The Los Angeles Rams (-2.5) and Cleveland Browns are set to square off on the grass of FirstEnergy Stadium. This Sunday Night matchup gets going at 8:20 p.m. ET and fans can catch it live by tuning in to NBC.
Betting Preview: Los Angeles Rams vs. Cleveland Browns
Cleveland is entering this matchup as the underdog and is currently receiving 2.5 points. The Rams are also receiving -140 moneyline odds while the Browns are +120. If one side can find paydirt early it will produce a worthwhile live betting opportunity. Oddsmakers have placed the over/under (O/U) at 51 points.
The Rams have gained 2.0 units so far and are 2-0 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an O/U record of 1-1.
The hapless Browns have lost 2.2 units this season. The team is 0-1 ATS and has an O/U record of 1-0.
The Rams are 2-0 straight up (SU) in 2019 while the Browns are 1-1 SU.
The Rams are hoping to remain undefeated after a 27-9 victory over New Orleans in Week 2 where Jared Goff completed 19 passes for 283 yards and one touchdown. Todd Gurley II (63 yards on 16 rush attempts, one TD) provided the ground attack while Cooper Kupp (five receptions, 120 yards) and Brandin Cooks (three catches, 74 yards, one TD) shared the receiving duties in the win.
The Cleveland Browns just earned a blowout 23-3 win over the Jets a week ago. The allowed the Jets to pass for 201 yards and rush for 93 more. Le’Veon Bell was a bright spot in the loss for New York, accounting for 68 rushing yards on 21 attempts, along with 61 yards on 10 catches. For Cleveland, Baker Mayfield completed 19-of-35 passes for 325 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Nick Chubb (62 rushing yards on 18 attempts, one TD) handled the running game as Odell Beckham Jr. (six receptions, 161 yards, one TD) and Chubb (four catches, 36 yards) led the receiving attack in the win.
Los Angeles has run the ball on 48.1 percent of its offensive possessions this year while Cleveland has an overall rush percentage of 36 percent. The Rams have run for 140.5 yards per game and have four scores on the ground this year. The Browns are averaging 86 rush yards per game and have two total rushing TDs.
The Rams offense has tallied 234.5 yards/game through the air overall and has two passing TDs so far. The Browns have put up 305 pass yards per game and also have two total pass scores.
Los Angeles has allowed opponents to rush for an average of 92 yards and pass for 221 yards per game. The Cleveland D has given up 224.5 yards per game to opposing passers and 108.0 yards per game to opposing runners. The Rams are giving up an adjusted net yards per pass attempt (ANY/A) of just 4.01 to opposing QBs, while the Browns have allowed a 7.06 ANY/A.
Goff probably has the advantage over Mayfield in this one, as his adjusted net yards per pass attempt sits at 9.19for the season and 6.24 over his last two outings. Mayfield’s ANY/A is 7.37 for the year and 5.05 over his last two outings.
Los Angeles Rams at Cleveland Browns Free NFL Pick
SU Winner: Rams, ATS Winner: Browns, O/U: Under
Team Betting Notes
- The Cleveland D has registered eight sacks on the year while Los Angeles has five.
- The Cleveland offense has lost zero fumbles this season while Los Angeles has let one get away.
- The Rams offense has registered two pass plays of 40 or more yards, while the Browns have accounted for one such play.
- The Los Angeles defense has allowed zero pass plays of 40 or more yards, while Cleveland has given up three such plays.
- The Los Angeles offense has created three rushing plays of 20 or more yards, while Cleveland has created zero such runs.
- The Rams defense has allowed one rushing play of 20+ yards, while the Browns have given up zero such runs.
