Historically speaking, the Baltimore Ravens have thoroughly enjoyed facing the Cleveland Browns.
The Ravens are a sizzling 13-1 SU in their last 14 games against the Browns, a trend that will appeal to Baltimore bettors as the two sides will renew acquaintances in Maryland on Sunday.
In the wake of an ugly 0-3 start to the campaign, the Ravens rebounded in a big way en route to a 23-20 triumph over Pittsburgh in Week 4. Baltimore ranks in the bottom of the league when it comes to covering the spread at 0-3-1 ATS.
Cleveland raised some eyebrows when head coach Mike Pettine decided to bench Johnny Manziel once again in favor of Josh McCown, but McCown did his part in his team’s 30-27 loss to the San Diego Chargers. The journeyman signal caller finished the game 32-for-41 to go along with 356 yards passing and two touchdowns.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors who were going with the Baltimore Ravens in this one found them listed as -7-point favorites on the betting line at Sportsbook. Fans betting on totals have seen that number set earlier in the week at 44 for Sunday.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Ravens to win this game on Sunday 27-16. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Baltimore bring a 1-3 record (0-3-1 ATS) to the Week 5 betting matchup against the 1-3 Cleveland Browns, who are 2-2 ATS against the spread. Over under betting has seen Baltimore go 2-2 so far and the Browns go 4-0. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Cleveland injuries news.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark have the No. 25-rated Cleveland Browns taking on the No. 13-rated Baltimore Ravens in this betting contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Baltimore Ravens No. 17-ranked offense (23.25 PPG) against a Cleveland Browns defense that ranks No. 21 at 25.5 PPG. The Ravens passing attack has averaged 252.75 yards per game, less than the Browns give up through the air (264.75 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Cleveland Browns feature the league's No. 22-rated road run defense, allowing 122.5 yards per game. The Baltimore Ravens, meanwhile, ranks No. 30 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Josh McCown led the way last time out for the Browns, connecting for 356 passing yards, but failing to earn the victory in a 30-27 loss to the Browns at Qualcomm Stadium.
Pittsburgh was unable to contain Justin Forsett in its last action Thursday and the result was a 23-20 Week 4 loss against the Ravens.
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Denver, Sunday, October 18th
Baltimore at San Francisco, Sunday, October 18th