Cleveland Browns (0-1) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-1)
The Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars, both sitting at 0-1, are set to face off in NFL Week 2 at EverBank Stadium this Sunday. After tough losses in their season openers, both teams are hungry for redemption, making this matchup an exciting one for live betting enthusiasts. With Jacksonville favored by 2 points, and Cleveland’s total going OVER in their last five games, bettors will have much to consider. The game kicks off at 1:00 PM ET and will be broadcasted on CBS.
On the Browns’ rushing stat sheet, Jerome Ford managed to make a total of 44 rushing yards on 12 touches registering 3.7 yards per touch. While Ford recorded a touchdown during the game, Ford rushed for just one touchdown and Cleveland still hasn’t shown an ability to create runs, with the longest going for just 20 yards. Receiving from the one with the ball is tight end David Njoku at 44 yards on four receptions, who makes sure that Deshaun Watson has some reliable options, although concerns about the lack of meat in the passing attributes still prevail.
Although many players rushed in a lot to die Tank Bigsby was above all else hustling out week 1with 73 yards being scored on 12 attempts it is worth noting they averaged 6.1 yards on the attempts. With that said, his 26-year run highlighted Jacksonville’s running game. Proving that he is a target for Trevor Lawrence in the near future, Gabe Davis summed up quite good receiving numbers scoring 62 yards after 3 receptions with 3 such plays being over 20 yards.
Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Game Info
| When: | Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | EverBank Stadium |
| TV: | CBS |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Deshaun Watson QB vs. Trevor Lawrence QB
Deshaun Watson did not perform particularly well in his first match of the season as he completed only 53.3 % of his passes and ended up with a passer rating of 51.1. Adding one touchdown was evidently not enough as he threw two interceptions and further put Cleveland in flame as he has to step up this week 2 to help the Browns steal a game on the road.
On the contrary, 57.1% was Trevor Lawrence’s completion rate with one touchdown and no interceptions which led to a passer rating of 97.7. Unlike Watson who survived and was sacked six times in the game, Lawrence is a little bit better as he had only three sacks which is why this QB battle has a different result.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Jacksonville Jaguars -130, Total Odds: 44.5
Jacksonville is favored by 2 points with a moneyline of -130, while Cleveland stands at +110. The total for the game is set at 44.5 points. Given Cleveland’s recent trend of high-scoring games, betting the OVER could be a smart play here.
Cleveland Browns Betting Trends
The Browns are known for games going OVER, with the total going OVER in their last five games. However, Cleveland has struggled against Jacksonville against the spread (ATS), going 1-4 in their last five meetings. Their road games, however, have been more successful, with a 4-2 straight-up record against the Jaguars in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends
Jacksonville’s struggles continue with a 2-5 ATS record in their last seven games and only one win in their last six matchups. Their games have been low-scoring affairs recently, with the total going UNDER in four of their last five games. They’ve also faced difficulty against AFC opponents, losing five straight to teams in the conference.
Cleveland Browns vs. Jacksonville Jaguars 9/15/24 Betting Picks
This game is shaping up to be an interesting clash of styles. Cleveland’s offense has been explosive in recent games, particularly with their tendency to go OVER, while Jacksonville’s defense has been solid, keeping the scorelines low. Given Jacksonville’s struggles against AFC opponents, Cleveland looks like the stronger pick.
In terms of prop bets, focusing on the total OVER 44.5 could be a profitable move considering Cleveland’s high-scoring trends. For those looking for NFL free picks, taking Cleveland on the moneyline with a potential upset seems like a worthwhile risk.
