With Week 4 here of the NFL, the Cleveland Browns (1-2) meet the Las Vegas Raiders (1-2) at Allegiant Stadium, with both teams side by side. This will be a great Sunday as both the teams seek to oversee the current season It has been rather bumpy for them on a positive note as they both have the 1-2 score. This matchup promises the best football tips for fans and bettors, especially now that the respected teams are well-matched.
Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders 9/29/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 4:25 PM ET |
| Where: | Allegiant Stadium |
| TV: | CBS |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Cleveland Browns (1-2) vs. Las Vegas Raiders (1-2)
The Browns have struggled to find consistency this season, as evidenced by their 1-4 record against the spread in their last 5 games. Their offensive highlight is Jerome Ford, who has managed 145 rushing yards with an average of 5 yards per carry, signaling a beacon of efficiency in their ground game. Jerry Jeudy has emerged as a reliable target in the air, pulling down 12 receptions for 125 yards. Despite a recent loss to the New York Giants 15-21, the team’s performance has shown some sparks of promise that they will aim to ignite fully against the Raiders.
Conversely, the Raiders have displayed mixed outcomes in their recent games, with a notable 22-36 loss to the Carolina Panthers last week. Although Zamir White is struggling with an average of only 3.2 yards per rush, will need to step up against the Browns’ defense. Davante Adams remains pivotal in the passing game, amassing 209 receiving yards from 18 catches. The Raiders’ performance at home has been a rollercoaster, but they will look to leverage their home-field advantage and reverse their poor trend of being 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games against Cleveland.
Deshaun Watson QB vs. Gardner Minshew QB
Deshaun Watson struggled early this season with a 57.8% completion rate, 551 passing yards, and an average quarterback rating of 71.4 within three matches. His 16 sacks as of recent reports, prove that he has taken a fair amount of heat from defenders which shows that there is an imperative need for the Browns to work on their offensive line so that Watson can have enough time and space in the pocket. His ability to move away from defenders and still complete passes would be key to the success of the Browns’ offense.
In comparison, Gardner Minshew of the Raiders boasts a 73.7% completion percentage and a better passer rating of 92.4. Minshew’s soft underbelly, which allowed him to take 11 sacks, has to do with his ability to stay calm and throw the ball accurately under duress. His most noteworthy achievement, passing yards per game, is higher than average at 249, indicating that he can capitalize on the avenues the Browns’ defense leaves open.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Cleveland Browns -1.5 (-120), Total Odds: 44
Although the Browns are doing poorly on the field, the betting lines still put a little more weight on them than the opponents, showing the bettors’ confidence in their ability to win close contests. Over 44 implies that the two teams can score many points, which is typical of both teams since they are ineffective on defense and one has to expect big plays from their quarterbacks.
Cleveland Browns Betting Trends
The recent betting patterns of the Browns do not help them a lot, as they have managed only 1 win ATS in their last five matchups. However, Cleveland may cause bettors to hesitate in ascribing odds, due to the recent 8-3-1 ATS performance against the Raiders in their last 12 meetings.
Las Vegas Raiders Betting Trends
The Raiders have solid ATS record in the last seven matches, with five wins and two losses. Even with a hard beginning often indicating their performances, they have been able to cover the spreads and one would assume that this might prove useful given the low spread in this game.
Cleveland Browns vs. Las Vegas Raiders 9/29/24 Betting Picks
Thanks to the current conditions as well as the history of the teams, we can say that this match can go either way. That being said, the Raiders’ slightly better overall consistency and home court advantage might just work in their favor. According to the patterns of these teams, therefore, this one should be a high-scoring contest, thus making the over attractive.
As for handicappers picks and tips, it seems that the most reasonable risk for taking the Raiders would be to take the +1.5 spread. Prop bets related to additional players such as Davante Adams for receiving yards do hold value after the excellent start of the season.