NFL Preview: Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals

The Cleveland Browns (3-11) look to end their losing streak when they battle against the Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) on Sunday, December 22 at 1:00 PM ET at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals are favored at home with a point spread at -7.5 (-110).

Cleveland Browns Betting Preview

The Browns have lost their last three games and are 1-4 over their last five. During this losing streak, they have allowed 29.6 points a game. Their latest defeat was a 21-7 outing against the Kansas City Chiefs.

They could not have had a worse offensive performance, but that is yet to be determined. Jameis Winston completed 16 of 25 passes for 146 yards and had three interceptions. Jerome Ford was solid on the ground, as he had seven carries totaling 84 yards and a touchdown.

Their offense put up 266 yards and 16 first downs, but turned it over six times. On defense they allowed the Chiefs to get 311 yards, 18 first downs, and failed to force any turnovers.

The Browns rank 30th on offense in the league for getting 17.1 points a game. Defensively they rank 26th in allowing their opponents to average 25.4 points. This spread will not put them in a favorable position to win.

Cincinnati Bengals Betting Preview

The Bengals have looked appealing in their last two matchups, as they are currently on a two-game win streak. Their most recent success was a 37-27 outing against the Tennessee Titans.

Joe Burrow, who is questionable for this upcoming matchup, had two interceptions despite the Bengals winning by double-digits. He completed 26 of 37 passes for 271 yards and had three touchdowns. He also ranks first in the league for both yards (3,977) and touchdowns (36).

Despite winning by a solid margin, both teams were sloppy. They each reached at least 370 yards and 24 first downs, but the Bengals had four turnovers while the Titans had six. They must take better care of the football if they want to make the rest of this season worth watching.

The Bengals surprise a lot of teams with their offense, which ranks fifth in the league for averaging 28.5 points a game. Their defense is also a bit of a shock, as they rank 31st in allowing 27.6 points a game. This shows very little room for error.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you appealing Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals betting odds that currently favor the Bengals as 7.5-point favorites. The Bengals have a 67.3 percent chance of winning, according to market insights.

The Bengals at least have some quality offense to look at, while the Browns are a bit volatile on both sides of the ball. Look for the Bengals to cover.

Final Pick: Cincinnati Bengals -7.5 (-110)