| Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 11 Predictions |
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| Written by Scott Burgess | |||||||
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Wednesday, 18 November 2009
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The struggling Detroit Lions host the even more struggling Cleveland Browns, Sunday Nov 22, as each team is excited because someone going to walk away a winner this week. The Lions have won four of the past five. NFL oddsmakers at BetUS.com have the Lions as -3.5 point home favs over the Browns with the over/under set at 38.5 points . Be sure to get your Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 11 Predictions in now at BetUS.com  The Browns (1-8) lost to Baltimore 0-16 at home in Week 10. QB Brady Quinn made 13 of 31 passes for 99 yards with two interceptions as the Browns mustered up no offense. RB Jamaal Lewis had 10 carries for 36 yards, while WR Mike Furrey made six catches for 60 yards. They had 86 yards on the ground and 74 yards in the air. There is no better team for a quarterback to regroup against than the Lions, who have the league's worst pass defense . But when you have the league’s worst offense and pass game, it can turn into a gong show real fast. The only offense they have is their 25th ranked running game led by RB Jamaal Lewis, who has 385 yards rushing with no TD’s. The Browns defense is worst in the league, but surprisingly they can slow down their opponents pass game with a 20th ranked pass defense. Safety Brodey Pool leads the Browns with three interceptions. The Browns average 8.7ppg and give up 25ppg, while they are 1-4 SU on the road where they average 7ppg and allow 24.2ppg. They are 3-6 ATS and 3-6 over/under.The Lions (1-8) lost at Minnesota 10-27 in Week 10. QB Matt Stafford made 29 of 51 passes for 224 yards with one TD; overall he’s thrown for 1,489 yards with six TD passes and 12 interceptions for a 59.5 passer rating. RB Kevin Smith had 12 carries for 55 yards, while WR Will Heller caught their lone TD. WR Calvin Johnson was their top catcher with 84 yards after making eight catches. WR Calvin Johnson had five 100-yard receiving games last season. So far this year, he has tallied just one, while missing two contests with a knee injury. He is rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford's best weapon and those two players developing chemistry is one of the biggest keys to Detroit's long-term success. These two alone can get the win for the Lions. Their offense is ranked 26th overall with a 21st ranked pass game and a 21st ranked running game. Their defense is just as bad as the Browns. LB Larry Foote is 11-0 in his career against Cleveland . The Lions average 15.9ppg and give up 29.3ppg, while they are 1-3 SU at home where they average 15.5ppg and allow 21.5ppg. They are 2-6-1 ATS and 4-5 over/under. Recent Trends to Consider:
Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions When: Sun, Nov 22, 2009 1:00 PM ET Line: BetUS.com Pick: Lions -3.5 Point-Spreads.com Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 11 Predictions The Bottom Line: When in doubt go with home team. Be sure to get your Cleveland Browns vs Detroit Lions NFL Week 11 Predictions in now at BetUS.com and receive up to 145% in Cash Bonuses and start winning today!                        |
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