The last week of football before the regular season has arrived, and the Cleveland Browns will host the Los Angeles Rams for their final preseason outing.<\/p>\n
The Browns are point spread<\/a> favorites (-6.5) over Los Angeles at home, and oddsmakers are expecting a relatively high-scoring outing for a preseason game, with the over\/under<\/a> hovering at 39.5 points.<\/p>\n Can Cleveland carry some positive momentum into the regular season by winning its third consecutive preseason game?<\/p>\n Rams vs. Browns Predictions and best betsUnder 39.5 points: -105 odds at Caesars Sportsbook<\/a>Cleveland Browns -6.5: -110 odds at BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>Under 39.5 points<\/p>\n Thus far, the Cleveland Browns<\/a> have been rock-solid defensively, holding their opponents to 11.5 points and 169.5 total yards per game.<\/p>\n Most notably, the Browns dominated the trenches against Philadelphia, a run-heavy team, holding it to 33 rushing yards on 19 attempts.<\/p>\n While the Panthers had more success in the air than Philly, they also struggled to gain any traction on the ground, rushing for just 40 yards. I like the under here.<\/p>\n Cleveland Browns -6.5<\/p>\n It is impossible to ignore the Browns\u2019 defense so far, particularly in the trenches, where neither of their first two opponents eclipsed 40 rushing yards.<\/p>\n No, that is not a typo: the Eagles and Panthers failed to record more than 40 rushing yards.<\/p>\n The Rams have run the ball better than each of Cleveland\u2019s first two opponents, but this interior dominance should help Cleveland separate in this game.<\/p>\n Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel will also be duking it out for QB2. That is still a crucial role entering the season, as Flacco is 40 years old and could serve more as a placeholder for now.<\/p>\n Rams vs. Browns moneyline odds analysisWhy the Browns could win as the favorite <\/p>\n Best odds: -275 at BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Cleveland has been utterly dominant in this preseason, winning convincingly in each of its first two games. Therefore, the Browns being heavy moneyline<\/a> odds favorites at home is unsurprising.<\/p>\n The Browns destroyed Carolina by 20 points and then held off the defending champs on the road, closing out a nine-point victory over the Eagles.<\/p>\n Defensively, Cleveland has looked like a cohesive unit. Sure, it is the preseason, but that side of the football has been notable.<\/p>\n On the other side of the ball, the Browns have had quite a bit of success, too. <\/p>\n Even though Flacco has been named the starting QB, there is still a battle underway for QB2, which could determine who eventually gets snaps later this season.<\/p>\n Why the Rams could win as the underdog<\/p>\n Best odds: +240 at FanDuel Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n Like the Browns, Los Angeles strolls into this game without defeat, securing victories against the Dallas Cowboys and LA Chargers.<\/p>\n But unlike Cleveland\u2019s first two opponents, the Rams have been tremendous on the ground behind Blake Corum, Cody Schrader, and Jarquez Hunter.<\/p>\n Stetson Bennett has also spun the ball surprisingly well, hitting triple-digit QB ratings in both of his two outings.<\/p>\n The Rams can win on the road if their defense plays better and the offense continues to stay hot.<\/p>\n If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. 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