AFC North clashes are always tightly contested grudge matches and the Week 10 game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers figures to be no different. Heinz Field has not been friendly territory for the Browns in recent seasons. Cleveland is an atrocious 0-11 SU in their last 11 games against the Steelers in Pennsylvania.
- The Browns are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games before the bye.
- The total has gone under in six of the Steelers' last seven games.
- Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger will be inactive (foot).
Browns bettors may find some solace in this stat, however: the Steelers haven’t been coming through against the spread in November, going 0-6 ATS in their last six games in the month.
The OVER has been a hot bet during Browns games this year. Cleveland is the best OVER team in the NFL with an O/U record of 7-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Cleveland Browns opened as 4.5-point underdogs at shops such as Sportsbook, but have sinced shifted to +5. Meanwhile, the total line for the betting matchup was at 41, but has jumped to 41.5.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 24-19 win for the Steelers. 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
The Pittsburgh Steelers sit at 5-4 (4-3-2 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Cleveland Browns are currently 2-7 (3-5-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Pittsburgh is 2-7 OU, and Cleveland is 7-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Cleveland injuries news.
According to the Power Rankings here at Odds Shark it's the No. 12-rated Pittsburgh Steelers and the No. 30-rated Cleveland Browns in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Pittsburgh Steelers No. 17-ranked offense (22.89 PPG) against a Cleveland Browns defense that ranks No. 26 at 27.44 PPG. The Steelers passing attack has averaged 243.22 yards per game, less than the Browns give up through the air (254 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the Cleveland Browns own the league's No. 29-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 147.2 yards per game when on the road. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, rates No. 5 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Cleveland was hamered in its last outing, as Cincinnati ran up a 31-10 score against them at Paul Brown Stadium.
Ben Roethlisberger's 334-yard performance through the air was enough last time out, as Pittsburgh earned a 38-35 win over Oakland on Sunday at Heinz Field.
- Cleveland is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Cleveland is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Cleveland's last 9 games
- Cleveland is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Cleveland home to Baltimore, Monday, November 30th
Pittsburgh at Seattle, Sunday, November 29th