Browns vs. Commanders prediction: odds, expert picks, QB matchup, injury updates, betting trends and stats

Led by their fearless and dynamic rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, the surprising 1st^st Place Washington Commanders (3-1) host Deshaun Watson and the disappointing Cleveland Browns (1-3) on Sunday afternoon.

The Commanders’ offense was key to their success early in the season. Washington has scored 80 points in the last two weeks. They scored at least 1 point in every quarter of every game with the only exception: 1^st Quarter of opening weekend against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The commanders are the 2^nd Highest scoring team in the NFC.

The Browns offense, on the other hand, is offensive. Yes, the O-line is broken, but Deshaun Watson was rarely able to sustain a drive and score a touchdown after the opening and scripted drive to start the game. Cleveland ranks last in the entire league in yards per game. It’s a no-brainer to assume they would be winless without their 9th-ranked defense^Th in the NFL in yards per play allowed.

Washington’s defense has yet to find its footing, so perhaps this is the week that Cleveland moves the ball, sustains drives and scores multiple touchdowns.

This rivalry has been dominated by Cleveland over the years, with the Browns winning 18 of the 25 games.

Let’s dive into the numbers and see if we can find a few sweats.

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Game details and how to watch Browns vs. Commanders

• Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
• Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
• Location: Northwest Stadium
• City: Landover, MD
• TV/Streaming: FOX

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Cleveland Browns @ Washington Commanders odds

Thursday’s latest odds courtesy of DraftKings:

• Money line: Cleveland Browns (+140), Washington Commanders (-166)
• Spread: Commander -3.5
• In total: 43.5

This game started at Commanders -3.5, but cashed in when the Browns dropped the number to 3 and then back to 3.5 on Thursday. The total started at 43.5, the bet was raised to 45, but took money at UNDER on Thursday and is back where it started at 43.5.

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NBC Sports Betting Analyst Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) expects points in this game.
“I’m going for the Browns +3.5. Why? A single reason. It’s easier to be the hunter than the hunted. The Commanders are the favorites in this game and I think that’s a lot of pressure. Browns just need to cover.”

Browns vs. Commanders Team stats, betting trends

• Cleveland is 1-3 ATS and their game totals reached the UNDER mark three times in the first half of the season^st 4 weeks.
• Washington is 3-1 ATS and their game totals reached the OVER three times in Season 1^st 4 weeks.
• Deshaun Watson is 2-0 in his career against Washington, winning as a member of the Houston Texans in November 2018 and as a member of the Browns this past January.
• Jayden Daniels has rushed for 218 yards and scored 4 touchdowns in 4 games this season.
• Commander RB Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 101 yards and 1 TD against Arizona last weekend.

Quarterback matchup for Browns vs. Commanders

• Cleveland: Deshaun Watson – completed just 61.5% of his passes, but what’s even more concerning is that he’s ranked 39th^Th in the league in yards per attempt (4.9).
• Washington: Jayden Daniels – completed 82.1% of his passes at No. 5^Th in the NFL in yards per attempt (8.5).

Cleveland Browns and Washington Commanders player news and injury updates

• Browns’ MLB starter Jordan Hicks (elbow, triceps, ribs) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
• Browns’ DE Myles Garrett (Achilles) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
• Browns’ TE1 David Njoku (ankle) is questionable for Sunday’s game.
• Commanders’ RB Austin Ekeler (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.
• Commanders’ WR Jamison Crowder (calf) was placed on IR on Wednesday and will not play in Sunday’s game.
• Commanders WR2 Noah Brown (groin) was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice and is questionable for Sunday’s game.

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