Oakland Raiders at Cleveland Browns Free NFL Picks & Week 8 Odds
by Tony Sink - 10/23/2014
Sunday, October 26, 2014 at 4:25 PM on CBS
FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland
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The Oakland Raiders (0-6) will try to be the second straight winless team to beat the Cleveland Browns (3-3) when they face them on Sunday afternoon. The Raiders and the Browns are both in last place in their respective divisions.
Last Sunday, the Raiders were only able to gain 220 yards against the Arizona Cardinals and ended up losing 24-13. They rushed for just 56 yards in that game and they were 4-for-12 on their third down opportunities.
The Raiders currently have the worst rushing team in the NFL by only gaining 69.3 yards per game on the ground. Their best offensive player has been wide receiver James Jones, who has 30 receptions for 363 yards and three scores. Quarterback Derek Carr has thrown for 1,189 yards with eight touchdowns and five interceptions.
The Browns handed the Jacksonville Jaguars their first win of the season when they were beaten 24-6 on the road last Sunday. Cleveland had just 266 total yards in that loss and they turned the ball over three times.
The Browns have been able to score 23.3 points per game this season, but they are also giving up 23.2 points per game. Quarterback Brian Hoyer has an 88 passer rating by throwing for 1,439 yards with seven touchdown passes and two interceptions. Rookie running back Isaiah Crowell has averaged five yards per carry and has 255 yards with four touchdowns.
Oakland Raiders Betting Trends
Oakland Raiders are 3-3-0 Against the Spread
Oakland Raiders are 3-3-0 against the Over/Under
Cleveland Browns Betting Trends
Cleveland Browns are 3-2-1 Against the Spread
Cleveland Browns are 4-2-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Oakland Raiders
10/19/14 DE Justin Tuck Knee "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
10/19/14 CB Keith McGill Groin "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
10/19/14 T Khalif Barnes Quad "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
10/19/14 S Usama Young Foot "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
10/19/14 FB Marcel Reece Quad "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
10/09/14 LB Nick Roach Concussion IR
10/08/14 LB Kaluka Maiava Hamstring IR
10/02/14 WR Rod Streater Foot IR - designated to return
09/23/14 DB Taiwan Jones Foot IR
09/22/14 S Tyvon Branch Foot IR
09/04/14 CB D.J. Hayden Ankle PUP
09/04/14 LB Kaelin Burnett Knee IR
09/04/14 RB Kory Sheets Achilles IR
09/04/14 TE Nick Kasa Knee IR
Cleveland Browns
10/19/14 DL Ahtyba Rubin Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
10/19/14 DL Billy Winn Quad "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
10/19/14 DB K'Waun Williams Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
10/19/14 WR Rodney Smith Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Oakland
10/13/14 C Alex Mack Leg IR
10/13/14 DE Armonty Bryant Knee out indefinitely
10/09/14 DL Phillip Taylor Knee out indefinitely
09/04/14 LB Darius Eubanks Shoulder IR
09/04/14 CB Isaiah Trufant Knee IR
09/04/14 WR Josh Gordon Suspension eligible to return week 12 vs Atlanta Falcons
09/04/14 T Michael Bowie Shoulder IR
Tony's Pick: Take Cleveland
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