Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns Prediction, 11/3/2024 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 9

Game: Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns

Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024

Location: Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, OH

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Browns (+1.5)

Total/Over-Under: 41.5

Huntington Bank Field is the site where the Cleveland Browns (2-6) will attempt to defeat the Los Angeles Chargers (4-3) on Sunday. Cleveland opens this game as 1.5-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The total comes in at 41.5.

The Los Angeles Chargers head into this matchup 4-3 for this season. In their last game, the Chargers faced the New Orleans Saints and earned the victory with a final of 26-8. Justin Herbert went 20/32 with 279 yards through the air and 2 touchdowns. He had a quarterback rating of 111.3 and ended the game with no interceptions. J.K. Dobbins was the leader on the ground for the Chargers with 17 carries for 57 yards (3.4 yards per attempt). Ladd McConkey averaged 18.5 yards per catch by earning 111 yards on 6 receptions. The Los Angeles Chargers ran the football 29 different times and tallied 122 yards, which had them averaging 4.2 yards per attempt. In all, they ran 61 plays which totaled 378 yds. Los Angeles allowed 22 completions on 42 tries for a total of 249 yards, and a completion percentage of 52.4%. On the ground, the Chargers gave up 117 yds on 21 tries, which averages out to 5.6 yards per run allowed.

The Chargers have earned 2,178 total yards over the course of this season. Los Angeles has a total of 66 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 38 infractions for 296 yards. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Los Angeles has totaled 8 touchdowns through the air and 4 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the football 4 times (1 pick and 3 fumbles). As a unit they have an average of 117.1 yards via the ground game which is 20th in the NFL. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Los Angeles Chargers hold an average of 18.9 points per game.

Concerning passing yardage, the Chargers have surrendered 1,354 yards which has them ranked 5th in the league. They have allowed 193.4 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 64.3%. They have yielded 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 3 touchdowns running the ball. During this campaign, they have allowed 305.4 yards per outing which ranks them 8th in football. They are giving up an average of 4.8 yards per rush and 112.0 yards on the ground per game for the season. The Chargers are ranked 1st in the NFL in terms of team defense, giving up 13.0 points per contest. For the year, they have allowed 784 yards via the running game in 7 games.

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The Browns step onto the field holding a record of 2-6 this season. The last time they stepped on the gridiron, the Browns walked away with a victory by a final of 29-24 when they played the Baltimore Ravens. Nick Chubb carried the rock 16 times for 52 yards, ending the contest with 3.3 yards per carry for Cleveland. Elijah Moore was the leading receiver for the Browns, snagging 8 balls for 85 yards (10.6 yards per reception). Jameis Winston (3 TDs) ended the game with 334 yards on 27/41 passing while his QB rate was 115.3. He didn't throw any interceptions and his Y/A was 8.1 yds. Cleveland relinquished 21 running attempts for 124 yards (5.9 yds per carry). The Browns secondary conceded a completion percentage of 60.5%, relinquishing 263 yds on 23 for 38 through the air. The Browns finished with 401 yards and they ran 64 plays (6.3 yards per play). Cleveland ran for 3.5 yards per carry, totaling 80 yards on 23 carries.

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Browns rank 27th in football scoring 17.3 PPG. During the season so far, the Browns currently have a total of 1,438 passing yards together with holding an average of 179.8 passing yards per contest, ranking them 29th out of all NFL teams. They have an average of 92.5 yards per game on the ground and have run for 740 yards for the season. The Cleveland Browns average 272.3 yards/outing ranking them 31st in the league. The Cleveland offense has accrued 511 yds of penalties on 67 infractions, which ranks 1st in the league in terms of making mistakes.

The Browns are relinquishing 23.3 PPG, ranking them 18th in the NFL. They have surrendered 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 200.6 yards per outing, which has them in 12th in the NFL. Cleveland has allowed a total of 1,007 rushing yards (125.9 yards/game) and 9 touchdowns rushing for the year. The Browns defense has participated in 481 plays, which ranks 16th in the NFL. They have totaled 5 turnovers (4 fumbles and 1 pick) this season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Chargers -1.5

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