Steelers vs Browns: Expert Picks & Thursday Night Football Odds for AFC North Clash (Week 12)
The AFC North-leading Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2) face the Cleveland Browns (2-8) on Thursday Night Football at Huntington Bank Field. Kickoff is set for 8:15 pm ET on November 21.
Football players clash during Bengals-Steelers game
Key Betting Information:
- Spread: Steelers -3.5 (most books)
- Moneyline: Steelers -195, Browns +166
- Total: 37.0 points
- Public betting: 82% ATS handle on Steelers, 99% ML handle on Steelers
Game Analysis:
- Pittsburgh has won five straight games
- Cleveland has lost seven of their last eight
- Recent history favors low-scoring games (two of last three matchups in Cleveland under 30 total points)
- Steelers defense ranks 2nd in scoring (16.2 PPG)
- Browns' defense ranks in top 10 per PFF
Expert Picks:
- Browns +4.0 (-115)
- Strong defensive matchup
- Divisional rivalry typically keeps games close
- Line movement trending toward Cleveland
- Under 37.0 (-110)
- Browns struggling offensively (24 points in last two games)
- Steelers offense ranks 19th overall
- Historical trend of low-scoring matchups
- Both teams feature strong defenses
The combination of strong defenses, offensive limitations, and historical trends suggests a low-scoring, closely contested divisional battle. Cleveland's defense should keep them within the spread, while offensive struggles on both sides point to the under hitting.
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