NFL Prop Bets: Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals - Week 1

The Cincinnati Bengals (0-0) face the Cleveland Browns (0-0) at Huntington Bank Field for Week 1. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Bengals are favored to win at -240, currently marked as 5.5-point favorites, while the Browns are at +195.

The total points line is set at 44.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -106, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 25-20 Cincinnati.

  • The Bengals (-110) had a 10-6-1 ATS record last season, while the Browns (-110) held a record of 4-13-0.

Points on the board

  • The Bengals averaged 27.8 points per game last season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Browns averaged only 15.2 (32nd).
  • Defensively, the Bengals conceded 25.5 points per game last season (T25th in the league), while the Browns gave up an average of 25.6 points (T27th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 365.5, the Bengals ranked 9th in the league for total yards per game last season. Comparatively, the Browns ranked 28th with just 300.8 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Bengals gave up 348.3 per game last season (25th in the league), while the Browns have allowed an average of 342.1 (19th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Bengals averaged 272.9 passing yards per game last season (1st in the league). Comparatively, the Browns' defense gave up 212.4 passing yards per game (12th) last season.
  • Meanwhile, the Browns averaged 206.2 passing yards per game last season (22nd in the league), while the Bengals' defense gave up 223.5 passing yards per game (21st) during the 2024 season.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Bengals averaged 92.6 rushing yards per game last season (30th in the league). Conversely, the Browns gave up 129.7 rushing yards per game (21st).
  • On the other hand, the Browns averaged 94.6 rushing yards per game last season (29th in the league), while the Bengals gave up 124.8 rushing yards per game (19th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Bengals recorded 25 total takeaways last season (T7th in the league), while the Browns failed to perform at the same level, recording 12 (T30th).
  • On offense, the Bengals recorded 22 total giveaways last season (T19th in the league), bettering the Browns' number of 34 (T31st).

First to Score

The Bengals are -145 to score first, while the Browns are +114.

  • The Bengals scored first in 11 of their 17 games last season.
  • The Browns scored first in five of their 17 games last season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

  • The Bengals recorded the first touchdown in 11 of their 17 games last season.
  • The Browns recorded the first touchdown in five of their 17 games last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Cincinnati Touchdown9 / 17
    Cincinnati Field Goal2 / 17
    Cincinnati Safety0 / 17
    Cleveland Touchdown3 / 17
    Cleveland Field Goal2 / 17
    Cleveland Safety0 / 17

Which team will get a quick start?

The Bengals are -180 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Browns are +140.

  • The Bengals were the first to score 10 points in 11 of their 17 games last season.
  • The Browns were the first to score 10 points in four of their 17 games last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • The Bengals had an 8-4-5 first quarter W/L/T record last season, while the Browns held a record of 4-9-4.

Last Time They Met

The Bengals recorded a 24-6 victory over the Browns at Paycor Stadium when these teams last met in Week 16, 2024. The Bengals have now won three straight against the Browns.