It’s an important game in the AFC North and overall conference playoff race Sunday night in Week 12 as the Cleveland Browns visit the Baltimore Ravens.
The Ravens are 4-point favourites on the NFL odds with a total of 46.5 points.
NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis
It’s the first meeting of the season between division rivals and they turn around and play again in Cleveland in Week 14. Last year, Baltimore won both meetings – it was a 38-6 home blowout in Week 1 as Lamar Jackson completed 20-for-25 for 275 yards and three scores and rushed for 45 yards. Baker Mayfield was not great, completing 21-for-39 for 189 yards, a TD and a pick. More on both guys below.
Baltimore and Cleveland both were wild-card teams last season and that could happen again, although the Ravens (7-3) currently lead the AFC North by a game over Cincinnati (6-4). Cleveland is 1.5 games back at 6-5. Pittsburgh is also in the mix at 5-4-1. The Ravens are -134 favourites to win the North and would be my pick if fully healthy. The Browns are +354. To make the playoffs, Baltimore is -476 and Cleveland +136.
This is the time of year when weather could be a factor somewhere like Baltimore, but while it will be a bit chilly it shouldn’t be an issue. The favourite is 7-3 against the spread in the past 10 meetings. The under is 7-3 in the previous 10 in Baltimore.
Cleveland Browns
This was a huge season for Browns quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick and Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield because he’s now eligible for a monster extension on top of his rookie contract, but Mayfield hasn’t gotten it and almost surely the Browns are simply going to let him play on his rookie fifth-year option in 2022 because Mayfield has taken a step back. To be fair, he’s playing through both a left shoulder and knee injury currently. Mayfield has really struggled the past two games, but Cleveland did manage to beat winless Detroit 13-10 on Sunday despite his two picks.
Nick Chubb returned from a one-game COVID absence and supplied most of the offence with 130 yards rushing and a TD catch. He and the Colts’ Jonathan Taylor will duel for the NFL rushing title. Chubb’s excellent backup, former rushing king Kareem Hunt, could return from injured reserve and play. Top wideout Jarvis Landry aggravated a knee injury vs. Detroit and now is in question for Baltimore. Cleveland is 2-9 ATS in its past 11 vs. the AFC North.
Baltimore Ravens
Ravens star quarterback and MVP candidate Lamar Jackson missed two practices last week with a non-COVID illness but returned on Friday. Thus, it was thought he would play Sunday in Chicago, but the team scratched him shortly before kickoff. The Ravens were able to rally for a 16-13 win behind backup Tyler Huntley in his first NFL start. Jackson should play this week but obviously monitor that.
Jackson is 4-1 as a starter against the Browns, throwing 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. No. 1 receiver Marquise Brown also sat with a thigh injury but also should return. He has 52 catches for 719 yards and six TDs. Baltimore is 8-2 ATS in its past 10 vs. the AFC North.
NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Browns vs. Ravens?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening 22 Nov 1:08pm | CLE | -4.5 -110 | O +46.5 -110 |
| Closing 28 Nov 10:34pm | CLE | -3 -115 | O +47.5 -112 |
- Regular Season
Browns Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
1259 |
| Passing |
3010 |
| Receiving |
52 |
| Sacks |
16 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
767 |
| Passing |
2882 |
| Receiving |
107 |
| Sacks |
7 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
- Regular Season
Ravens Team Leaders
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
1259 |
| Passing |
3010 |
| Receiving |
52 |
| Sacks |
16 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
| Touchdowns |
9 |
| Rushing |
767 |
| Passing |
2882 |
| Receiving |
107 |
| Sacks |
7 |
| Interceptions |
3 |
Weather
| temp | 45 |
| condition | cloudy |
| wind | Northwest 3mph |
Injuries
Malcolm Smith (LB)
Austin Hooper (TE)
Malik Jackson (DT)
Elijah Lee (LB)
David Njoku (TE)
Sione Takitaki (LB)
JC Tretter (C)
Jadeveon Clowney (DE)
Malik McDowell (DT)
Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE)
Tylan Wallace (WR)
Nick Boyle (TE)
Marquise Brown (WR)
Ben Cleveland (G)
Bradley Bozeman (G)
Patrick Mekari (G)
Tyler Huntley (QB)
Marquise Brown (WR)
Malik Harrison (LB)
Anthony Levine Sr. (DB)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Malcolm Smith (LB) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 08 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Smith will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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| Austin Hooper (TE) | Prob Sun | Hand - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Hooper has a hand injury, but he is expected to lace up for Sunday's battle with the Bengals. |
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| Malik Jackson (DT) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Jackson has a knee injury and has also been assigned to the COVID-19 list. It is unclear how long he will be idle. |
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| Elijah Lee (LB) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Lee is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Bengals on Sunday. |
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| David Njoku (TE) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Njoku is hindered by a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Bengals on Sunday. |
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| Sione Takitaki (LB) | I-R | Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Takitaki has a shoulder injury, and he has wound up on the injured reserve list. |
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| JC Tretter (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Tretter has a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Bengals on Sunday. |
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| Jadeveon Clowney (DE) | Ques Sun | Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Clowney has injuries to his shoulder and knee, leaving his availability against the Bengals on Sunday up in the air. |
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| Malik McDowell (DT) | Prob Sun | Neck - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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McDowell is projected to take the field against the Bengals on Sunday despite a neck issue. |
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| Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE) | Prob Sun | Bicep - 05 / 01 / 22 | 0-1 | 0-1 | + - |
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Odenigbo is likely to partake in Sunday's matchup with the Bengals despite a biceps injury. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Tylan Wallace (WR) | day-to-day | Thigh - 09 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Wallace is tending to a thigh injury, and it is unknown if he will be active for postseason play. |
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| Nick Boyle (TE) | Out indefinitely | Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Boyle will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list. |
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| Marquise Brown (WR) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Brown has an ankle injury, but it is projected that he will play against the Steelers on Sunday. |
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| Ben Cleveland (G) | Ques Sun | Head - 06 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Cleveland is dealing with a head injury, and it s uncertain if he will be active against the Steelers on Sunday. |
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| Bradley Bozeman (G) | Prob Sun | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Bozeman is expected to face the Steelers on Sunday despite an illness. |
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| Patrick Mekari (G) | Prob Sun | Hand - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Mekari has a hand injury, leaving him likely available against the Steelers on Sunday. |
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| Tyler Huntley (QB) | Prob Sun | Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 | 1-0 | 0-1 | + - |
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Huntley is projected to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Steelers despite an illness. |
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| Marquise Brown (WR) | Ques Sun | Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Brown is tending to an illness, and it is unknown if he will be active against the Rams on Sunday. |
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| Malik Harrison (LB) | Prob Sun | Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Harrison is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will face the Rams on Sunday. |
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| Anthony Levine Sr. (DB) | Prob Sun | Knee - 30 / 12 / 21 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Levine Sr. is hobbled by a knee issue, but it is likely that he will take part in Sunday's game against the Rams. |
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CLEVELAND BROWNS
20 -
BALTIMORE RAVENS
26
Score
Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 22 Nov 1:08pm CLE -4.5 -110 O +46.5 -110 Closing 28 Nov 10:34pm CLE -3 -115 O +47.5 -112 -
- Regular Season
Browns Team Leaders
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 1259
Passing 3010
Receiving 52
Sacks 16
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 767
Passing 2882
Receiving 107
Sacks 7
Interceptions 3
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- Regular Season
Ravens Team Leaders
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 1259
Passing 3010
Receiving 52
Sacks 16
Interceptions 3
Touchdowns 9
Rushing 767
Passing 2882
Receiving 107
Sacks 7
Interceptions 3
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Weather
temp 45 condition cloudy wind Northwest 3mph -
Injuries
Malcolm Smith (LB)
Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22Austin Hooper (TE)
Prob Sun Hand - 05 / 01 / 22Malik Jackson (DT)
Out indefinitely Knee - 05 / 01 / 22Elijah Lee (LB)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22David Njoku (TE)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22Sione Takitaki (LB)
I-R Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22JC Tretter (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22Jadeveon Clowney (DE)
Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22Malik McDowell (DT)
Prob Sun Neck - 05 / 01 / 22Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE)
Prob Sun Bicep - 05 / 01 / 22Tylan Wallace (WR)
day-to-day Thigh - 09 / 01 / 22Nick Boyle (TE)
Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22Marquise Brown (WR)
Prob Sun Ankle - 06 / 01 / 22Ben Cleveland (G)
Ques Sun Head - 06 / 01 / 22Bradley Bozeman (G)
Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22Patrick Mekari (G)
Prob Sun Hand - 05 / 01 / 22Tyler Huntley (QB)
Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22Marquise Brown (WR)
Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 21Malik Harrison (LB)
Prob Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 21Anthony Levine Sr. (DB)
Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 12 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Malcolm Smith (LB) Out indefinitely Illness - 08 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Smith will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
Austin Hooper (TE) Prob Sun Hand - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Hooper has a hand injury, but he is expected to lace up for Sunday's battle with the Bengals.
Malik Jackson (DT) Out indefinitely Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Jackson has a knee injury and has also been assigned to the COVID-19 list. It is unclear how long he will be idle.
Elijah Lee (LB) Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Lee is dealing with a shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will be active against the Bengals on Sunday.
David Njoku (TE) Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Njoku is hindered by a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Bengals on Sunday.
Sione Takitaki (LB) I-R Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Takitaki has a shoulder injury, and he has wound up on the injured reserve list.
JC Tretter (C) Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Tretter has a knee injury, but it is anticipated that he will play against the Bengals on Sunday.
Jadeveon Clowney (DE) Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Clowney has injuries to his shoulder and knee, leaving his availability against the Bengals on Sunday up in the air.
Malik McDowell (DT) Prob Sun Neck - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - McDowell is projected to take the field against the Bengals on Sunday despite a neck issue.
Ifeadi Odenigbo (DE) Prob Sun Bicep - 05 / 01 / 22 0-1 0-1 + - Odenigbo is likely to partake in Sunday's matchup with the Bengals despite a biceps injury.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Tylan Wallace (WR) day-to-day Thigh - 09 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Wallace is tending to a thigh injury, and it is unknown if he will be active for postseason play.
Nick Boyle (TE) Out indefinitely Illness - 06 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Boyle will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.
Marquise Brown (WR) Prob Sun Ankle - 06 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Brown has an ankle injury, but it is projected that he will play against the Steelers on Sunday.
Ben Cleveland (G) Ques Sun Head - 06 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Cleveland is dealing with a head injury, and it s uncertain if he will be active against the Steelers on Sunday.
Bradley Bozeman (G) Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Bozeman is expected to face the Steelers on Sunday despite an illness.
Patrick Mekari (G) Prob Sun Hand - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Mekari has a hand injury, leaving him likely available against the Steelers on Sunday.
Tyler Huntley (QB) Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22 1-0 0-1 + - Huntley is projected to be available for Sunday's matchup with the Steelers despite an illness.
Marquise Brown (WR) Ques Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Brown is tending to an illness, and it is unknown if he will be active against the Rams on Sunday.
Malik Harrison (LB) Prob Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Harrison is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will face the Rams on Sunday.
Anthony Levine Sr. (DB) Prob Sun Knee - 30 / 12 / 21 1-1 1-1 + - Levine Sr. is hobbled by a knee issue, but it is likely that he will take part in Sunday's game against the Rams.