NFL Week 13 wraps up tonight with a Monday Night Football matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos.
The Broncos are 6.5-point favorites at BetMGM. Bettors love Denver at that number, as 79% of the handle is on the Broncos to cover, with 73% of the handle on Denver ML (-275) per BetMGM's data. As Bo Nix improves, the public grows increasingly confident in Denver's future.
It's all receivers for prop bet action, with bettors loving OVER receiving yards on top wideouts Courtland Sutton (DEN) and Jerry Jeudy (CLE).
Below, I'll highlight where the betting action is for the Week 13 Monday Night Football game and what we can learn from the Browns vs Broncos handle:
Browns vs Broncos Betting Handle
Browns vs Broncos, Dec. 2, 8:15 pm ET
| Team | Spread | % Bets | % Handle | Total | % Bets | % Handle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | +6.5 | 20% | 21% | O42.0 | 56% | 46% |
| Denver Broncos | -6.5 | 80% | 79% | U42.0 | 44% | 54% |
Betting Handle per BetMGM
Is Broncos ML or Spread The Play?
The books offered solid value at Broncos ML -250 when the odds opened at BetMGM. That number has since moved to -275, which isn't a super tasty standalone bet, but it can be parlayed with other games later in the week.
Our NFL expert Tony Farmer is very keen on the Broncos ML, though he admits that he got the bet at -230. As Tony lays out in the Browns vs Broncos expert picks, Jameis Winston may be hyped after last week’s win, but he’s still a mediocre QB leading a mediocre Browns team.
Meanwhile, the Broncos are playoff contenders with one of the NFL’s best home-field advantages. With Denver incentivized to win and its playoff berth within reach, take the Broncos’ moneyline. That's also where the sharps (and public) are betting ahead of MNF. The handle and ticket percentages suggest bettors are very bullish on the Broncos to cover -6.5 and win outright.
If you're not interested in game picks for tonight's Browns vs Broncos MNF contest, BetMGM has also provided us the most bet on Browns vs Broncos player props, in terms of number of tickets:
Five Most Bet Browns vs Broncos Player Props
- Courtland Sutton OVER 61.5 receiving yards (-115)
- Jerry Jeudy OVER 57.5 receiving yards (-135)
- Courtland Sutton OVER 22.5 longest reception (-140)
- Devaugh Vele OVER 34.5 receiving yards (-120)
- Jameis Winston OVER 21.5 pass completions (-110)
We've got tons of action on Courtland Sutton in this matchup for good reason. The Browns struggle to cover No. 1 wide receivers this year as they rank 28th in the NFL covering the position according to FTNFantasy.com. That's a welcome sight for Sutton, who has at least six catches and 70 yards in each of his last six games.
Bettors also have extreme faith in Sutton's deep-ball abilities. He and Bo Nix, the sudden contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year, have cooked up quite the chemistry, leading to Sutton's longest reception going OVER 22.5 yards in four of the last five games.
Five most Bet Browns vs Broncos Players for Anytime TD
- Nick Chubb +140
- Courtland Sutton +155
- Javonte Williams +145
- Bo Nix +200
- David Njoku +275
Five Most Bet Browns vs Broncos Players For First TD
- Nick Chubb +850
- Courtland Sutton +800
- Javonte Williams +700
- Jerry Jeudy +1000
- David Njoku +1400
I love Sutton to score at +155. Sutton has been pivotal to Nix’s recent success, finding the end zone three times in the past three games, including two touchdowns against the Raiders in Week 12. As the team’s top target, he’s racked up 18 red zone opportunities — just one shy of the rest of the wide receiver group combined.
As mentioned earlier, Cleveland’s defense isn’t as formidable as it once was, with weaknesses that have led to nearly 1.5 passing touchdowns allowed per game. Nix is set for a big night, and if there are two or more passing touchdowns to be had, you can count on Sutton snagging one under the Monday Night lights.
