NFL Odds: Manziel in as Browns Tackle AFC North Leader

The Cincinnati Bengals have made an effort to distance themselves
from a stacked AFC North. Despite being 40/1 to win the Super Bowl, the
Bengals are merely a pick ‘em betting option against the Cleveland
Browns, who are 250/1 to win the title. The Browns will showcase their
new quarterback, Johnny Manziel, this weekend.


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Although the window to the playoffs shrinks with each passing week,
the Browns can sneak into the postseason if all goes well. A win over
one of their direct competitors would suffice, and perhaps the high
profile rookie will help them get there.


Currently two squads, Cincinnati and the Pittsburgh Steelers, from
the AFC North division are projected to make the postseason cut. Only
1.5 games separate the first-place Bengals (8-4-1) and the Browns
(7-6-0).


The Browns are 250/1 to win the Super Bowl, but seeing as the entire
playoff forecast could change after this week, so could the NFL odds.
Whether that’s enough to convince a potential bettor or not likely comes
down to their faith in Johnny Football.


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NFL Odds: Manziel in as Browns Tackle AFC North Leader

BetAnySports’ NFL Pick of the Week- Week 10: Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Thursday, Nov. 6

Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Thursday, Nov. 6


Current BAS’ Line: Bengals -6 1/2 and the total is 45.


The NFL kicks-off Week 10 of the regular season with a huge showdown
in the crowded AFC North title race when the surprising 5-3 Cleveland
Browns go on the road at six-point underdogs this Thursday night to face
the division leading 5-2-1 Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium.
BetAnySports has listed the betting odds for the total in this game at
44.


The Browns maintained pace in this race by getting past Tampa Bay
last Sunday 22-17, but they could not cover against the spread as
6.5-point home favorites. They are now 4-3-1 ATS overall and the total
has now stayed UNDER in their last four games.


Brian Hoyer continues to do a solid job at managing the game as
Cleveland’s quarterback, but this team lives and dies with the play of
its defense. Through the first half of the season this unit is ranked
all the way down the list in average yards allowed (391.8) at 29th in
the NFL, but where it counts the most, this unit is ranked eighth in
points allowed (21.1).


Cincinnati has been able carve-out a two-game winning streak against
Baltimore and Jacksonville in its last two outings. After it covered as a
2.5-point road underdog against the Ravens, bettors had to settle for a
PUSH in this past Sunday’s 33-23 victory over the Jaguars as a 10-point
favorite at home. The Bengals are 4-3-1 ATS this year and the total has
gone OVER in four of their last five games.


The running game received a big boost against Jacksonville after
rookie running back Jeremy Hill tallied 154 yards and two touchdowns on
24 carries in place of an injured Giovani Bernard. What continues to be
an ongoing issue with this team is a suddenly porous defense that is
ranked 30th in the league against the run and 30th in total yards
allowed (394.9). This is very uncharacteristic for a unit that was
consistently one of the best in the NFL last season.


The Bengals have dominated this series SU over the years with 14 wins
in the last 19 meetings, but they are 1-3-1 ATS in the last five games
of this series. Despite this trend, I am looking for Cincinnati to make
it a very forgettable road visit on Thursday night for the Browns with a
solid victory at home that covers the six-point spread on BetAnySport’s
current board.


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BetAnySports’ NFL Pick of the Week- Week 10: Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Thursday, Nov. 6

Odds to Win the AFC North and Season Win Totals

Odds to Win the 2014 AFC North

Pittsburgh Steelers 2/1

Cincinnati Bengals 2/1

Baltimore Ravens 5/2

Cleveland Browns 5/1


Pittsburgh Steelers – 2014 Regular Season Win Total

Over 8½ (-140)

Under 8½ (+110)


Cleveland Browns – 2014 Regular Season Win Total

Over 6½ (-150)

Under 6½ (+120)


Cincinnati Bengals – 2014 Regular Season Win Total

Over 9 (-125)

Under 9 (-105)


Baltimore Ravens – 2014 Regular Season Win Total

Over 8½ (-140)

Under 8½ (+110)


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Odds to Win the AFC North and Season Win Totals

NFL Odds: Steelers Battle for AFC North Supremacy

Caught up in a raging battle for the AFC North Division lead, the 9-3 Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome the opportunity to pry a win away from the Cleveland Browns on Thursday. They currently share the top spot with rival Baltimore.

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Although the Steelers have already yielded the playoff tie-breaker to the Ravens, they can avoid disappointment at the end of the season by finishing with a distinctly better record. Such playoff implications are what make games like the one this week some of the most intriguing on the NFL betting board.

The Browns may not have the opportunity to climb back into the playoff picture in time, but aren't to be taken lightly. If Ben Roethlisberger and Mike Tomlin can instill a sense of urgency in Pittsburgh, though, then a win is well within reach.

Even though the Steelers have seen their odds of winning the Super Bowl fluctuate this season, they've emerged as the consistent threat fans expected them to be, even after a disastrous Week 1 suggested that there may be a power shift brewing in the AFC North.

Now, as the season reaches maturity Pittsburgh looks to be as big of a force on the NFL odds board as anyone.

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