The Cleveland Browns are one of the worst teams in the league as their struggle continues this season. The Steelers are not exceptional with their performance but they are at the top of the AFC North. The Steelers have a great chance to clinch their division title. Pittsburgh will make it to the playoffs if they continue to win. As for the Browns, they hold a terrible 3-9 record and the playoffs are way out of reach.
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Date: December 8, Sunday | Time: 01:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Acrisure Stadium
TV: CBS
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Cleveland Browns (+240) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (-300)
Spread: Cleveland Browns +6.5 (-110) vs Pittsburgh Steelers -6.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Cleveland Browns (o45) vs Pittsburgh Steelers (u45).
*All odds are subject to change depending on the time of this posting
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are having a disastrous season after winning only three of their 12 games. The Browns dropped their last game against the Denver Broncos with a final score of 41-32. The Browns used three quarterbacks this season, including Jamies Winston, Deshaun Watson, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Despite the variety, the Brows were unable to deliver. Jerome Ford is the leading rusher while Jerry Jeudy is the leading receiver.
Players to watch:
Jamies Winston: 1,266 Yds, 7 TDs, 4 INT.
Jerome Ford: 61 Car, 298 yds, 1 TD.
Jerry Jeudy: 45 Rec, 654 Yds, 2 TD.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are fighting for a playoff spot and are coming off an impressive win against the Bengals (44-68). The Steelers used four quarterbacks, with Russell Wilson taking the lead. Along with Wilson, Justin Fields played a crucial role. Kyle Allen and Miles Killebrew were the other notable players on the team. Najee Harris and George Pickens lead their respective departments.
Players to watch:
Russell Wilson: 1,626 Yds, 10 TD’s, 3 INT.
Najee Harris: 207 Car, 824 yds, 4 TD’s.
George Pickens: 55 Rec, 850 Yds, 3 TD’s.
Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report
Cleveland Browns
Charley Hughlett (C) IR, Ribs
Deshaun Watson (QB) IR, Out for season, Achilles
Juan Thornhill (S) Is “?” Sunday vs Pittsburgh, Calf
Jedrick Wills Jr. (T) Is “?” Sunday vs Pittsburgh, Knee
Nick Harris (C) Is out for season, Fibula
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (LB) IR, Neck
James Hudson III (T) IR, Shoulder
Elerson Smith (LB) IR, Undisclosed
David Bell (WR) IR, Hip
Alex Wright (DE) Is out for season, Triceps
Cedric Tillman (WR) Is “?” Sunday vs Pittsburgh, Concussion
Dawand Jones (T) Is out for season, Leg
Mike Hall Jr. (DT) IR, Knee
Pittsburgh Steelers
Montravius Adams (DT) IR, Knee
Cameron Johnston (P) Is out for season, Knee
James Daniels (C) Is out for season, Achilles
Calvin Anderson (T) IR, Undisclosed
Nate Herbig (G) IR, Out for season, Shoulder
Alex Highsmith (LB) Is “?” Sunday vs Cleveland, Ankle
DeMarvin Leal (DE) IR, Stinger
Calvin Austin III (WR) Left last game, Is “?” Sunday vs Cleveland, Concussion
Dylan Cook (T) IR, Undisclosed
David Perales (LB) IR, Knee
Troy Fautanu (T) IR, Knee
Roman Wilson (WR) IR, Hamstring
Logan Lee (DT) IR, Calf
Ryan Watts (CB) IR, Undisclosed
Julius Welschof (LB) IR, Knee
Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Trends
Cleveland Browns
Cleveland are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 5 games.
Cleveland are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games.
Cleveland are 6-13-1 SU in their last 20 games against Pittsburgh.
Cleveland are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Cleveland are 1-19 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Cleveland’s last 13 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Cleveland are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference North division.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland’s last 6 games played in December.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games.
Pittsburgh are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games against Cleveland.
Pittsburgh are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
Pittsburgh are 19-1 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against Cleveland.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Pittsburgh are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference North division.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games played in December.
Pittsburgh are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games played in week 14.
Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers Summary and Prediction
The Browns are up against a strong team and are no match with Russell Wilson and his team. Cleveland is a weak tea,m while the Steelers have won against stronger opponents. Take the Steelers to win with a final score of 35-18.
Moneyline: Steelers (-300)
Spread: -6.5
Total: Under 45
Predicted Score: 35-18.
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