Philadelphia Eagles at Cleveland Browns Odds and Game Pick (2020)
As COVID-19 cases soar across the country, the NFL is doing its best to contain any spread and up to this point, all things considered, has actually done a pretty incredible job. As of now, all 14 games are scheduled as planned this week.
One of the more surprisingly intriguing games this weekend kicks off in Cleveland on Sunday when the 6-3 Browns host the 3-5-1 Philadelphia Eagles as both jockey for position in their respective divisions.
While the home Browns look to be trending in the right direction and vice versa for the Eagles, a closer look at this week’s injury report might just indicate otherwise. Let’s dig a little deeper and see where we can find an edge.
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Details
- Opening Lines: Browns -2; OU 47
- Current Line: Browns -3
- O/U: 47
- Location: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, OH
- Start Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Television: FOX
- Last Meeting: August 23, 2018– Philadelphia 0, Cleveland 5
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PHI
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+3
-110
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o47
-114
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+134
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CLE
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-3
-110
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u47
-106
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-158
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Overview
After starting the season 1-1-4, the Eagles looked to be turning somewhat of a corner picking up back-to-back critical wins over NFC East foes, before a loss to the Giants last week brought them right back down to earth. For starting quarterback Carson Wentz, a 12:11 touchdown to interception ratio to go along with a league-leading 16 turnovers (and league-worst 58% completion percentage), doesn’t have Eagles fans walking around with a ton of confidence, despite somehow leading their division.
While a tattered offensive line and injuries to some of Wentz’s key targets are the culprits internally, a more objective look reveals a quarterback who has been mediocre at best following his debut campaign. Wentz and the offense could get a big bump this week however has Pro Bowl tight end Zach Ertz returned to practice following an ankle injury that has kept him on the sidelines for over a month.
For the Browns, a 6-3 record is good enough for third place in a division that will likely feature at a minimum two playoff teams should the format hold as planned. Like the Eagles are hoping for this week, the Browns got a big boost in the return of a star last week, as Nick Chubb returned from injury to rush for 126 yards and a touchdown in their 10-7 win over the Texans.
Unlike the Eagles, however, the Browns have been hit by the injury bug this week, as J.C. Tretter (knee), guards Joel Bitonio (elbow) and Wyatt Teller (calf), and defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (knee) were all limited or did not practice. That’s in addition to star defensive end Myles Garret being kept at home with an undisclosed illness throughout much of the week.
Trends
- The home team (Browns) is 5-0 ATS in these two team’s last five meetings
- The Browns are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games against a team with a losing record
- The Over is on a 6-2 run in the Eagles last eight away games
Prop Bet
Cleveland Browns by 1-13 Pts (+150)
While the Browns’ injuries are certainly cause for concern, outside of Myles their defense is largely intact, and their offensive weapons remain healthy. I’m not convinced they blow the Eagles out, but they should have enough firepower to beat an Eagles team that is a shell of their former selves.
Bottom Line
As of now, while Garrett is out with an illness, he continues to test negative for COVID-19 and based on information currently available, is scheduled to play on Sunday. If he does, I think he gives the Browns enough of a pass rush to pressure Wentz into more mistakes, as their offense continues to produce with the 1-2 punch of Chubb and Kareem Hunt. I would’ve grabbed Philadelphia with the hook, but see the current value on the side of the home Browns.
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