The Pittsburgh Steelers host the Cleveland Browns in a pivotal AFC North clash on Monday Night Football. The loser of Monday’s matchup will be eliminated from playoff contention. Will the Steelers sweep the season series by defending their home turf, or will the Browns secure the victory on the road?
Kickoff from Heinz Field is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Steelers are two-point favorites in the latest Browns vs. Steelers odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total points scored is 42. Before making any Browns vs. Steelers picks and NFL predictions, you need to see what the SportsLine Projection Model has to say.
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up over $7,100 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception six-plus years ago. The model enters Week 17 of the 2021 season on an incredible 134-96 run on top-rated NFL picks that dates back to the 2017 season.
The model also ranked in the top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past five years on straight-up NFL picks and beat more than 94 percent of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that span. Anyone who has followed it is way up.
Now, the model has set its sights on Browns vs. Steelers and revealed its picks and predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the NFL odds and betting lines for Browns vs. Steelers:
- Browns vs. Steelers spread: Steelers -2
- Browns vs. Steelers over-under: 42 points
- Browns vs. Steelers money line: Browns +110, Steelers -130
- CLE: The total has gone under in four of the Browns’ previous five games
- PIT: The Steelers are 5-0-1 straight-up in their last six home games
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Why the Browns can cover
Cleveland’s record against the spread (7-8) matches its straight-up record. While the Browns have lost their last two games, they covered as underdogs in both contests. Their scoring offense hasn’t been very productive in 2021, but an ideal matchup against a poor run defense could benefit the Browns on Monday. Nick Chubb, who’s averaging 5.5 yards per carry this season, could be in for a field day against the Steelers.
Only the Philadelphia Eagles and Indianapolis Colts have more rushing yards than Cleveland this year. The Browns have amassed 2,173 yards and 16 scores on the ground despite dealing with multiple injuries and COVID-19 outbreaks in their running backs room. Pittsburgh gave up a league-high 2,141 rushing yards in 2021, so the Browns could gash the home team’s front seven on Monday night.
Why the Steelers can cover
The Steelers have been a let-down overall in 2021 but have handled business at home. Cleveland, on the other hand, has struggled on the road. The Browns have lost five of their seven road games this season and lost to Pittsburgh as home favorites earlier this year.
The Steelers have the NFL’s worst run defense ahead of Week 17 but contained the Browns’ backfield earlier this season. Pittsburgh held Chubb to 61 yards and no scores on 16 carries. Heinz Field is a tough place to play and the Steelers’ record as home underdogs shows that. The Steelers are 2-0 straight-up and against the spread as home underdogs. Baker Mayfield has thrown eight touchdowns and six interceptions on the road this year, and Pittsburgh can stay close to cover if his struggles persist.
How to make Browns vs. Steelers picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting 43 combined points. It also says one side of the spread cashes in more well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only get the model’s Monday Night Football picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Steelers vs. Browns on Monday Night Football? And which side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Steelers vs. Browns spread to back, all from the advanced model that is up more than $7,100 on its top-rated NFL picks.
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