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NFL Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns - Week 8

The Cleveland Browns (5-2) face the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) at Acrisure Stadium for Week 8. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Steelers are favored to win at -180, currently marked as 3.5-point favorites, while the Browns are at +150.

The total points line is set at 39.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 22-18 Pittsburgh.

  • These teams share a 5-2-0 ATS record this season. The Browns are -108 to cover the spread while the Steelers are -112.
  • The Browns have a 4-3-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and three have gone under). The Steelers also have a 4-3-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

  • The Browns are averaging 19.0 points per game this season (28th in the league). Comparatively, the Steelers are averaging 21.9 (22nd).
  • Defensively, the Browns are giving up 20.9 points per game this season (12th in the league), while the Steelers are giving up an average of 19.7 points (5th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 299.4, the Browns rank 24th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Steelers rank 20th with 323.7 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Browns are giving up 318.1 per game this season (12th in the league), while the Steelers are giving up an average of 303.7 (6th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Browns have recorded 192.7 passing yards per game this season (24th in the league). Comparatively, the Steelers' defense has given up 212.7 passing yards per game (11th).
  • Meanwhile, the Steelers have recorded 217.6 passing yards per game this season (20th in the league), meaning the Browns should look upon this matchup favorably given they've conceded 201.7 passing yards per game (7th).

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Browns have recorded 106.7 rushing yards per game this season (19th in the league). However, they may find it difficult to reach that number against a Steelers defense which ranks 7th for opponent rushing yards, allowing 91.0 per game.
  • On the other hand, the Steelers have recorded 106.1 rushing yards per game this season (20th in the league), while the Browns are giving up 116.4 rushing yards per game (20th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Browns have recorded 9 total takeaways this season (T11th in the league), while the Steelers have recorded 11 (T5th).
  • On offense, the Browns have recorded 9 total giveaways this season (T19th in the league), while the Steelers have recorded 7 (T13th).

First to Score

The Browns are +100 to score first, while the Steelers are -130.

  • The Browns have scored first in one of their seven games this season.
  • The Steelers have scored first in four of their seven games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Browns are +120 to record the first touchdown, while the Steelers are -145.

  • The Browns have recorded the first touchdown in one of their seven games this season.
  • The Steelers have recorded the first touchdown in four of their seven games this season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Cleveland Touchdown0 / 7+303
    Cleveland Field Goal1 / 7+287
    Cleveland Safety0 / 7+5100
    Pittsburgh Touchdown2 / 7+226
    Pittsburgh Field Goal2 / 7+285
    Pittsburgh Safety0 / 7+5700

Which team will get a quick start?

The Browns are +137 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Steelers are -166.

  • The Browns have been the first to score 10 points in two of their seven games this season.
  • The Steelers have been the first to score 10 points in four of their seven games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Steelers are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -142, while the Browns are +120.

  • The Browns have a 0-6-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Steelers hold a record of 4-3-0.

Last Time They Met

The Browns recorded a 27-24 victory over the Steelers at Huntington Bank Field when these teams last met in Week 4, 2026. The Browns have now won five straight at Huntington Bank Field against the Steelers.