Cleveland Browns (3-8) vs. Denver Broncos (7-5)
December 2, 2024 8:15 pm EDT
The Line: Denver Broncos -5.5; Over/Under: +41.5
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The Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos meet in week 13 NFL action from Empower Field at Mile High on Monday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns Prediction.
Cleveland Browns Recap
The Cleveland Browns come into this game looking to build on a 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers to improve to 3-8 on the year. After this game, the Browns will have their rematch against the Steelers.
Browns Looking To Play Spoiler
Jameis Winston has thrown for 1,266 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions on 62.2% passing while Jerome Ford leads the Browns in rushing with 298 yards and a touchdown. Jerry Jeudy leads the Browns’ receiving group with 645 receiving yards including 45 receptions and 2 TDs while David Njoku, Cedric Tillman, and Elijah Moore each have 300+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Grant Delpit has a team-high 72 total tackles including 45 solo tackles while Myles Garrett has a team-high 10 sacks and as a unit, Cleveland’s defense has combined for 32 sacks and 2 interceptions this season.
Why the Cleveland Browns will win
- The Broncos have lost four of their last five games as favorites against AFC North opponents.
- The underdogs have won three of the Browns’ last four games.
- The Broncos have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight December games as home favorites against AFC opponents.
- The Browns have covered the spread in each of their last five December games against AFC West opponents.
Denver Broncos Recap
The Denver Broncos come into this game looking to build on a 29-19 win over Las Vegas last time out, improving to 7-5 on the year with the win. After this game, the Broncos will welcome the Indianapolis Colts to town.
Broncos Looking To Forge Into Playoff Spot
Bo Nix has thrown for 2,548 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 6 interceptions on 64.9% passing while also rushing for 300 yards and 4 touchdowns. Javonte Williams has a team-high 445 rushing yards with 3 touchdowns while Courtland Sutton has a team-high 744 receiving yards and 57 receptions with 5 TDs. Williams has 256 receiving yards while Devaughn Vele has 361 receiving yards, Lil’ Jordan Humphrey has 267 receiving yards and another four Broncos have 150+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Brandon Jones has a team-high 79 total tackles including 54 solo tackles while Nik Bonitto has a team-high 10 sacks. Jonathon Cooper has 7 sacks and Zach Allen and John-Franklin Myers each have 5 sacks apiece while Pat Surtain II has a team-high 3 interceptions. As a unit, Denver’s defense has combined for 44 sacks and 9 interceptions on the year.
Why the Denver Broncos will win
- The Browns have lost each of their last 15 interstate games when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Broncos have won each of their last 11 games against the Browns following a win.
- The Broncos have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Browns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six road games when playing with a rest advantage.
Denver Broncos vs Cleveland Browns Prediction
I’m on the Broncos here. The win over the Steelers is all well and good, but now the Browns have to head on the road to take on one of the stiffer defensive units in the NFL and I just don’t know how Jameis Winston is going to fare there. I’m not loving the thought of Bo Nix being chased by Myles Garrett, but Nix can do enough with his legs to get the Broncos moving and I think the Broncos win this one by a TD. Give me Denver.
