The Cleveland Browns host the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday Dec 26, as the Ravens look to jump ahead of the Steelers in the AFC North. The Ravens lead the Browns 4-0 SU. NFL oddsmakers have the Ravens as -3.5 point road favorites over the Browns while the game's total has been posted at 39.5 points. Be sure to get the latest NFL Point Spreads for your NFL Week 16 Picks on the Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns Betting Odds.
The Ravens (10-4) (4-3 V) beat New Orleans 30-24, at home, in Week 15 and are tied atop the AFC North, with Pittsburgh. QB Joe Flacco completed 10 of 20 passes for 172 yards with two TD’s and no interceptions. RB Ray Rice had 31 carries for 153 yards with a TD and he made five catches for 80 yards with a TD. WR Derrick Mason made one catch for 42 yards and Ed Dickson made two for 33 yards with a TD. Their defense had three sacks and one interception. The Ravens can clinch a playoff berth if they win at Cleveland on Sunday. If they go after it like they did Drew Brees, the Ravens will certainly lock up a postseason spot for a team-record third straight season. One of the biggest — and most welcomed — surprises on Sunday was how the Ravens relentlessly attacked New Orleans' high-scoring offense. It seemed like old times to see players moving around the line of scrimmage, linebackers crashing the middle and defensive backs coming off the edge. The Ravens were heavily criticized for not being a pressure defense and sticking with three- and four-man rushes in their second-half collapse at Houston. "We got back to Ravens football," said linebacker Tavares Gooden, who had one of the best games of his three-year career. "Our defensive coordinator put us in position to help us out and let our personality shine." They won’t have to be at their best defensively, against a weak Browns squad. The Ravens are ranked 18th on offense (336ypg) with a 15th ranked pass game (224ypg) and a 16th ranked running game (112ypg). The Ravens score the 12th most points per-game (23.1ppg). Anquan Boldin leads their offense with seven TD’s. The Ravens will battle against the Browns 22nd ranked defense (351ypg), their 16th ranked pass rush (222ypg) and their 25th ranked rush defense (129ypg). The Browns give up the 10th least amount of points per-game (19.4ppg). Joe Haden has five interceptions for the Browns.
The Browns (5-9) (4-3 H) lost in Cincinnati 17-19, in Week 15, and will not make the playoffs. QB Colt McCoy made 19 of 25 passes for 243 yards with two TD’s. RB Peyton Hillis had 14 carries for 59 yards and he made two catches for 23 yards. WR Benjamin Watson made seven catches for 92 yards, while Brian Robiskie and Robert Royal each added a TD. Their defense got no sacks and no interceptions. Browns CB Eric Wright will miss Cleveland's final two games with a left leg injury. Wright got hurt in Sunday's loss at Cincinnati. Coach Eric Mangini said Wright won't play again this season for the Browns. The Browns offense is going to be working hard against the Ravens ultra tough and improved defense. The Browns are ranked 29th on offense (295ypg) with a 28th ranked pass game (187ypg) and a 18th ranked running game (107ypg). RB Peyton Hillis leads the Browns with 13 TD’s. The Browns face the Ravens 10th ranked defense (316pg), their 15th ranked pass rush (222ypg) and their fifth rank rush defense (93ypg). The Ravens defense allows the fourth least amount of points per-game (18.1ppg). Ed Reed leads the Ravens with four interceptions.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings in Cleveland.
- Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
- Ravens are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Ravens are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games in December.
Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns
When: Sun, Dec 26, 1:00 PM ET
Pick: Ravens -3.5
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