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Our Bengals vs Browns prediction for this week’s NFL game is Bengals -5, (-115).

Joe Burrow will seek more touchdown passes against the struggling Cleveland defense as the Bengals face off against the Browns in this AFC North matchup.

Offshore Odds: Bengals Heavy Favorites on the Road

TeamSpreadMoney LineTotal
Bengals-5 (-115)-257O 43 (-110)
Browns+5 (-105)+217U 43 (-110)

The Bengals are 2-1 on the road and sit 3rd in the AFC North. While the Cincinnati defense has been below average, the road offense has been averaging around 25 PPG. This team has experienced many high-scoring and close, tough-luck losses. For the most part, the Bengals have taken care of business against below-average teams.

In their last game, the Bengals defeated the struggling Giants, 17-7. The defense shut out New York’s offense for 3 of the 4 quarters. The offensive numbers were nearly even for both sides, and turnovers were equal as well. The Bengals’ offense did enough to secure the win, but they know their production can improve.

Browns Offense Continuing To Struggle

The Browns have lost 4 games in a row, are winless at home, and currently rank as the worst team in the AFC. The Cleveland offense has not scored more than 18 points in any game this season, consistently managing only between 13 and 18 points. The Browns simply can’t seem to find the end zone.

In their last game, the Browns lost to the Eagles, 20-16. For the most part, Cleveland kept pace with the Eagles’ strong offense but ultimately fell short. QB Deshaun Watson had only 7 incomplete passes but failed to find the end zone. Cleveland has been in many close games this season, and their lack of offensive productivity is holding them back.

Bengals vs Browns Prediction

The Bengals should easily cover the 5-point spread. They are better than their record suggests and have more talent on offense than the Browns. Both QBs are coming off games with no TD passes, but Burrow is more likely to get things going than Watson. The Browns defense is better than Cincinnati’s, which should keep Cleveland in the game. However the Bengals will gradually pull away as the game progresses.

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