The Chicago Bears (2-0) and Cleveland Browns (1-1) wrap up their preseason schedule Saturday. Kickoff from FirstEnergy Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Beneath, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s traces across the Bears vs. Browns odds, and make our greatest NFL picks, predictions and bets.
Bears coach Matt Eberflus introduced earlier this week that QB Justin Fields and the 1stt-team offense are anticipated to play 25-30 snaps, or properly into the primary half. Fields totaled 27 snaps within the first 2 preseason outings.
Whereas Fields will play a lot, WRs N’Keal Harry, Byron Pringle and Tajae Sharpe are all coping with accidents and unlikely to swimsuit up, maybe resulting in a extra run-based assault.
Browns QB Jacoby Brissett is anticipated to play a great chunk of offensive snaps after sitting out the primary 2 preseason video games, and the 1st-team offense might doubtlessly play many of the first half.
Bears at Browns odds
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Cash line (ML): Bears +180 (guess $100 to win $180) | Browns -230 (guess $230 to win $100)
In opposition to the unfold (ATS): Bears +3.5 (-110) | Browns -3.5 (-110)
Over/Below (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Bears at Browns picks and predictions
Prediction
Bears 22, Browns 18
Cash line
The BEARS (+180) can be taking this dress-rehearsal sport severely, leaning upon the starters for a great chunk of the primary half. The Browns (-230) are presumably in the identical boat, though coach Kevin Stefanski hasn’t been as open together with his plan.
Nonetheless, the Bears have the promising Fields below heart, whereas the Browns can be giving Brissett his 1st sport motion of the preseason. It’s more likely to go in Chicago’s favor right here.
In opposition to the unfold
The BEARS +3.5 (-110) are a strong play catching the three and a hook should you simply can’t pull the set off on them straight up.
Chicago has gained and lined in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks on this preseason, and there have been loads of shiny spots on offense.
Over/Below
The lean is to the UNDER 41.5 (-110) right here regardless of the presence of starters presumably on each side for a great quantity of the first half. These groups are more likely to attempt to run the ball a lot, and operating equals Below outcomes.
The Bears protection has been stout within the 2 exhibition video games, too, permitting simply 12.5 PPG. Whereas the Browns have totaled 22.0 PPG on offense, the protection can also be permitting simply 17.0 PPG within the preseason.
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