At the onset of the trade, many NFL Odds observers wondered why the Cleveland Browns wanted Deshaun Watson. Consider that Watson brought a moving van full of personal baggage. The Browns mortgaged their future for a toxic player that has failed miserably. Now, Cleveland is in the AFC North Division basement and in a lost season. Now, the Browns host an old rival. The Pittsburgh Steelers are the surprise team of the NFL. Head coach Mike Tomlin has revitalized the Steel Curtain defense and running game.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, November 21, 2024, 8:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Huntington Field, Cleveland, OH |
| TV Coverage: | Amazon Prime |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Steelers | -3½ -112 | 36½ -113 | -195 |  |
| Browns | +3½ -108 | 36½ -107 | +170 | |
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Pittsburgh Steelers Team Overview
Last game, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 18-16 against the Baltimore Ravens as 3-point home dogs. The game went under the online betting total of 48.5. Pittsburgh has a record of 8-2 straight up, 8-2 against the spread, and 5-5 over/under the total. Pittsburgh ranks 19th for total offense, 28th for passing, 8th for rushing, and 15th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 8th overall, 18th against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Also, Pittsburgh ranks 5th for the fewest turnovers lost and 7th for takeaways.
To summarize, the Steelers limited Baltimore’s explosive passing game to 205 yards. They stopped a two-point conversion try with just over one minute remaining. And then Chris Boswell kicked six field goals as they handed the Ravens a defeat.
Overall, the Steelers forced three turnovers in the game, two fumbles, and an interception. In turn, they beat the Ravens for the eighth time in their past nine meetings. Hence, they extended their lead in the AFC North in what was their first division game of the season.
Cleveland Browns Team Overview
Last game, the Cleveland Browns lost 35-14 against the New Orleans Saints as 1-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 44. Cleveland has a record of 2-8 straight up, 3-7 against the spread, and 4-6 over/under the total. Cleveland ranks 27th for total offense, 20th for passing, 29th for rushing and 31st for scoring. Defensively they rank 19th overall, 16th against the pass, 24th against the rush, and 24th for points allowed. Also, Cleveland ranks 16th for fewest turnovers lost and 30th for takeaways.
The two teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 14, but the Saints scored three unanswered touchdowns in the fourth, including two from TE/QB Taysom Hill.
QB Jameis Winston, who spent four seasons in New Orleans from 2020-23, threw for 395 yards. But the Browns were unable to keep up with the explosiveness of the Saints’ offense. The Browns entered halftime with two takeaways, 254 total yards, and just one penalty. Yet they had only 6 points. Thanks to an 89-yard touchdown reception from WR Jerry Jeudy.
At the onset of the game, the Browns elected to go for it on fourth-and-1 at the 50-yard line, but RB Nick Chubb was stuffed and tackled behind the line of scrimmage. However, the offense caught fire on their third drive after Winston launched a deep ball to Jeudy for an 89-yard TD
Steelers at Browns SBG Free Picks
As was previously noted, the Browns are an NFL Betting disaster. Pittsburgh will ger a road team discount and is showing great value.
Steelers at Browns SBG Best Bets: Pittsburgh Steelers.