Cleveland Browns vs
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Jaguars favored by 3 points as they prepare to face off against the Browns in week 2 showdown

In this week 2 NFL matchup, the Cleveland Browns will be facing off against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are currently favored by 3 points as the home team. Despite no movement in the betting line, both teams are looking to bounce back from week 1 losses. Stay tuned for more insights and analysis on this exciting game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Browns +136 | Jaguars -160
• Spread: Browns +3 (-110) | Jaguars -3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 41.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Jacksonville will win straight-up is 62%.

Cleveland vs Jacksonville Stats

Cleveland Browns

Despite high hopes for the 2024 season with star quarterback Deshaun Watson back in the lineup, the Cleveland Browns have gotten off to a rough start. In week 1, Watson struggled, completing only half of his passes and netting just 169 yards on 45 attempts. The team's lead back, Jerome Ford, also had a subpar performance. Additionally, key player David Njoku suffered an injury that will keep him out of week 2. The Browns defense was also outmatched, allowing Dallas to score 33 points in a blowout loss. Currently ranked 24th in offense and 28th in defense, Cleveland sits at 0-1 on the season, with a power ranking of 18.

Jacksonville Jaguars Analysis

The Jacksonville Jaguars began their 2024 season with high hopes for a fresh start after a disappointing end to the previous season. However, their week 1 game against the Miami Dolphins ended in a bitter defeat, as they blew a 10-point lead in the second half and lost on a last-second field goal. Despite a strong performance from quarterback Trevor Lawrence and running back Tank Bigsby, the Jaguars defense struggled to contain the Dolphins' offense, particularly quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The loss dropped the Jaguars to a power ranking of 22, with a #25 ranking on offense and a #13 ranking on defense. In their last 3 matchups against the Cleveland Browns, the Jaguars have gone 1-2.

Jacksonville Jaguars Favored to Win at Home Against Cleveland Browns by -3 Points

This Sunday, I am favoring the Jacksonville Jaguars to win at home by a margin of -3 points against the Cleveland Browns. Both teams had a challenging start to their season, but the Jaguars show more promise based on their performance in the previous week. Although they struggled to maintain consistency during their last game, they displayed strong play for the majority of the match. The Browns, on the contrary, faced a crushing defeat in their week 1 game at home, despite their strong 8-1 record at their own stadium last season. Considering Jacksonville's loyal fan base and Cleveland's struggles playing away from home, it is likely that the Jaguars will cover the spread of 3 points in this upcoming matchup.

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