Bears vs Browns Betting Trends, Odds, and Insights - December 17th, 2023
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In a highly anticipated matchup, the Chicago Bears will face off against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium, the home of the Browns. The game is scheduled to kick off on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.
The Bears currently hold a record of 5-8 this season, while the Browns boast a record of 8-5. The Browns have been particularly dominant at home recently, winning their last four consecutive home games. On the other hand, the Bears have shown solid performances lately, winning three of their last four games.
In their most recent game, the Bears secured a victory against the Detroit Lions with a score of 28-13. This win was considered a significant upset, as the Bears were 3-point underdogs with only a 40% chance of winning.
Heading into this matchup, the Browns are the slight favorites, with odds suggesting they have a 58% chance of winning. The Bears, on the other hand, have a 42% chance of coming out on top.
It will be interesting to see how these two teams perform on game day. Will the Bears continue their recent success, or will the Browns' home advantage prove to be the deciding factor? Football fans and sports bettors alike will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this thrilling matchup.
Bears Insights
The weather forecast calls for light rain in this game... which usually means lower pass volume (and higher run volume) and lessened passing effectiveness.
Justin Fields has passed for substantially more adjusted yards per game (195.0) this year than he did last year (149.0).
This year, the formidable Browns pass defense has surrendered the least yards-after-the-catch in the NFL to opposing running backs: a feeble 5.5 YAC.
Browns Insights
Windy weather conditions (like the 12-mph being predicted in this game) generally correlate with lessened passing effectiveness, reduced air volume, and increased rush volume.
Amari Cooper has posted quite a few more air yards this season (105.0 per game) than he did last season (96.0 per game).
In logging a terrible rate of 213.0 adjusted yards per game through the air this year, the 9th-worst passing team in the NFL has been the Cleveland Browns.
Betting Trends
The Cleveland Browns have scored first in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+4.85 Units / 40% ROI)
The Chicago Bears have covered the 1H Spread in 5 of their last 9 away games (+0.35 Units / 3% ROI)
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