Our Ravens vs Browns prediction is for Baltimore (5-2) to blow out Cleveland (1-6) and easily cover the 9-point spread. Additionally, the teams should combine to score more than 44.5 total points.
Cleveland’s season-long debate over what to do about starting quarterback Deshaun Watson ended in the Browns’ last game against Cincinnati when the embattled quarterback tore his Achilles tendon. Veteran Jameis Winston is expected to start against Baltimore.
Baltimore’s offense is firing on all cylinders. Quarterback Lamar Jackson and rejuvenated running back Derrick Henry have led them to 30-plus points in four consecutive games. And they have emerged as a solid favorite to challenge the Chiefs to represent the AFC in Super Bowl LIX.
Offshore Odds: Ravens Heavily Favored
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | -9 (-105) | -430 | O 44.5 (-110) |
| Browns | +9 (-115) | +350 | U 44.5 (-110) |
The Browns’ Offense Cannot Be Much Worse With Winston
Cleveland’s offense is near the bottom of the NFL in almost every category. Head coach Kevin Stefanski arrived with a reputation as a keen offensive mind. He ran Baker Mayfield out of town only to see Mayfield emerge as a respected leader in Tampa Bay. The QB went to the Pro Bowl in 2023. He currently leads the league in passing yards and touchdown passes.
Watson arrived with a massive guaranteed contract and trunks of baggage. He was injured and played poorly. The Browns already traded Amari Cooper. Running back Jerome Ford is dealing with a hamstring injury. Jerry Jeudy has caught three passes in the last three games. Cleveland’s defense has been passable. But at some point, with the team sitting at 1-6, will players start making “business decisions.”
Ravens Soaring With a Five-Game Win Streak
Remember when the Ravens lost their first two games of the season? Baltimore’s offense has run roughshod over the league. Jackson has 15 touchdown passes and two interceptions. Henry is on pace for a 2,000-yard season. Tight end Mark Andrews is back to his All-Pro form. And receiver Zay Flowers is an emerging star.
Defensively, they have struggled against the pass and have been devastating against the run. Still, they tend to “bend but not break.” Opponents have gotten near the goal line but have been held to field goals or stopped completely.
Ravens vs Browns Prediction: Ravens in a Blowout
Baltimore has a division title to play for and still has a chance at home-field advantage in the playoffs should Kansas City slip up. The Ravens will be merciless in Cleveland. Give the 9 points and consider taking the point total over 44.5.
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