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Baltimore Ravens vs. Cleveland Browns Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
- Updated: September 16, 2016
The Cleveland Browns will continue the search for an end to their current four-game straight-up losing streak when they welcome the Baltimore Ravens to FirstEnergy Stadium for a Week 2 AFC North divisional matchup.
The Browns are reeling following the loss of their latest starting quarterback, Robert Griffin III, who suffered a serious shoulder injury in Cleveland’s lopsided 29-10 season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Ravens are coming off an impressive defensive performance in their 13-7 win over the Buffalo Bills, covering as three-point home favorites in their third straight win against the spread.
Point spread: The Ravens opened as 3.5-point favorites; the total was 43.5 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line updates and matchup report)
NFL pick, per the Odds Shark computer: 25.7-13.1 Ravens (NFL picks on every game)
Why the Ravens can cover the spread
The Ravens won just five games in 2015, matching the second-worst record in franchise history. Baltimore’s defense surrendered over 25 points per game last season but looked much improved while holding the Bills to just 160 total yards.
The offensively minded Bills managed just one play inside Baltimore …