NFL Preview: Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers – Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024

A great NFL betting opportunity is coming up on Sunday, December 8 at 1:00 PM ET between the Cleveland Browns (3-9) and Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3). This matchup will take place at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the Steelers are favored with a point spread at -6.5 (-110).

Cleveland Browns Betting Preview

The Browns have lost three out of their last five games and are coming off of a 41-32 loss against the Denver Broncos. The Browns had a 32-31 lead, but eventually lost it when Jameis Winston threw an interception that resulted in a 44-yard touchdown run.

Winston had great numbers overall, with 34 of 58 completions totaling 497 yards and four touchdowns. However, he threw it away three times with the last being the nail in the coffin.

Jerry Jeudy stood out with his nine receptions totaling 235 yards and a touchdown. Overall, the Browns put up 552 yards and 28 first downs, but their turnovers killed their opportunities to stay ahead of the Broncos.

The Browns are at the bottom end of the league in terms of points per game, as they rank 29th for producing 18.2 points each game. Their defense has allowed 25.7 points per game and ranks 26th. As you can see, they have consistently given up more points than their offense can produce.

Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview

The Steelers have won four out of their last five games, with their only loss in that stretch being a 24-19 outing against the Browns. They quickly bounced back in their most recent game, which was a 44-38 performance over the Cincinnati Bengals.

They exploded with a 20-point second quarter to go up 27-20 at the half, with an outstanding performance by Russell Wilson, despite having an interception. He completed 29 of 38 passes for 414 yards and three touchdowns.

They accumulated 520 yards and 28 first downs, while allowing the Bengals to provide 375 yards and 25 first downs. One key area of success was turnovers, as they had one but forced the Bengals to commit three.

The Steelers are accumulating 24.7 points per game and rank 10th in scoring. Their defense has been great too, as they rank sixth for allowing 18.7 points per game. This is a healthier spread than what the Browns have been averaging.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you covered for the Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers matchup, showing the Steelers favored by 6.5-points. Looking at analytics predictions, the Steelers have a 59.4 percent chance of winning.

The Browns got the best of the Steelers the first time around, but this should be a different story back in Pennsylvania with a revitalized Wilson under center. Look for the Steelers to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -6.5 (-110)