The Cleveland Browns (1-5) will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) in a highly anticipated Week 7 NFL matchup, known as the Battle of Ohio. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland and will be broadcast on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+.
The Browns are looking to break a four-game losing streak, which included a narrow 20-16 defeat to the Philadelphia Eagles in their previous game. Meanwhile, the Bengals aim to build on their momentum from a 17-7 win against the New York Giants last week.
According to the latest betting odds, the Bengals are favored by 5.5 points. The total points over/under for the game is set at 41.5. Cincinnati has a money line of -250, while Cleveland is listed at +203.
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In terms of match predictions, SportsLine’s advanced computer model, which has excelled in NFL betting, predicts Cleveland will cover the spread. Historically, the Browns have fared well against the Bengals, winning seven of the last ten meetings. Cleveland has also had success at home, boasting a six-game winning streak against Cincinnati.
Cincinnati’s defense has struggled this season, conceding an average of 25.3 points per game. The return of Browns running back Nick Chubb, recovering from a knee injury, could provide a much-needed boost to Cleveland’s offense.
As the game approaches, fans are encouraged to prepare for the live viewing experience on Paramount+ for an exciting division rivalry matchup.