Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Betting Pick & Prediction 10/27/24
The Ravens are favored on the road in their week eight matchup against the Browns. The game, set for 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 27th at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, has Baltimore at -469 on the money line. The Browns, with a +9 point spread and +364 on the money line, are looking to add to their record, as are the Ravens. The over/under line is set at 44.5 points, and this AFC North matchup is being televised on CBS.
BALTIMORE RAVENS VS CLEVELAND BROWNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Cleveland Browns +9
This game will be played at Huntington Bank Field at 1:00 ET on Sunday, October 27th.
WHY BET THE CLEVELAND BROWNS:
- We have the Ravens winning this one by a score of 26 to 20
- Even though we like the Ravens to win, our ATS pick is to take the Browns at +9
- Look for this game to go over the line of 44.5 points
Will The Ravens Win As Road Favorites?
Heading into week 8, the Ravens are riding a five-game winning streak, including a 41-31 road win over the Buccaneers in week 7. This puts Baltimore at 5-2, giving them a 69.9% chance of winning the AFC North and a 96.4% chance of making the playoffs. They currently rank 2nd in our NFL power rankings.
Against the spread, the Ravens are 4-2-1, including a 4-1-1 record as favorites. Their O/U record is 6-1, with the over hitting in three straight games. Baltimore’s games have averaged 56.9 points, compared to an average O/U line of 47.6.
Heading into week 8, the Ravens are 2nd in our offensive power rankings. They lead the NFL in points per game (31.1) and passing yards per game (461.4). Baltimore ranks 5th in passing yards per game, despite being 22nd in passing attempts. Lamar Jackson has been on fire, throwing for 281 yards and 5 touchdowns in week 7, with a passer rating of 158. He also had 323 yards in week 6 and 348 yards in week 5.
On the ground, the Ravens lead the league in rushing attempts and rushing yards per game, with 210.9. Derrick Henry rushed for 169 yards on 15 carries in week 7. Before that, he had 132 yards on 24 carries in week 6 and 92 yards in week 5. Baltimore ranks 2nd in the NFL in 3rd-down conversions, with a 50% success rate.
Despite giving up 356 passing yards to the Buccaneers, the Ravens’ defense came away with two interceptions in their 41-31 win. Tampa Bay completed 31 passes for a 68.9% completion rate and averaged 7.9 yards per attempt through the air. Baltimore struggled on third downs, allowing the Buccaneers to convert 64.7% of their third down attempts.
On the ground, the Ravens allowed 125 rushing yards on 30 attempts. Even though they gave up 481 total yards, the Ravens’ defense forced two turnovers and came away with three sacks in the game.
Are The Browns Going Win In At Upset At Huntington Bank Field
Heading into week 8, the Browns are on a five-game losing streak, dropping their record to 1-6. This includes a 21-14 home loss to the Bengals in week 7. Cleveland was a 5.5-point underdog but couldn’t cover the spread, and the 35 combined points fell short of the 42.5-point line. The Browns rank 17th in our power rankings and have a 3.9% chance of making the playoffs.
Cleveland has a -7.6 scoring margin and is 2-5 against the spread. They are 0-3 ATS as favorites and 2-2 as underdogs. Their O/U record is 2-5, with the under hitting in their last two games.
Heading into week 8, the Browns rank 32nd in our offensive power rankings. They are 25th in the NFL in points per game, averaging 15.6, and last in the league in total yards per game with 253.9. Cleveland ranks 30th in passing yards per game (159.6) despite being 5th in passing attempts. On the ground, they are 27th in rushing attempts and rushing yards per game, averaging 94.3. The Browns have struggled on 3rd down, converting just 23.7% of their attempts, which ranks 31st in the NFL. However, they have been efficient in the red zone, ranking 2nd in conversion percentage.
In week 7, the Browns scored 14 points in a loss to the Bengals, with 8 points in the 4th quarter. Deshaun Watson completed 15 of 17 passes for 128 yards, finishing with a passer rating of 98. Cedric Tillman led the team with 81 receiving yards on 8 catches, while Dorian Thompson-Robinson rushed for 44 yards on 3 carries. Cleveland converted 8 of 19 3rd-down attempts and scored on both of their red zone trips.
In their 21-14 loss to the Bengals, the Browns’ defense allowed just 59 rushing yards on 25 attempts. Despite this, they gave up two passing touchdowns and allowed 164 passing yards on 15 completions. The Browns’ defense was tough on third down, allowing the Bengals to convert just 15.4% of their third down attempts.
Cleveland’s defense also managed three sacks and held the Bengals to a 60% completion percentage. However, the Browns’ offense struggled, and the defense was on the field for 32:53 of the game.