Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals Prediction, Odds, NFL Picks - Week 18 [2024]

NFL Week 18 action continues on Sunday at 1:00PM ET as the Cleveland Browns take on the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Sunday's Browns vs. Bengals matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Browns vs. Bengals Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Sunday's NFL game between the Browns and Bengals 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NFL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model gives the Bengals a 79% chance of beating the Browns in Week 18 of the NFL season, and our predicted final score has the Bengals winning 22-15.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and both the Browns and Bengals have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 37-point Over/Under also has a 54% chance of going over.

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Browns vs. Bengals Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Browns	Bengals
Spread	+7 (+100)	-7 (-120)
Moneyline	+280	-350
Total	o37 (-105)	u37 (-115)

• The Bengals are listed as -7 favorites versus the Browns, with -120 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Browns (+7) to cover the spread, DraftKings also has the best odds currently on offer at +100.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bengals at -350. That means you can risk $350 to win $100 for a total payout of $450 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Browns at +280, where you can bet $100 to profit $280, earning a total payout of $380 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 37 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportsbooks available in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

Browns vs. Bengals Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Browns +7	+100
Moneyline	Bengals	-350
Total	Over 37	-105

Dimers' NFL best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every week of the season.

Browns vs. Bengals TD Scorers

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Browns vs. Bengals?

According to our model, Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase is most likely to score the first touchdown in Browns vs. Bengals.

Our projections give Chase a 10.9% chance of getting in for six first at Paycor Stadium, while the Bengals WR is a 38.8% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Cleveland Browns

Player	First TD Probability
Pierre Strong	8.5%
Elijah Moore	5.0%
Cedric Tillman	4.1%
David Njoku	3.8%
David Bell	3.6%

Cincinnati Bengals

Player	First TD Probability
Ja'Marr Chase	10.9%
Joe Mixon	10.8%
Chase Brown	7.4%
Tyler Boyd	6.6%
Jake Browning	5.4%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Cleveland Browns

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Pierre Strong	32.5%
Elijah Moore	20.4%
Cedric Tillman	17.0%
David Njoku	16.2%
David Bell	15.2%

Cincinnati Bengals

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Joe Mixon	39.4%
Ja'Marr Chase	38.8%
Chase Brown	28.2%
Tyler Boyd	26.1%
Jake Browning	21.2%

Browns vs Bengals Player Props

Here, you will find detailed projections for all of the key offensive players from the Browns and Bengals, including passing, rushing and receiving yards.

Browns vs. Bengals Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Browns' Jeff Driskel is projected for 199 passing yards. The Bengals' Jake Browning is expected to throw for 195 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
Jeff Driskel (CLE)	199 yds
Jake Browning (CIN)	195 yds

Browns Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Pierre Strong	47 yds
Jeff Driskel	28 yds
Kareem Hunt	16 yds

Bengals Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Joe Mixon	60 yds
Chase Brown	27 yds
Jake Browning	14 yds

Browns Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Cedric Tillman	37 yds
Elijah Moore	29 yds
David Njoku	27 yds
David Bell	24 yds
Marquise Goodwin	21 yds

Bengals Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Ja'Marr Chase	63 yds
Tyler Boyd	41 yds
Tanner Hudson	36 yds
Andrei Iosivas	26 yds
Trenton Irwin	24 yds

Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Browns vs. Bengals on Sunday January 7, 2024.

Browns vs. Bengals Game Information

The NFL Week 18 action between the Bengals and Browns at Paycor Stadium is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals
• Date: Sunday January 7, 2024
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: Paycor Stadium

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Conclusion

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