Cleveland has been so bad for so long that expectations are perpetually low. Which is what makes the Browns’ hot start one of the top NFL bets stories. First-year head coach Keven Stefanski is trying to break the mold of failed Cleveland coaches. Cleveland uses the NFL’s top-ranked rushing attack for its ascendency. The first place for the Steelers is an expected way of life. Steel Curtain defense is a Pittsburgh tradition dating back to the 1970s. Rushing and defense is coach Mike Tomlin’s old school success recipe. Pittsburgh hosts Cleveland in must-see AFC North action Sunday.
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
| Date and Time: | Sunday, October 18, 2020, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Browns vs. Steelers TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Browns | +3 (-105) | 51 (-115) | +151 |  |
| Steelers | -3 (-115) | 51 (-105) | -175 | |
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Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers SBG Odds Overview
Few offshore betting matchups can match the combined draw of Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Both teams have large generational fan bases. Cause by Super Bowl success do the Steelers have a more favorable brand. Squares are not used to the Browns being a winning team. Sharps see the Browns as a potential hidden gem. But the Steelers could draw action from some sharps that see a relatively low price. On this occasion, the betting flow should be reasonably even. Due to the upstart nature of the Browns live betting should see a strong handle. Some gamblers still don’t trust Baker Mayfield.
Cleveland Browns Team Overview
Last week the Browns beat Indianapolis 32-23 as 1-point home chalks. Over a total of 48.5 hits too. Cleveland is 4-1 straight up, 3-2 on the board with four overs. Offensively the Browns rank 13th overall and fourth for scoring. Counter to that is a defense ranked 21st overall and 25th for points allowed. Cleveland ranks 30th against the pass. Running back Kareem Hunt, Nick Chubb, And D’Ernest Johnson are each over five yards per carry. And then Baker Mayfield has an 88.6 quarterback rating.
Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Now the Steelers are 4-0 straight up, 3-1 vs. the odds, and 3-1 over the total. Pittsburgh is coming off a 38-29 home payout over the Eagles as 7.5-point chalk. Over a total of 44 paid as well. NFL metrics have Pittsburgh 15th for total offense and 10th or scoring. On defense, the Steelers are third overall and sixth for points allowed. Accordingly, Ben Roethlisberger has a sparkling 110.4 rating with 10 touchdowns and one interception.
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers Against the Spread
The Browns are:
- 4-2 over the total in their last six games at Heinz Field
- 5-1 over the total on the road overall
- One payout in their last five away games against the Steelers
- 1-8 vs. the odds on the road
The Steelers are:
- 4-8 under the total in their last 12 games
- 5-2 against the spread at Heinz Field
- 2-4-1 on the board head to head with the Browns
- 5-10 under the total in their series with Cleveland
Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the Browns could get an NFL Bets reality check. Roethlisberger rates far better than Mayfield. As was previously noted the Browns struggle at Pittsburgh.
Browns at Steelers SBG Best Bet: Pittsburgh Steelers