Cleveland Browns vs. Chicago Bears: Best Odds and Preview for Week 3
The Cleveland Browns (1-1) are considered favorites (-7.5) according to the bookmakers ahead of their game versus the Chicago Bears (1-1) on September 26, 2021, starting at 1:00 PM ET. An over/under of 46.5 points has been established for the matchup.
Best odds for Browns vs. Bears
Welcome to the BestOdds betting breakdown where we use data from our industry leading partner, Sportradar, to identify performance trends in order to analyze teams’ chances in the upcoming game.
Today, we are looking at the NFL matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears in which the Bears are currently the pick among bettors to cover the spread.
Browns Vs. Bears Spread Betting Action
| Browns | Bears | |
|---|---|---|
| Bet % | 44% | 56% |
| Stake % | 34% | 66% |
Cleveland stats and betting info
Betting trends for Cleveland
- Cleveland compiled a 6-10-0 record against the spread last season.
- The Browns did not cover the spread last season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
- Last season, nine of Cleveland’s games went over the point total.
| Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pass yards | 231.3 (3701) | 27 |
| Rush yards | 148.4 (2374) | 3 |
| Points scored | 25.5 (408) | 14 |
| Pass yards against | 264.0 (4224) | 21 |
| Rush yards against | 110.8 (1773) | 9 |
| Points allowed | 26.2 (419) | 21 |
Key players for Cleveland
- Baker Mayfield put up a passing stat line last season of 3,563 yards with a 62.8% completion rate (305-for-486), 26 touchdowns, eight interceptions, and an average of 222.7 yards per game. His rushing stat line was 54 carries for 165 yards and one TD.
- Last season Nick Chubb went to work rushing, for 1,067 yards on 190 carries (88.9 yards per game) and scored 12 times.
- Kareem Hunt ran for 841 yards on 198 carries (52.6 yards per game), with six rushing touchdowns last year. He also made his name known on the passing side with 38 receptions for 304 yards (19.0 per game) and five TDs.
- In the previous year, Jarvis Landry grabbed 72 passes (on 101 targets) for 840 yards (56.0 per game). He also found the end zone three times.
- Rashard Higgins also impressed receiving last season. He bagged 37 receptions for 599 yards and four touchdowns. He was targeted 52 times.
- Austin Hooper hauled in 46 passes on 70 targets for 435 yards and four touchdowns, compiling 27.2 receiving yards per game.
Cleveland injuries
Browns: Olivier Vernon: Out (Abdomen), Adrian Clayborn: Questionable (Hip), Jacob Phillips: Out (Knee), Mack Wilson: Questionable (Knee), Greedy Williams: Out (Shoulder), Denzel Ward: Questionable (Groin)
Chicago stats and betting info
Betting trends for Chicago
- Chicago compiled an 8-8-0 ATS record last year.
- The Bears did not cover the spread last year (0-2 ATS) when playing as at least 7.5-point underdogs.
- A total of eight of Chicago’s games last season went over the point total.
| Stat | Average (Total) | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Pass yards | 245.3 (3925) | 22 |
| Rush yards | 102.9 (1647) | 25 |
| Points scored | 23.3 (372) | 22 |
| Pass yards against | 246.2 (3939) | 11 |
| Rush yards against | 113.4 (1814) | 15 |
| Points allowed | 23.1 (370) | 13 |
Key players for Chicago
- Andy Dalton completed 64.9% of his passes to throw for 2,170 and 14 touchdowns last season. Dalton also contributed with his legs, accumulating 7.6 yards per game.
- David Montgomery accumulated 1,070 rushing yards and eight touchdowns on the ground in addition to 438 receiving yards and two touchdowns through the air during last year’s campaign.
- Allen Robinson II averaged 78.1 yards on 6.4 receptions per game and racked up six receiving touchdowns in 2020.
- Darnell Mooney caught 61 passes last season on his way to 631 yards and four receiving touchdowns.
- Damiere Byrd worked his way to one receiving touchdown and 604 receiving yards (37.8 ypg) last season.
Chicago injuries
Bears: Khalil Mack: Questionable (Knee), Mario Edwards Jr.: Questionable (Glute)
Pick for Browns vs. Bears
Our in-depth statistical analysis combined with the bet split data provided by regulated betting sites points to the Bears being favored to cover the spread against the Browns.
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