The Cleveland Browns face the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first preseason game at TIAA Bank Field. According to betJACK Sportsbook, the Browns are 1.5-point favorites with a moneyline of -124, while the Jaguars are at +104. The total over/under is set at 37.5 points.

Key Points:

• Deshaun Watson will see limited action for the Browns
• Jacoby Brissett, Josh Dobbs, and Josh Rosen will split backup QB duties
• Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne are expected to play for Jacksonville after sitting out the Hall of Fame Game
• Jaguars lost their preseason opener 27-11 to the Raiders

Notable Factors:

• Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is 3-0 in preseason games
• Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has an 8-9 preseason record
• Browns rookies David Bell and Michael Woods II will get valuable playing time
• Jerome Ford and D'Ernest Johnson will compete for RB snaps following Kareem Hunt's trade request

Betting Prediction: Take the Browns -1.5. Cleveland has better depth and a stronger preseason coaching record. The Browns' competitive position battles at wide receiver and running back should provide extra motivation for players to perform well.

The Jaguars' new system under Pederson is still a work in progress, while the Browns have established offensive schemes that even their backup quarterbacks are familiar with. Cleveland's superior depth and track record of preseason success make them the smart betting choice.

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