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Game time: October 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium — Indianapolis, IN

Article updated Oct 13, 2:35 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

0 and the game total is 40.5 points. Injury updates include Browns G Joel Bitonio out, and QB Baker Mayfield, RB Nick Chubb, G Austin Corbett, C JC Tretter, TE Pharaoh Brown,

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0 and the game total is 40.5 points. Injury updates include Browns G Joel Bitonio out, and QB Baker Mayfield, RB Nick Chubb, G Austin Corbett, C JC Tretter, TE Pharaoh Brown, CB Denzel Ward and LB Joe Schobert questionable. For the Colts, QB Jacoby Brissett and RB Marlon Mack are out, while TE Jack Doyle, WR Parris Campbell, C Ryan Kelly, OT Chaz Green, and CB Pierre Desir are questionable.

Game Info

When: Sunday, 10/22/2023 @ 1:00pm EST

Where: Lucas Oil Stadium Stadium Browns vs Colts Betting Odds Moneyline: Browns -158 | Colts +138

Spread: Browns -3 (-110) | Colts +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 40.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 61%.

Cleveland Browns

Cleveland earned an impressive victory over San Francisco last week, dominating in key areas of the game. The Niners were unable to get much going on offense as they managed just 215 total yards and an average of 3.6 yards per passing completion. QB PJ Walker filled in for Deshaun Watson, connecting on 18-of-34 passing attempts, including four to WR Amari Cooper for 108 yards. The Browns' rushing attack was the driving force, garnering 160 yards with 34 carries. Cleveland is currently 3-2 (3-2 ATS) and has a power ranking of 13. Their offense ranks 23rd in the league, averaging 19.0 points per game, and their defense ranks 4th, giving up an average of 15.4 points per game. In total offense their rank 19th, averaging 319.8 total yards, and on third downs, they convert 30.5 percent (31st). They also boast a 9th ranking in red zone offense, scoring a touchdown on 58.3 percent of their opportunities. Lastly, their defense has 15 sacks and two interceptions on the year, while limiting opponents to convert 23.0 percent of their third down attempts and score a touchdown 66.6 percent of the time in the red zone (26th). Bettors should anticipate more of the same on Sunday versus the Colts.

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Indianapolis Colts Analysis

The Indianapolis Colts were outmatched in Jacksonville last week, losing by 17 points despite outgaining the Jaguars by 121 total yards. QB Gardner Minshew, filling in for the injured Anthony Richardson, threw three interceptions and the Colts' ground game totaled just 44 yards. Offense: scoring an average of 24.00 per game (ranked 10th) Defense: giving up an average of 23.00 points per game (ranked 22nd) Overall Record: 3-3 (3-3 ATS) Last 3 games ATS: 2-1 Sacks: 18 Interceptions: 4 Minshew was unable to provide similar spark to Richardson, averaging just 6.0 yards per passing completion. Running backs Zack Moss and Jonathan Taylor combined for just 40 yards on 15 carries. Indianapolis averages 345.3 total yards (10th) per game, 228.7 passing yards (10th), and 116.7 rushing yards (14th). The Colts also convert 38.3 percent of their third-down attempts (18th) and find the end zone on 55.0 percent of their visits to the red zone (16th). Defensively they allow 357.2 total yards (26th) per game, 243.7 passing yards (23rd), and 113.5 rushing yards (19th). Opponents convert 37.5 percent of their third down attempts (11th) and find the end zone on 57.8 percent of their trips to the red zone (21st).

5. Bet on the Colts to Cover the Spread with Walker or Minshew Under Center, Despite Uncertainty Over Watson and Hunt

Walker may be under center this Sunday, but there is still doubt surrounding Watson's likely appearance. Last week, Minshew's return to Jacksonville was less than successful as he was intercepted three times. His QBR of 54.2 and completion rate of 70.3 percent in his first three games this season, however, indicate that he can still be an asset for the Colts offense and provide balance to their run game. The Browns have had success passing against the 49ers, but it is uncertain whether they can replicate it with Hunt questionable for Sunday and the Colts putting up 18 sacks, tying for fifth-most in the NFL. I'm going to place my bet on the Colts to cover at +3.

Written by Brycet Published on 10/20/2023 Category: NFL Picks

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Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Cleveland Browns-142 → -182Moved
  • Moneyline · Indianapolis Colts+120 → +160Moved
  • Spread · Cleveland Browns-2.5 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Indianapolis Colts+2.5 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over42.5 (-110) → 40 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under42.5 (-110) → 40 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Cleveland Browns
3-2 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 2-7-1 O/U
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Indianapolis Colts
3-3 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
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Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-10-13T06:35:29.354Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

0 and the game total is 40.5 points. Injury updates include Browns G Joel Bitonio out, and QB Baker Mayfield, RB Nick Chubb, G Austin Corbett, C JC Tretter, TE Pharaoh Brown, CB Denzel Ward and LB Joe Schobert questionable. For the Colts, QB Jacoby Brissett and RB Marlon Mack are out, while TE Jack Doyle, WR Parris Campbell, C Ryan Kelly, OT Chaz Green, and CB Pierre Desir are questionable.

The Indianapolis Colts were outmatched in Jacksonville last week, losing by 17 points despite outgaining the Jaguars by 121 total yards. QB Gardner Minshew, filling in for the injured Anthony Richardson, threw three interceptions and the Colts' ground game totaled just 44 yards. Offense: scoring an average of 24.00 per game (ranked 10th) Defense: giving up an average of 23.00 points per game (ranked 22nd) Overall Record: 3-3 (3-3 ATS) Last 3 games ATS: 2-1 Sacks: 18 Interceptions: 4 Minshew was unable to provide similar spark to Richardson, averaging just 6.0 yards per passing completion. Running backs Zack Moss and Jonathan Taylor combined for just 40 yards on 15 carries. Indianapolis averages 345.3 total yards (10th) per game, 228.7 passing yards (10th), and 116.7 rushing yards (14th). The Colts also convert 38.3 percent of their third-down attempts (18th) and find the end zone on 55.0 percent of their visits to the red zone (16th). Defensively they allow 357.2 total yards (26th) per game, 243.7 passing yards (23rd), and 113.5 rushing yards (19th). Opponents convert 37.5 percent of their third down attempts (11th) and find the end zone on 57.8 percent of their trips to the red zone (21st).

Walker may be under center this Sunday, but there is still doubt surrounding Watson's likely appearance. Last week, Minshew's return to Jacksonville was less than successful as he was intercepted three times. His QBR of 54.2 and completion rate of 70.3 percent in his first three games this season, however, indicate that he can still be an asset for the Colts offense and provide balance to their run game. The Browns have had success passing against the 49ers, but it is uncertain whether they can replicate it with Hunt questionable for Sunday and the Colts putting up 18 sacks, tying for fifth-most in the NFL. I'm going to place my bet on the Colts to cover at +3.

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Cleveland Browns defeated Indianapolis Colts 39-38

Cleveland Browns defeated Indianapolis Colts 39-38 on October 22, 2023, a 1-point decision in the series. Cleveland Browns' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 20-7. Against SportsJaw's recorded Cleveland Browns -3.5 (-110) spread, Indianapolis Colts covered, while the 77 combined points finished over the recorded total of 40.

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  • Flyerscott67Spread · Cleveland Browns -3.5 (-110)Loss
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