The Baltimore Ravens host the Cleveland Browns as massive 17.5 point favorites in Week 18 action on Saturday. The total in this one is set at 42.
The Ravens will secure the No. 3 seed in the AFC with a win and ensure themselves a home playoff game next week. Meanwhile, the Browns will simply be looking to finish the season with some dignity as they currently ride a five-game losing streak.
Check out all the Browns vs Ravens odds and my analysis below.
Browns vs Ravens Odds Week 18
Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens, January 4th, 4:30 pm ET
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Cleveland Browns | +17.5 (-110) | +1000 | O 42 (-110) |
| Baltimore Ravens | -17.5 (-110) | -2000 | U 42 (-110) |
Odds as of Dec. 30 via bet365
Browns vs Ravens Week 18 Picks
Team scoring first wins game (-280)
Usually you see a bet on the moneyline, point spread or total in these spaces but in a game with this huge point spread and questions about Cleveland's motivation, I only feel comfortable betting a game prop.
Of course, my thinking while making this bet is the Ravens will be the first team to score and eventually win the game. I'm banking on Baltimore scoring first and, if they do, I'll essentially be getting a big discount on the Ravens moneyline. The risk here is that if the Browns score first, I'll be needing Cleveland to win the game outright.
Cleveland hasn't drawn first blood in a game since Week 8, meanwhile the Ravens have scored first in four straight games. A rabid fanbase excited to help their team secure the No. 3 seed an ensure a home playoff game the following week should help matters especially if the Browns get the ball first.
Whether the Browns start Dorian Thompson-Robinson or Bailey Zappe in this one, it's difficult to imagine either quarterback having much success on the opening drive in this environment.
Browns vs Ravens Week 18 Props
It's a little too early in the week for player props for the Browns vs. Ravens game, but check back here closer to kickoff and I'll let you know my favorite bet for this contest.
Browns vs Ravens Week News
Nobody is sure who the Browns starting quarterback will be in this one. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski was asked who would start after his teams loss to the Dolphins on Sunday and he declined to answer. It's possible Stefanski doesn't even know the answer until he looks at Week 17 tape from Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Expect DTR or former Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe to get the nod.
Browns vs Ravens Week 18 Betting Trends
- Cleveland is 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games
- Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Cleveland is 0-5 SU & ATS in its last 5 games
- Baltimore is 4-1 SU & ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games
- Cleveland is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
- Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games against Baltimore
- The total has gone OVER in 12 of Baltimore's last 16 games
