The Cleveland Browns opened as 5.5-point road underdogs against the Cincinnati Bengals ahead of their Week 1 match-up, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The over/under on the game is currently 47.5.
The Browns are coming off of a disappointing 3-14 season that was filled with more erratic quarterback play, a horribly implemented new offensive system, and a defense that seemed to try overcompensating for the offensive flaws and therefore struggled.
This year, Cleveland is looking to flip the script by
returning to Kevin Stefanski’s successful offensive style from 2023, bringing veteran Joe Flacco back to lead the team, and drafting two top defensive prospects.
The Bengals were 4-8 last season, but won their final 5 games to finish at 9-8 (just missing the playoffs). Cincinnati has struggled at the beginning of the season for several straight years, including back in the season opener of the 2023 season. The Browns played the Bengals to kick off that season, and Cleveland’s defense dominated with a 24-3 victory. Could we see history repeat itself? If it does, then the Browns are getting a nice spread to go with this opener.
The over/under for the game is 47.5.
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