Browns vs. Chiefs Pick
Two teams with nothing on the line but pride will square off at Arrowhead Stadium in Week 15 when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Cleveland Browns at 1:00PM ET on Sunday.
The Browns beat the Steelers 13-6 as a 9.5-point underdog in Week 14, while the combined score went under the posted total of 34.5 points. Chris Jennings ran for the only touchdown in the game, and Cleveland’s defense shut down Pittsburgh’s offense.
The Chiefs lost to the Bills 16-10 as a 2.5-point underdog in Week 14, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 38 points. Matt Cassel passed for 224 yards with four interceptions for KC, while Jamaal Charles rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com have made the Chiefs 2-point favorites over the Browns in Week 15. The over/under total for Sunday’s game has been set at 37 points.
The Browns are 4-1 against the spread in their last five games and 4-1 ATS in their last five games on the road. The Chiefs are just 5-10 ATS in their last 15 games and 2-6 against the number in their last eight games at home.
These two teams have nothing to play for and usually, the home team presents the most value in these types of games. But Cleveland has looked like a different team the past couple weeks and Brady Quinn is playing with more confidence than he ever has at any point in his career.
Kansas City’s defense has been brutal this season and Quinn might be able to continue on the hot streak that he’s currently on. Charles presents a problem for Cleveland’s defense, but Eric Mangini’s squad has actually played fairly well on that side of the ball of late, so the Browns should be able to somewhat contain him.
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Browns +2 and the under 37. Neither of these teams can score and outside of Charles and Josh Cribbs, neither has playmakers. Expect a dull, boring game, but also a Cleveland cover. (It would be advised to take Cleveland on the moneyline in this situation given how low the point spread is.)
Our NFL Week 15 Free Pick for this matchup is: CLEVELAND BROWNS +2 and UNDER 37.
Browns vs. Chiefs Current Odds
319 Cleveland Browns +2 Over 37
320 Kansas City Chiefs –2 Under 37
Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Cleveland is 2-17 SU in its last 19 games
Kansas City is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Kansas City is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games at home
NFL Week 15 Injury Report
CLEVELAND
[WR] 08/20/2009 – Donte Stallworth out for season ( Suspension )
[OG] 09/01/2009 – Ryan Tucker IR ( Knee )
[OG] 09/01/2009 – Fred Weary IR ( Leg )
[RB] 10/03/2009 – James Davis IR ( Shoulder )
[LB] 10/20/2009 – D’Qwell Jackson IR ( Pectoral )
[LB] 11/03/2009 – Eric Barton IR ( Neck )
[TE] 11/19/2009 – Steve Heiden IR ( Ankle )
[P] 11/19/2009 – Dave Zastudil IR ( Knee )
[DE] 12/10/2009 – Kenyon Coleman "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City ( Knee )
[DT] 11/30/2009 – Shaun Rogers IR ( Ankle )
[FS] 12/03/2009 – Brodney Pool IR ( Concussion )
[RB] 12/02/2009 – Jamal Lewis IR ( Head )
[TE] 09/06/2009 – Evan Moore IR ( Undisclosed )
[DE] 12/07/2009 – C.J. Mosley IR ( Leg )
[G] 12/10/2009 – Rex Hadnot "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City ( Knee )
[WR] 12/17/2009 – Josh Cribbs "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City ( Ankle )
[DB] 12/17/2009 – Eric Wright "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City ( Hamstring )
[DB] 12/17/2009 – Raymond Ventrone "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City ( Finger )
[FB] 12/17/2009 – Lawrence Vickers "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City ( Hamstring )
[LB] 12/17/2009 – David Bowens "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City ( Knee )
[DL] 12/17/2009 – Robaire Smith "?" Sunday vs. Kansas City ( Groin )
KANSAS CITY
[WR] 09/01/2009 – Devard Darling IR ( Knee )
[S] 11/04/2009 – Jarrad Page IR ( Shoulder )
[RB] 10/15/2009 – Jackie Battle IR ( Shoulder )
[OL] 11/11/2009 – Mike Goff IR ( Shoulder )
[WR] 12/13/2009 – Dwayne Bowe probable Sunday vs. Cleveland ( Suspension Served )
[CB] 11/25/2009 – Maurice Leggett IR ( Shoulder )
[RB] 12/05/2009 – Kolby Smith IR ( Ankle )
[RB] 12/13/2009 – Dantrell Savage "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland ( Ankle )
[LB] 12/13/2009 – Justin Rogers "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland ( Thigh )
[DE] 12/13/2009 – Glenn Dorsey injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland ( Knee )
[DE] 12/17/2009 – Wallace Gilberry "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland ( Back )
[G] 12/17/2009 – Brian Walters "?" Sunday vs. Cleveland ( Hamstring )
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Posted: 12/20/09 7:25AM ET