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los angeles rams vs cleveland browns prediction 12/03/2023 sport preview

Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns Prediction & Betting Tips 12/3/2023

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Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns 12/3/2023:
  • Take the Rams on the moneyline
  • The Rams should also cover at -4.5
  • Projecting a combined 40 points, we like the over

Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns Preview

The kickoff for this week 13 matchup between the Browns and Rams takes place at 4:25 ET at SoFi Stadium. FOX will be carrying the television coverage for this CLE vs. LAR shodown.

Los Angeles is set to take on the Browns in this non-conference matchup, and they are favored by 4.5 at home. Read on for my thoughts and betting angles. Check out BetCoco for Los Angeles Rams – Cleveland Browns odds

Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns Head-to-Head and Key Stats

In the last three games between Cleveland and Los Angeles, the Rams have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 9 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Los Angeles is averaging 19 points compared to Cleveland at 10.

  • In their last three games away from home, the Browns have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-1-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 21 points per game in these contests.
  • Although Los Angeles has a straight up record of 1-2 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 20 points per game in these games.
  • Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Browns have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-1-1.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Rams have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 5-5.

Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns Prediction

In the AFC-North standings, the Browns are in 3rd place with a record of 7-4. Within the AFC, Cleveland is 6th, heading into week 13. The Browns’ have a scoring margin of +2.7 this season, which has led to an ATS record of 6-4-1. Cleveland games have averaged 40.7 points so far this season, which is 23rd in the NFL. Their over/under record is 5-5-1, with an average OU line of 38.5 points.

Offensively, the Browns have an average of 21.7 points per game, which is 13th in the NFL. The Browns’ defense has, on average, allowed 247.9 yards and 19 points per contest (7th). Leading up to this game, they’ve permitted a 55.6% completion rate and yielded 10 passing touchdowns. In terms of run defense, they rank 12th in the NFL.

In their matchup against the Browns, the Rams aim to build on their 5-6 record. This places them 3rd in the NFC-West and 9th in the NFC. When it comes to the spread, the Rams have a 5-5-1 record. Heading into week 13, their scoring margin is at -0.2 (per game). With an over/under record of 4-7, the Rams come in with an average margin of -2.5 relative to their over/under lines. Their games have consistently averaged 42.4 points per game.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Rams currently hold an average of 21.1 points per game, which places them at 14th in the NFL. The Los Angeles defense has recorded nine takeaways this season, which places them 13th in the NFL. In terms of points allowed, their average of 21.3 is 14th in the league while giving up 331.2 yards per contest.

According to our analysis, we anticipate the Rams to win this one with a projected score of 23-17. Our advanced model is giving the Rams a 71% likelihood of securing the win.

Los Angeles Rams vs Cleveland Browns Betting Tips

  • Take the Rams on the moneyline
  • The Rams should also cover at -4.5
  • Projecting a combined 40 points, we like the over

Los Angeles Rams Injury Report

  • Stetson Bennett – Non Injury Related (Out)
  • Quentin Lake – Hamstring (Questionable)
  • Ronnie Rivers – Knee (Out)
  • Duke Shelley – Hamstring (Out)

Cleveland Browns Injury Report

  • Michael Woods II – Achilles (Out)
  • Dawson Deaton – Knee (Out)
  • Cameron Mitchell – Shoulder (Out)
  • Drew Forbes – Illness (Out)
  • Jedrick Wills Jr. – Knee (Out)
  • Jacob Phillips – Pectoral (Out)
  • Thomas Graham Jr. – Ankle (Out)
  • Dorian Thompson-Robinson – Concussion (Questionable)
  • Anthony Walker Jr. – Hamstring (Questionable)
  • Denzel Ward – Shoulder (Questionable)
  • Nick Chubb – Knee (Out)
  • Jack Conklin – Knee (Out)
  • Jakeem Grant Sr. – Knee (Out)
  • Myles Garrett – Shoulder (Questionable)
  • Deshaun Watson – Shoulder (Out)
  • Marquise Goodwin – Concussion (Questionable)
  • Rodney McLeod Jr. – Bicep (Out)
  • Ty Nsekhe – Bicep (Out)
  • Amari Cooper – Ribs (Questionable)

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