Thursday, November 5, 2015

Paul Brown Stadium

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The Cleveland Browns take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday at Paul Brown Stadium. The opening line for this game has Cincinnati as 10 point favorites and the over/under was set at 47.

Josh McCown finished his last game with 211 yards through the air for Cleveland. He completed 18 passes out of 34 attempts for a 53% completion percentage. The Browns were led in rushing by McCown, who finished with 18 yards on 5 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. Duke Johnson Jr. was the team leader in receiving with a total of 68 yards and 2 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 34 yards per reception. As a team in that game Cleveland got a total of 16 first downs by way of 1 rushing, 12 passing, and 3 by penalty. They ran 61 total plays for 254 yards for the game. The Browns ran for 39 yards on 20 attempts.

Andy Dalton finished his last game with 231 yards through the air for Cincinnati. He completed 23 passes out of 38 attempts for a 61% completion percentage. The Bengals were led in rushing by Jeremy Hill, who finished with 60 yards on 15 rushes. He ended the contest with an average of 4 yards per carry. A.J. Green was the team leader in receiving with a total of 118 yards and 11 receptions. He finished the game with an average of 11 yards per reception. Cincinnati got a total of 16 first downs by way of 3 rushing, 11 passing, and 2 by penalty. They ran 64 total plays for 296 yards for the game. The Bengals ran for 78 yards on 23 attempts.

Cleveland is scoring 21 points per game on offense this season. In the passing department, they are averaging 24 passes on 38 attempts for a 63% percent completion percentage this season. They throw for a total of 266 yards per game through the air as well. The Browns are running for an average of 84 yards per game on 24 attempts for an average of 3.5 yards per carry. They also run 66 plays per contest and average 5.3 yards per play for an average of 350 yards per game. The Browns are averaging 19 first downs per game and they accumulate 65.9 penalty yards per game via 8.4 penalties.

Cleveland allows 258 passing yards per game and 27 points per contest on defense. They give up 20 completions on 34 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 59%. The Browns allow 147 rushing yards per game on 31 carries for a 4.7 average per play. Cleveland allows 405 total yards per game including 6.1 yards per play. They force 1.6 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 8.1 penalties for 63.8 yards per game.

Cincinnati averages 28 points per game this season on offense. In the passing department, they complete 22 passes per game on 33 attempts for a 67% percent completion percentage. They are throwing for 278 yards through the air per game thus far. The Bengals run for an average of 116 yards per game on 29 attempts for an average of 4 yards per carry this season. They also run 64 plays per game and average 6.2 yards per play for a total of 394 yards per game. The Bengals get an average of 21 first downs per game and they average 62.9 penalty yards per game via 7.9 penalties.

Cincinnati allows an average of 258 passing yards and 19 points per contest. They give up 26 completions on 39 attempts for a completion percentage of 67% per game. The Bengals allow 110 rushing yards per contest on 22 carries for a 5 average per rush. Cincinnati allows 369 total yards per game for an average of 5.8 yards per play. They force 1.7 turnovers per contest and 8.7 penalties for 79.1 yards in each contest.

Cleveland Betting Trends

Cleveland is 7-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

Cleveland has an ATS record of 4-4-0 this season

Cincinnati Betting Trends

Cincinnati is 5-2-0 against the over/under so far this season

Cincinnati has an ATS record of 6-0-1 this season

Injuries to Watch

Cleveland

11/04/15 WR Brian Hartline Concussion doubtful Thursday vs. Cincinnati
11/04/15 LB Craig Robertson Ankle probable Thursday vs. Cincinnati
11/04/15 QB Johnny Manziel None expected to start Thursday vs. Cincinnati
11/04/15 CB Jordan Poyer Shoulder doubtful Thursday vs. Cincinnati
11/04/15 QB Josh McCown Ribs is downgraded to doubtful Thursday vs. Cincinnatis
11/04/15 DE Nate Orchard Shoulder probable Thursday vs. Cincinnati
11/04/15 TE Rob Housler Hamstring doubtful Thursday vs. Cincinnati
11/04/15 S Tashaun Gipson Ankle probable Thursday vs. Cincinnati
11/03/15 WR Andrew Hawkins Concussion doubtful Thursday vs. Cincinnati
11/02/15 S Donte Whitner Concussion expected to miss Thursday vs. Cincinnati
11/02/15 CB Joe Haden Concussion out indefinitely
10/15/15 LB Scott Solomon Knee IR

Cincinnati

11/04/15 T Andre Smith Concussion "?" Thursday vs. Cleveland
11/04/15 DE Carlos Dunlap Shoulder probable Thursday vs. Cleveland
11/01/15 LB Rey Maualuga Calf "?" Thursday vs. Cleveland

Guy's Pick: Take Cleveland

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