Browns vs. Buccaneers Week 2 NFL Betting Odds, Picks: Bet Bucky Irving to Find End Zone
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers aim to rebound from a tough 33-27 season-opening loss in Cincinnati and snap a 10-game against the spread losing streak when they host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon in NFL Week 2 betting action at Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs saw a furious second-half rally fall just short in last weekend’s defeat, while the Browns travel to Tampa Bay looking for answers after seeing Todd Monken’s head-coaching debut spoiled by a brutal 34-10 loss in Jacksonville.
Browns vs. Buccaneers Kickoff, Weather, TV, Streaming Info
Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday afternoon at 1pm ET at Raymond James Stadium. The weather forecast calls for sultry conditions with the temperature expected to climb to 30 degrees Celsius, with an afternoon thunderstorm possible.
NFL betting fans can catch the action on CBS and on Paramount+ in participating U.S. CBS markets, while Canadian fans can tune in on DAZN and Paramount+.
NFL Betting Odds, Point Spread, Trends
The Bucs have rocketed to 8.5-point home favourites on the NFL Week 2 odds. The Browns trail as distant +340 underdogs on the NFL moneyline, while the total sits at 41.5.
Sunday’s contest marks the first meeting between these teams since 2022, and the first time Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield has faced his former Browns teammates since joining the Bucs. The two most recent dates between these squads needed overtime to be settled, with the home team claiming victory in each, capped by the Browns’ 23-17 victory almost four years ago. But overall, the Buccaneers hold a slight edge in head-to-head action, winning three of their past five clashes including victories in their past two dates in Tampa. Low scoring has also been commonplace, with the UNDER paying out in each of their past five matchups, with the total topping 40 just once over that stretch.
After finishing last season on a 2-7 SU run, the Bucs continued to struggle with last week’s defeat. However, Tampa Bay is a respectable 3-3 SU in their past six at home, with their three losses over that stretch coming by a combined margin of just 10 points. Things have not gone much better for the Browns, who are coming off a 5-12 SU campaign, but have gone 2-1 SU in their past three road dates.
NFL Player Odds and Props
Bucky Irving is worth a look as a -130 bet on the anytime TD scorer odds after producing 93 scrimmage yards and a touchdown last week against Cincinnati
Cleveland running back Quinshon Judkins also offers value on the anytime TD odds as a +155 wager following a solid rookie campaign during which he scored seven times. However, he will need help creating opportunities after being limited to just 33 yards on 12 carries last weekend.
Cleveland Browns
Deshaun Watson will remain Cleveland’s starting quarterback despite an ugly offensive opener. Watson completed 16 of 22 passes for 205 yards, one touchdown and one interception against Jacksonville. He also led Cleveland with 38 rushing yards but was sacked five times as the Browns fell behind 31-0 before scoring their only touchdown. Overall, Cleveland finished with only 272 total yards and converted just one of eight third-down attempts.
Injuries on the offensive line remain a concern. Guard Teven Jenkins missed both Wednesday and Thursday practices with a back injury, while Parker Brailsford, Elgton Jenkins and Maliek Collins were limited Thursday.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay’s opener turned soured on turnovers rather than Mayfield’s inability to move the football. The Buccaneers lost four fumbles, with the Bengals converting those mistakes into 24 points. Mayfield otherwise completed 23 of 28 passes for 216 yards and rushed for a touchdown. Irving added 93 yards from scrimmage, while Egbuka led the receiving corps with 63 yards.
Tampa Bay’s Thursday injury report was relatively light. Safety Miles Killebrew and cornerback Jacob Parrish remained limited, while receiver Jalen McMillan, linebacker Christian Rozeboom, tackle Justin Skule and running back Sean Tucker were full participants.
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