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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers, another article in our weekly series of free NFL betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free NFL betting breakdown article is for Sunday, January 8th, 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Browns @ Steelers
The Browns take on the Steelers on Sunday, January 8th at Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NFL games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Cleveland Browns (7-9) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8)
- Date: Sunday, January 8th, 2023
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium
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Cleveland Browns - NFL Betting Analysis
The Browns head into week 18 looking for another win, as they picked up 14 point victory over the Washington Commanders (24-10). With the win, Cleveland was able to cover the spread, as they were 1.0 point underdogs. With an over-under betting line of 41, the two teams fell below that figure as they combined for 34. Despite being the 1.0-point underdogs heading into the game, the Browns held a 10-point lead heading into the 4th quarter. Through 16 games, the Browns have an ATS record of 8-7-1. So far, they have an over-under record of 7-8-1. This week's betting total of 38.5 is lower than the line in their previous games.
As the Browns prepare to take on Pittsburgh, they are ranked 16th ranked, scoring offense at 21.7 points per game. This week, the team is matched up against the league's 11th-ranked defense. Although the Browns come into the game ranked just 22nd in pass yards per game, they could be able to move the ball vs a secondary ranked 20th in passing yards allowed. Cleveland will be looking to establish the run in the game, as they are averaging 147.3 yards per game on the ground.
Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL Betting Analysis
Looking back to last week, the Steelers defeated the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 16-13. In addition to winning the game, the Steelers picked up an ATS win as they were 0.5-point underdogs. The over-under betting total going into the game was 35, which the teams did not surpass. Pittsburgh went into the 4th quarter of the game trailing by 7 at 13-6, but still came back to win and cover the spread as underdogs. Through 16 games, the Steelers have an ATS record of 9-6-1. So far, they have an over-under record of 6-10. This week's betting total of 38.5 is slightly lower than the line in their previous games.
As the Steelers prepare to take on Cleveland, they are ranked 29th in scoring at 17.5 points per game. On the other side, they will be facing a defense that is 18th in the league. This week, look for the Steelers to struggle in the passing game, as not only have they struggled to move the ball through the air, but they are facing a secondary ranked 10th in passer rating allowed. On the ground, the Steelers have averaged 120.6 yards per game and are matched up with a defensive unit ranked 25th in rush yards allowed.
Today's NFL Betting Pick - Browns vs. Steelers
Looking back at the recent matchups between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, the Steelers have taken 3 of the last 5 contests. The over-under record in these games sits at 3-2, with the average scoring total coming in at 48.4 points. The Browns will be looking to pick up yet another win over the Steelers as they picked up a 29-17 win at home in week 3. Not only did the Browns come out on top in the win column, but they also covered the spread as +3.0 point underdogs. When looking back to last year's matchups between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, the Steelers won both games by scores of 26-14 and 15-10.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have gone 3-2-0 vs the spread in these games. On average, the Browns have averaged 25.0 points per game in the past 5 head-to-head matchups, compared to Pittsburgh at 23.4.
Over their last 3 regular season games, the Browns have gone 2-1 straight up. In terms of betting, the team went 2-1 in these matchups.
In their last 3 road games, Cleveland has averaged 20.3 points per game while allowing 15.7. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1.
Pittsburgh has put together a record of 3-0 over their past 3 games. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 3-0. Their over-under record in these games was 1-2
Across the Steelers' last 3 home games, the team averaged 19.0 points per game while allowing 21.0. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2 while going 1-2 straight-up.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: Steelers -3.0
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Over 38.5
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