MNF: The Battle for Ohio

Best Picks: Cleveland Browns +3; Over 45

No deep analytics is needed in this game. Vegas is giving you Kareem Hunt, Nick Chubb and 3 points? Take it every single time.

The Cleveland Browns (+145) play host to AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals (-175) on MNF

The Cleveland Browns defense has been stingy against opposing WRs getting into the end zone. On the year, the Browns have allowed 7 total touchdowns through the air, 2 to RBs 5 to WRs. Quick math, they’re allowing 1 passing TD a game. With this being said, the Browns haven’t faced the a juggernaut WR core like the Bengals have, with or without Ja’Marr.

Browns have a bye week after this game. We should see the Browns go all out with what they do best knowing they have the extra rest coming up. Nick Chubb as been an absolute freight train this season. Chubb is averaging over 1 TD a game, and 5.9 YPC. The Bengals run defense is stout, but no one is going to be stopping the heart of the Brown’s offense. The weather calls for rain throughout the day, the field will be slick which plays right into Chubb’s strengths.

At the kickoff, the weather will be 60 degrees and overcast. Periodic rain throughout the day. A perfect Ohio night for football.