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.47 Units / 20% ROI)
Bengals Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Bengals were 1-2 (-1.18 Units / -35.98% ROI).
- Bengals are 1-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.1 Units / -52.1% ROI
- Bengals are 3-0 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 89.55% ROI
- Bengals are 0-3 when betting the Under for -3.25 Units / ROI
Browns Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL preseason, the Browns were 2-1 (+0.9 Units / 27.69% ROI).
- Browns are 3-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.35 Units / 59.59% ROI
- Browns are 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.92% ROI
- Browns are 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.85 Units / 25.37% ROI
Cincinnati Bengals: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Browns
The Bengals were 9-4 (.692) when forcing 1 or more turnovers last season — 10th-best in NFL. The Browns turned the ball over 33 times last season — T-most in NFL.
The Bengals were winless (0-5) when trailing at the end of the third quarter last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .152.
The Bengals were 6-3 (.667) on the road last season — T-7th-best in NFL; League Avg: .476.
The Bengals were 2-5 (.286) when allowing 250 or more passing yards last season — T-9th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .415.
Cleveland Browns: Keys to the Game vs. the Cincinnati Bengals
The Browns were winless (0-4) when forcing 2 or more turnovers last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .730.
The Browns were winless (0-4) vs top 10 pass defenses last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .553.
The Browns were 1-8 (.111) on the road last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .476.
The Browns were 2-14 (.125) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .429.
Additional Matchup Notes for Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
Browns RBs averaged just 1.7 yards after contact per carry last season — T-3rd-worst in NFL. The Bengals allowed just 1.8 yards after contact per carry to RBs last season — T-3rd-best in NFL.
The Browns scored on 10.4% of their drives in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL. The Bengals defense allowed scores on 28.6% of opponent drives in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 5th-best in NFL.
The Browns ran just 34.5% offensive plays on their opponent’s side of the field in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — worst in NFL. The Bengals allowed their opponents to runjust 38.2% of plays in their territory in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL.
The Bengals were successful on 59.9% of pass attempts in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — best in NFL. The Browns allowed a success rate of 51.6% on pass attempts in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 5th-worst in NFL.
The Bengals were successful on 61.4% of pass attempts with motion in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Browns allowed a success rate of 57.5% on pass attempts against motion in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 3rd-worst in NFL.
The Bengals threw the ball 60.7% of the time in the red zone last season — 2nd-highest in NFL. The Browns allowed a completion rate of 69.2% when defending in the red zone last season — 2nd-worst in NFL.
Cincinnati Bengals Offense: Important Stats
The Bengals ran successful plays on 50% of pass attempts on passes when their QB was pressured last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 32%.
The Bengals have run successful plays on 43% of pass attempts on passes when their QB has been pressured since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 30%.
The Bengals converted first downs on 49 of 157 plays (31%) on plays when their QB was pressured last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 19%.
The Bengals threw for 43 TDs last season — most in NFL.
Cleveland Browns Offense: Important Stats
The Browns averaged -0.04 epa per play on first read passes last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.21.
The Browns averaged -0.30 epa per play on motion plays last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 0.01.
The Browns ran successful plays on 34% of plays in the 1st quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
The Browns ran successful plays on 35% of pass attempts in the 1st half last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 47%.
Cincinnati Bengals Defense: Important Stats
The Bengals defense allowed successful plays on 52% of plays in the 1st quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 44%.
The Bengals defense allowed an average of 1.6 yards after contact per carry (467 carries) last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 2.0.
20% of the plays ran against the Bengals were in the red zone in the 1st quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 12%.
The Bengals defense has allowed 13 TDs on first drive of the game since the 2023 season — T-most in NFL.
Cleveland Browns Defense: Important Stats
The Browns defense tackled opponents for a loss on 93 of 463 rushing attempts (20% TFL%) last season. — best in NFL; League Avg: 12%.
The Browns defense has allowed successful plays on 34% of plays in the 2nd half since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.
The Browns defense has allowed successful plays on 39% of pass attempts from their own territory since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 47%.
The Browns defense allowed successful plays on 30% of pass attempts from their own territory in the last 4 weeks of the regular season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 46%.
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