In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns prediction for this NFL game on Sunday, December 8th at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 14 matchup.
Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 9-3 this year after they defeated Cincinnati by a score of 44-38 in their last game. Pittsburgh led 27-21 at halftime and never gave up the lead in the second half. The Steelers outgained Cincinnati by a total of 520-375, won the turnover battle 3-1, and went 4-9 on third down in the game. Russell Wilson threw for 414 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception, while Najee Harris rushed for 75 yards and one score.
Prior to that win, the Steelers lost to Cleveland by a score of 24-19 but did win the previous five games. The Pittsburgh offense has scored 24.7 points per game with 210.9 passing yards and 133.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18.7 points per game this season. Russell Wilson has completed 65.8% of his passes for 1,626 yards, 10 touchdowns, and three interceptions, while George Pickens has caught 55 passes for 850 yards and three scores this year.
Cleveland Browns Betting Preview
The Cleveland Browns are 3-9 this season after they lost to Denver by a score of 41-32 in their last game. Cleveland led 32-31 in the fourth quarter, but they allowed the last nine points in the game for the loss. The Browns outgained Denver by a total of 552-400, lost the turnover battle 3-2, and went 9-19 on third down in the game. Jameis Winston threw for 497 yards, four touchdowns, and three interceptions, while Jerry Jeudy caught nine passes for 235 yards and one score.
Prior to that game, the Browns defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 24-19 but did lose to the Saints and Chargers before that. The Cleveland offense has scored 18.2 points per game with 226.8 passing yards and 87.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 25.7 points per game this season. Jameis Winston has completed 61.3% of his passes for 1,763 yards, 11 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while Jerry Jeudy has caught 54 passes for 880 yards and three scores.
Why the Steelers will beat the Browns
- The Browns have lost each of their last 16 December road games against AFC North opponents.
- The Steelers have won each of their last 11 December home games against the Browns.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last six games between the Browns and Steelers.
- The Browns have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games at Acrisure Stadium.
- The Browns have lost the first quarter in each of their last three road games against AFC North opponents.
- The Browns have lost the first half in each of their last 10 games at Acrisure Stadium following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Steelers’ last nine December games as home favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Browns’ last four road games against AFC North opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the last five games between AFC North teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Pittsburgh Steelers Player Prop Facts
- Mike Williams has recorded 10+ receiving yards in each of his last 15 Sunday appearances with his team as a home favorite.
- Najee Harris has recorded 63+ rushing yards in each of the Steelers’ last six games as favorites following a road win.
- Najee Harris has recorded 73+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Steelers’ last 10 Sunday games as favorites.
- Justin Fields has scored a touchdown in four of his last five home appearances against conference opponents.
- Russell Wilson has recorded 238+ passing yards in four of his last five December appearances with his team as a favorite against AFC opponents.
- Russell Wilson has thrown three or more touchdowns in four of his five previous December home appearances against AFC opponents.
- Russell Wilson has recorded 20+ completions in seven of his last eight December home appearances.
- Cameron Sutton is just one away from 10 career interceptions.
Cleveland Browns Player Prop Facts
- Nick Chubb has scored at least one touchdown in five of his last six December appearances with the Browns as underdogs.
- Jameis Winston has recorded 247+ passing yards in 10 of his 11 previous December road appearances.
- Jerry Jeudy has recorded 72+ receiving yards in seven of his last eight appearances against AFC opponents.
- Nick Chubb has recorded 58+ rushing yards in each of his last 11 appearances against the Steelers.
- Nick Chubb has recorded 60+ rushing and receiving yards in 10 of his last 11 appearances against the Steelers.
- Jameis Winston has thrown four touchdowns in each of his last two road appearances in December.
- Deshaun Watson has recorded 21+ completions in each of his four previous Week 14 appearances.
- Heading into Week 14, Jameis Winston has recorded the equal-most pass attempts in a single game this season (58 vs Broncos, Week 13).
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 14, the Steelers rank T1st in the NFL in fumbles recovered (12) this season.
- Heading into Week 14, the Steelers rank 32nd in the NFL in average kickoff return (21.2 yards) this season.
- Heading into Week 14, the Browns rank 1st in the NFL in total punt yards (3232) this season.
- Heading into Week 14, the Browns rank 32nd in the NFL in 3rd down percentage (29.2%) this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Prediction
Pittsburgh rolls into this game after getting a huge win in Cincinnati last week, and they will look for revenge on this Cleveland team that beat them a few games ago. The Browns have lost three of their last four games, but they had a great chance to beat Denver last week before Jameis had turnover issues in the fourth. The Browns defense has been torched in their last three losses and we saw what Pittsburgh could do against a bad defense last week. Take the Steelers here.