| Cleveland Browns (4-12) at Cincinnati Bengals (6-10) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, January 5, 1:00 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH | |||
| Where to Watch: CBS |
Week 18 Matchup
The NFL season is concluding this weekend, and bettors could have a strong game between two AFC North rivals in the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals. With both seasons over, both teams are looking to get a win and hope for a better 2026 next September. While both teams are out of the playoffs, the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals could have a strong game for bettors to win cash.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | +7.5 | +310 | Over 44.5 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | -7.5 | -390 | Under 44.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Cleveland Browns | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| 16.2 | Points Per Game | 24.8 |
| 170.4 | Passing Yards Per Game | 236.4 |
| 95.7 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 90.6 |
| 22.6 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 29.5 |
| 163.8 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 243.3 |
| 114.8 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 148.9 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Cleveland Browns
With the season nearly over, the Cleveland Browns are hoping to end the season with a win after another nightmare season. The Browns’ offense has been a nightmare with them switching quarterbacks in the middle of the season. Cleveland’s quarterbacks have been poor, with Shedeur Sanders being their best quarterback, and he is not doing anything special for a team that is broken. While the Browns’ offense has been near the bottom, their defense has been playing decently, with Myles Garrett hoping to get the sack record against the Bengals. Cleveland’s defensive struggles are mostly in the secondary, but it could play well against the Bengals, even in a losing season.
Cincinnati Bengals
While the Cleveland Browns are struggling, their rivals and neighbors are having another nightmare season in the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals offense has been playing well with Joe Burrow back under center, but are still struggling with poor offensive line play. Burrow has been playing well with Ja’Mar Chase and Tee Higgins, even with the team being in chaos. While the offense has been playing well, the Bengals’ defense has been one of the worst in the league, allowing nearly 30 points a game. The Bengals’ defense has been putrid all season, and could have another poor game for bettors who are betting on them for the under.
Prediction
Both teams are playing poorly this season, but bettors could see the Cincinnati Bengals win this game against the Cleveland Browns to end both their seasons. The Bengals’ offense has been playing better, even in their losses, due to their poor defense, which is better than Cleveland’s. The Browns will be depending on Sanders to play well, and he has not been playing well due to his weak numbers and performance against the Steelers, Bills, and Bears. While both teams are putrid, the Bengals are the safe bet to win but not cover due to both defenses being poor this season.
