The Cleveland Browns (7-9) visit Acrisure Stadium to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8) on Jan. 8. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Pittsburgh.
The Steelers are betting favorites in Week 18, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Browns vs. Steelers Over/Under is 40.5 total points for the game.
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Browns vs. Steelers Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Steelers will win this Week 18 game with 62.3% confidence.
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Steelers will cover the spread this Week 18 with 53.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Browns and Steelers, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Browns Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Browns players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Jacoby Brissett has hit the Completions Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 70% ROI)
- Jacoby Brissett has hit the Passing Yards Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.85 Units / 70% ROI)
- Amari Cooper has hit the Receptions Under in 7 of his last 8 away games (+5.85 Units / 56% ROI)
- Donovan Peoples-Jones has hit the Receptions Over in 7 of his last 9 away games (+5.75 Units / 59% ROI)
- Donovan Peoples-Jones has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 9 away games (+4.70 Units / 46% ROI)
Best Steelers Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Steelers players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Kenny Pickett has hit the TD Passes Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.45 Units / 40% ROI)
- Kenny Pickett has hit the Interceptions Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+6.25 Units / 48% ROI)
- Pat Freiermuth has hit the Receptions Over in 6 of his last 7 games at home (+5.25 Units / 62% ROI)
- Kenny Pickett has hit the Pass Attempts Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 79% ROI)
- Kenny Pickett has hit the Completions Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 75% ROI)
Browns Best Bets for Week 18:
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 11 games (+10.00 Units / 85% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have scored first in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.35 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have covered the 1Q Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.75 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.65 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Cleveland Browns have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 games (+6.10 Units / 27% ROI)
Steelers Best Bets for Week 18:
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the 2H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+6.85 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the 2H Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games at home (+6.45 Units / 63% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+5.70 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 games (+4.50 Units / 28% ROI)
Browns Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Browns have gone 8-8 (-0.95 Units / -5.43% ROI).
- Browns are 7-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.8 Units / -16.49% ROI
- Browns are 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.23% ROI
- Browns are 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / ROI
Steelers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Steelers have gone 9-6 (+2.4 Units / 13.71% ROI).
- Steelers are 8-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.75 Units / 21.31% ROI
- Steelers are 6-10 when betting the Over for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
- Steelers are 10-6 when betting the Under for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
Cleveland Browns: Keys to the Game vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Browns are winless (0-9) when rushing for less than 100 yards since the 2021 season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .336.
The Browns are winless (0-3) when allowing 250 or more passing yards this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .480.
The Browns are winless (0-3) when rushing at least 4 yards less than 5 times in a game this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .351.
The Browns are 1-8 (.111) when allowing 22 or more points this season — 7th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .277.