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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(1-0) Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns (1-0)
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Time: 4:25 ET
Venue: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland OH
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Minnesota +3 | Cleveland -3
NFL Moneyline Odds: Minnesota +131 | Cleveland -156
NFL Betting Total: O/U 37.5
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Vikings vs. Browns Gameday
Last season, the Vikings and Browns did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Browns have the leg up at 2-1. The Browns also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 42 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
Minnesota Vikings
Heading into the 4th quarter, the Vikings were down 20-7, but they made a big comeback and pulled out a 24-23 win over the Raiders in their week one pre-season matchup. Our over/under line heading into the game was 40 points, and the teams combined for 47 points, surpassing the line.
Minnesota’s comeback started in the 3rd quarter, as they scored two touchdowns to take a 21-20 lead. Although the Raiders added a field goal with 9:45 remaining in the 4th, the Vikings pulled out the win with a field goal of their own with just three seconds left.
Minnesota Vikings Stats
The Vikings’ offense finished with 18 first downs and 310 yards in their 24-23 win over the Raiders. They really got things going through the air, finishing with 188 yards and averaging 7.6 yards per attempt. J.J. McCarthy led the way with 188 yards on 11 completions, finishing with two touchdowns and a passer rating of 116.
On the ground, the Vikings had 142 yards on just 22 attempts, with Kene Nwangwu leading the way with 52 yards and averaging 10.4 yards per attempt, including a long run of 48 yards. Trishton Jackson was the top receiver, finishing with 100 yards and a touchdown.
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In their most recent game against the Raiders, the Vikings’ defense came up with four sacks and held Las Vegas to 31.2% on third down. They also limited the Raiders to just 120 rushing yards on 37 attempts, giving up only five rushing first downs.
In the passing game, the Vikings allowed just 188 yards through the air on 24 attempts, and they held the Raiders to 16 first downs and 308 total yards. Despite forcing four sacks and holding the Raiders to 58.3% completions, they did allow one passing touchdown.
Cleveland Browns
After a 23-10 loss to the Packers, the Browns are now 0-1 in the pre-season. Even though they were 5.5-point favorites heading into this one, they didn’t cover the spread, and the Browns’ record vs. the spread is 0-1. The Browns’ first quarter touchdown was a 55-yard field goal from Cade York, but they finished the quarter down 7-3.
From there, the Packers took control, and the Browns didn’t score again until the 4th quarter, when Aidan Robbins rushed for a 1-yard touchdown. Heading into the 4th quarter, the Browns were down 23-3, making a comeback very unlikely.
Cleveland Browns Stats
The Browns’ offense really struggled to get anything going in their most recent game, as they finished with just 188 yards passing on 32 attempts. They didn’t find the endzone through the air and finished with only 10 points in a 23-10 loss to the Packers. Cleveland’s offense was limited to 16 first downs and 56 yards rushing.
Quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson led the way with 134 yards passing, finishing with a line of 14/18. He didn’t throw any touchdowns and was sacked three times. The Browns’ leading receiver was Jamari Thrash, who had 43 yards through the air.
In their most recent game vs. the Packers, the Browns’ defense allowed 155 rushing yards on just 28 attempts. For the game, they finished with 18 first downs allowed, with 7 of those coming on the ground.
Against the pass, they allowed 220 yards and 1 touchdown, holding the Packers to 17 completions on 28 attempts. However, on third downs, the Browns allowed the Packers to convert 57.1% of their chances. Additionally, they only managed one sack and struggled to limit big plays in the passing game, as the Packers averaged 7.9 yards per attempt.
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Vikings are 2-2-1 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Browns are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Vikings are 6-1-3 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Browns have gone 2-7-1 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Vikings’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Browns’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
Vikings vs. Browns Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikings | +115 | +131 | +2.5 | +3 |
| Browns | -135 | -156 | -2.5 | -3 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Cleveland -3
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Browns to cover as home favorites. The point spread lines have the Browns at -3, and we have them winning by a score of 24-16 over the Vikings.
For this week two pre-season matchup, we have a lean towards taking the over, with the line sitting at 37.5 points. Our prediction is that these teams combine for 44 points, making the over a good bet in this one.
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