Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens Week 2 NFL Picks & Predictions 9/17/2017

Sunday, September 17, 2017

M&T Bank Stadium

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M&T Bank Stadium is the venue for the game between the Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, September 17, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Baltimore as 9.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 41. The Ravens are 1-0-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 0-1-0. The Browns are 1-0-0 ATS and their over/under record is 0-1-0.

Valuable Cleveland Browns Betting Trends

The Cleveland Browns are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Cleveland Browns are 1-0-0 against the spread

Important Baltimore Ravens Betting Trends

The Baltimore Ravens are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Baltimore Ravens are 1-0-0 against the spread

Key Cleveland Browns Injuries

09/06/17 DL Myles Garrett Ankle out indefinitely
09/05/17 DB Howard Wilson Knee PUP
08/23/17 LB Tank Carder ACL IR

Key Baltimore Ravens Injuries

09/11/17 RB Danny Woodhead Hamstring out indefinitely
09/11/17 LB Za'Darius Smith Knee out indefinitely
09/10/17 CB Jaylen Hill Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
09/10/17 CB Sheldon Price Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland
09/05/17 CB Maurice Canady Knee IR
09/04/17 G Alex Lewis Shoulder IR
09/04/17 TE Crockett Gillmore MCL IR
09/04/17 CB Tavon Young ACL IR
08/28/17 LB Albert McClellan ACL IR
07/25/17 RB Kenneth Dixon Knee IR
07/22/17 WR Michael Campanaro Toe PUP
07/02/17 TE Darren Waller Suspension out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Cleveland Browns have run for 57 yards as a unit, which ranks 25th in the league. They've run 25 times, averaging 2.3 yards per rush as a unit. The Browns have been penalized on offense 4 times for 61 yards so far this year, which has them 25th in the NFL in penalties. They are 19th in the National Football League in points scored with 18. They have run 62 plays this year for 237 yards, which ranks them 23rd in the NFL in total offense. The Browns average 3.8 yards per play, which is 29th in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 20 1st downs this season, ranking them 12th overall as an offensive unit. DeShone Kizer has completed 20 throws while attempting 30 passes for a completion percentage of 66.7%. He has passed for 222 yards this year. He averages 11.1 yards per completion and 7.4 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 85.7.

Defensive Statistics

The Browns rush defense has given up 17 attempts for 35 yards this season, putting them in 3rd place in the NFL against the run. They have had 13 penalties for 144 yards on defense this year. That places them 32nd in the league. Cleveland is 19th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 21. They have given up a total of 290 yards on D, which is 16th in the league. The Browns are 22nd in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has allowed 6.9 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 24th in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 24 throws on 36 attempts against the Cleveland Browns defense this season, ranking them 19th and 19th in the league. The Cleveland pass defense has also surrendered a total of 255 yards in the air, which is 21st overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Cleveland Browns punters have accumulated 242 yards on 6 punts, averaging 40.3 yards per punt. That ranks them 27th in the NFL in punting average. Cleveland is 7th in the NFL in punt returns with 3. They've totaled 34 punt return yards and are averaging 11.3 yards per return, which is 6th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 25 yards. They are 20th in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 327.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Baltimore Ravens are 16th in the NFL in points scored with 20. They have run 60 plays this season for 268 yards, which ranks them 20th in the league in total offense. The Ravens average 4.5 yards per play, which is 22nd in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 17 1st downs this year, placing them 21st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Baltimore has run for 157 yards as a team, which ranks 3rd in the NFL. They've run 42 times, averaging 3.7 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Ravens have been penalized on offense 11 times for 85 yards so far this season, which has them 3rd in the league in penalties. Joe Flacco has thrown for 121 yards this season. He has completed 9 passes on 17 attempts for a completion percentage of 52.9%. His quarterback rating is 71. He averages 7.1 yards per pass attempt and 13.4 yards per completion.

Defensive Statistics

Baltimore has surrendered a total of 221 yards on D, which is 6th in the NFL. The Ravens are ranked 5th in yards per play allowed with 3.8. Their pass defense has given up 4 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 4th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 16 passes on 31 attempts against the Baltimore defense this season, placing them 9th and 13th in the National Football League. The Ravens pass defense has also given up a total of 144 yards through the air, which is 7th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 22 attempts for 77 yards this year, putting them in 16th place in the league against the run. The Baltimore Ravens have committed 9 penalties for 66 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 22nd in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Baltimore is ranked 5th in the league in punt returns with 3. They've accumulated 23 punt return yards and average 7.7 yards per return, which is 12th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 15 yards. They are 22nd in the league in all-purpose yards with 301. The Baltimore Ravens have attempted 2 field goals this season and made 2, which is 14th in the National Football League. Baltimore kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 2 for 2 this year. Their punters have totaled 250 yards on 6 punts, averaging 41.7 yards per punt. That places them 23rd in the NFL in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Browns/Ravens NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Ravens -9.5

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