Two AFC North squads battle it out, Sunday Oct 4, as intra-state rival Cleveland Browns play host to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have won seven of the last nine meetings. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Bengals as -5.5 point road favs over the Browns with the over/under set at 38.5 points. Be sure to get your Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 4 Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com
The Bengals (2-1) beat Pittsburgh 23-20 at home in Week 3 to sit second in the AF C North. QB Carson Palmer made 20 of 37 passes for 183 yards with one TD, overall he has thrown for 615 yards with four TD’s and four interceptions. Their top RB Cedric Benson had 16 carries for 76 yards with a TD, while top WR Chad OchoCinco made five catches for 54 yards. The Bengals were outrushed and outpassed by Pittsburgh, but they still got the win. One of the biggest reasons for Cincinnati's surprising 2-1 start is RB Cedric Benson. The former Bears castoff has finally started to play up to the potential that made him the fourth overall pick in the 2005 draft. He currently ranks third in the league with 293 rushing yards. The Bengals are averaging 20.3ppg and they average 31 ppg on the road. Their offense struggles in the passing department but are good at the rush with a 14th ranked running game. They are average at defense, but they shine against the run.
The Browns (0-3) lost in Baltimore 3-34 in Week 3 to sit dead last in the AFC North. QB Brady Quinn was out and QB Derek Anderson was in, he made 11 passes for 92 yards and couldn’t get anything going. Their top RB Jerome Harris had 16 carries for 52 yards, while top WR Mike Furrey made four catches for 40 yards. Cleveland had 71 yards rushing and 115 yards in the air. The Browns haven't scored a rushing TD since Week 11 of last season. Browns WR Braylon Edwards has five TD catches in his last four games against the Bengals, while WR Joshua Cribbs is tied with Eric Metcalf for the franchise record with seven return touchdowns. The Browns are averaging 9.7 ppg and they average 20 ppg on the road. They are better on defense than offense right now. Their offense generates a 24th ranked total yards a game, while their running game sits ranked 14th and their passing sits 15th. On defense they aren’t too bad, behind their 19th ranked pass defense and 11th Ranked rush defense that gives up a 16th ranked total yards allowed.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings in Cleveland.
- Underdog is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings.
- Bengals are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Bengals are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. win.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns
When: Sun, Oct 4, 2009 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Bengals -5.5
Point-Spreads.com Cincinnati Bengals vs Cleveland Browns NFL Week 4 Predictions
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