NFL Prop Bets: New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns - Week 9
The Cleveland Browns (5-3) face the New Orleans Saints (2-5) at Caesars Superdome for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Saints started the week as 3.0-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 2.5, leaving the Saints at -142 and Browns at +120.
The total points line is set at 43.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 23-20 New Orleans.
- The Browns (-108) have a 5-3-0 ATS record this season, while the Saints (-112) hold a record of 3-4-0.
- The Browns have a 4-4-0 O/U record this season (meaning four games have gone over the total points line and four have gone under). The Saints have a 4-3-0 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Browns are averaging 17.4 points per game this season (29th in the league). Comparatively, the Saints are performing better, averaging 23.1 (14th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 301.9, the Browns rank 24th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Saints rank 23rd with 315.7 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Browns are giving up 323.5 per game this season (14th in the league), outperforming the Saints, who are giving up an average of 372.7 (28th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Browns have recorded 204.3 passing yards per game this season (22nd in the league). Comparatively, the Saints' defense has given up 233.3 passing yards per game (23rd).
- Meanwhile, the Saints have recorded 229.7 passing yards per game this season (14th in the league), while the Browns' defense has given up 196.6 passing yards per game (6th).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Browns have recorded 97.6 rushing yards per game this season (24th in the league). The Saints have performed at a poor level when defending the run and rank among the worst teams in the league (29th), allowing 139.4 per game.
- On the other hand, the Saints have recorded 86.0 rushing yards per game this season (28th in the league), while the Browns are giving up 126.9 rushing yards per game (24th).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Browns have recorded 10 total takeaways this season (T12th in the league), while the Saints have recorded 9 (T18th).
- On offense, the Browns have recorded 11 total giveaways this season (T19th in the league), while the Saints have recorded 13 (27th).
First to Score
The Browns are -120 to score first, while the Saints are -110.
- The Browns have scored first in one of their eight games this season.
- The Saints have scored first in zero of their seven games this season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Browns are +100 to record the first touchdown, while the Saints are -125.
- The Browns have recorded the first touchdown in one of their eight games this season.
- The Saints have recorded the first touchdown in two of their seven games this season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Touchdown | 0 / 8 | +260 |
| Cleveland Field Goal | 1 / 8 | +268 |
| Cleveland Safety | 0 / 8 | +5300 |
| New Orleans Touchdown | 0 / 7 | +241 |
| New Orleans Field Goal | 0 / 7 | +333 |
| New Orleans Safety | 0 / 7 | +5400 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Browns are +105 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Saints are -129.
- The Browns have been the first to score 10 points in two of their eight games this season.
- The Saints have been the first to score 10 points in zero of their seven games this season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Saints are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -118, while the Browns are -102.
- The Browns have a 0-7-1 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Saints hold a record of 1-6-0.
Last Time They Met
The Saints recorded a 35-14 victory over the Browns at Caesars Superdome when these teams last met in Week 11, 2024. The Saints have now won three straight against the Browns.
