Bengals vs Browns Prediction: Week 8 Picks, Live Odds & Start Time – October 2022

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The Cleveland Browns (2-5) will have their hearts set on halting their four-game losing streak when they take on the Cincinnati Bengals (4-3) at FirstEnergy Stadium on Monday, October 31, 2022.

Bengals vs. Browns Odds

Point Spread

The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Bengals as the favorites.

Moneyline

As for the moneyline, the Bengals have -175 odds to pick up the win, while the Browns are listed at +150 to claim victory.

Over/Under

Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 45 points.

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Game Info

How to Watch Bengals vs. Browns Live?

  • Game Day: Monday, October 31, 2022
  • Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Stadium: FirstEnergy Stadium

Betting Preview

Bengals

From an offensive standpoint, the Bengals rank 11th in the NFL with 366.1 yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 10th in total defense (321.1 yards allowed per contest). On offense, the Bengals rank eighth in the NFL with 24.7 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank sixth in points allowed (321.1 points allowed per contest).

On offense, the Bengals have been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fifth-best in the NFL by putting up 278.7 per game. They rank ninth on defense (202.1 passing yards allowed per game). The Bengals rank fifth-worst in rushing offense (87.4 rushing yards per game), but they’ve played better on defense, ranking 18th with 119.0 rushing yards allowed per game.

The Bengals rank 11th in third-down defense this season (36.3% third-down percentage allowed), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking third-best in the NFL with a 49.5% third-down percentage. The Bengals are surrendering 5.2 yards per play on the defensive side of the ball (ninth in the NFL), while putting up 5.5 per play (14th in the league) on offense this season. With eight forced turnovers (19th in NFL) against eight turnovers committed (11th in NFL), the Bengals (0) own the 16th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL.

Browns

With 378.0 total yards per game on offense, the Browns rank sixth in the NFL in 2022. Defensively, they rank 16th, surrendering 346.0 total yards per game. The Browns have been struggling defensively, ranking fifth-worst with 26.6 points surrendered per game. They have been more productive on offense, generating 24.0 points per contest (10th-ranked).

From an offensive perspective, the Browns are putting up 214.4 passing yards per game (22nd-ranked). They rank 14th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (210.4 passing yards surrendered per game). The Browns’ run offense has been dominant, piling up 163.6 rushing yards per contest (fourth-best) this season. On defense, they rank 24th by surrendering 135.6 rushing yards per game.

With a 38.5% third-down conversion rate on offense, the Browns rank 19th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 14th, giving up a 39.8% third-down rate. From an offensive perspective, the Browns are compiling 5.6 yards per play (12th-ranked). They rank 19th in the NFL defensively (5.7 yards given up per play). At -4, the Browns own the 26th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with six forced turnovers (26th in NFL) and 10 turnovers committed (21st in NFL).

Bengals vs. Browns Injury Report

Bengals

Player Pos. Injury Status
Ja’Marr Chase WR Hip Out
Stanley Morgan Jr. WR Hamstring Out
Eli Apple CB Hamstring Doubtful
Josh Tupou DT Calf Out

Browns

Player Pos. Injury Status
Joe Haeg OT Concussion Out
Pharaoh Brown TE Concussion Questionable
Greedy Williams CB Illness Questionable
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah LB Knee Questionable
Wyatt Teller OG Calf Out
Denzel Ward CB Concussion Out
Greg Newsome II CB Oblique Questionable
Jacob Phillips LB Shoulder Out
David Njoku TE Ankle Out

Bengals vs. Browns Betting Analysis

Bengals Betting Insights

The Bengals have covered the spread five times in seven games with a set spread. The Bengals are 3-2 ATS when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.

This season, Bengals games have hit the over twice. The Bengals were the moneyline favorite eight total times last season. They finished 5-3 in those games.

The Bengals had a record of 4-1 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -175 or shorter (80%).

Browns Betting Insights

The Browns have covered the spread four times in seven games with a set spread. The Browns are a perfect 1-0 ATS when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.

Games involving Browns have hit the over five times this year. The Browns have entered the game as underdogs three times this season and won once.

The Browns have played as an underdog of +150 or more once this season and lost that game.

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Bengals vs. Browns Against The Spread & Betting Records

Bengals

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 45.9 47.3 44.8
Implied Total AVG 25.9 27.0 25.0
ATS Record 5-2-0 2-1-0 3-1-0
Over/Under Record 2-5-0 1-2-0 1-3-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 4-2 2-1 2-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 0-1 0-0 0-1

Browns

Overall Home Away
Point Total AVG 43.5 41.8 45.8
Implied Total AVG 23.6 22.8 24.7
ATS Record 4-3-0 2-2-0 2-1-0
Over/Under Record 5-2-0 4-0-0 1-2-0
Moneyline Favorite Record 1-3 1-2 0-1
Moneyline Underdog Record 1-2 0-1 1-1

Players to Watch

Bengals

  • Joe Burrow has 2,097 passing yards (third in the NFL), 15 touchdowns (third in the NFL) and five interceptions this year. He has completed 68.9% of his passes, averaging 299.6 yards per game and 7.8 per attempt.
  • He has also rushed for 130 yards (second on the Bengals) and added three touchdowns on the ground, while averaging 18.6 rushing yards per game.
  • Ja’Marr Chase’s 605 receiving yards this season (sixth in the NFL) have come from 74 targets and 47 receptions (fifth in the NFL). He’s averaging 86.4 receiving yards and 6.7 catches per game, with six receiving touchdowns (second in the NFL).
  • Joe Mixon has 405 rushing yards with two touchdowns (57.9 yards per game across seven games).
  • Mixon has been on the receiving end of 35 targets in the passing game and has 27 catches (3.9 per game) for 182 yards (26.0 per game) and one TD.
  • Tyler Boyd averages 4.1 receptions and 65.0 yards per game, and has 455 total receiving yards and 29 catches. He’s gotten 38 total targets, and has caught three touchdown passes.
  • Over on defense, Vonn Bell has three interceptions (third in the NFL) to go with 35 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and four passes defended in 2022.
  • Sam Hubbard has 2.5 sacks (second on the Bengals) to go with 6.0 TFL and 27 tackles.
  • Germaine Pratt has totaled 50 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 1.0 sack so far this year.
  • Trey Hendrickson has 16 tackles, 3.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one pass defended.

Browns

  • So far this year through seven games, Nick Chubb has churned out 740 rushing yards (leading the Browns and first in the NFL) and scored eight rushing touchdowns. He averages 105.7 yards per game and 5.9 per attempt (seventh in the NFL).
  • Through six games, Jacoby Brissett has 1,584 passing yards, with six touchdowns against five interceptions and completing 62.7% of his passes.
  • He has also added 130 rushing yards (third on the Browns), with one touchdown on the ground (averaging 21.7 yards per game and 5.2 per carry).
  • Amari Cooper has registered 422 receiving yards and four touchdowns (sixth in the NFL) on 34 receptions, while being targeted 59 times this season.
  • Kareem Hunt has 263 rushing yards (second on the Browns) and three rushing touchdowns, while averaging 37.6 yards per game and 4.0 per carry (43rd in the NFL).
  • Hunt has also caught 15 passes for 87 yards (sixth on the Browns), with one receiving touchdown. He’s been targeted 19 times and averages 12.4 yards per game.
  • Myles Garrett has 18 tackles, 4.0 TFL, 6.0 sacks, and one pass defended in 2022.
  • Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has 40 tackles and 4.0 TFL. He is third on the Browns in tackles.
  • Over the 2022 season, John Johnson has 39 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks in seven games.
  • Grant Delpit has put up 41 tackles and one interception over seven games.

Bengals vs. Browns Predictions and Pick

Our pick to win this matchup is the Bengals, and we predict that Bengals will cover the spread (Bengals -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 45 points.

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WRITTEN BY

Andy Molitor

Andy has been involved in sports betting on and off his entire adult life and has been creating content surrounding it for the past five years. While the NFL is his first love, he also bets hundreds of college basketball games every winter and loves sweating golf DFS during the football offseason.

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