What time does the Raiders vs Browns kick off?
Kickoff from FirstEnergy Stadium is set for 5 p.m. ET. Las Vegas is favored by three points in the latest Browns vs. Raiders odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is 41. Before locking in your Raiders vs. Browns picks, be sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
Why was the Raiders game moved from Saturday to Monday?
The Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns had their Week 15 game moved from Saturday to Monday due to an unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak, and the Browns were decimated by the virus.
How does Sportsline’s spread predict the Raiders vs Browns pick?
SportsLine’s model is leaning over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 41 points. The model also says one side of the spread cashes in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the model’s Raiders vs. Browns picks at SportsLine.
How many times have the Raiders won against the Browns?
The Raiders have won three straight against the Browns, including their last meeting, a 16-6 road victory in Week 8 last season. The two squads combined for five field goals in that game with a Derek Carr-to-Hunter Renfrow connection in the fourth quarter the only touchdown.
Who is favored to win Browns Raiders game?
Las Vegas is favored by three points in the latest Browns vs. Raiders odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Over-Under is 41.
What is the spread on the Raiders Cleveland game?
The Browns average 21.4 points per game, 6.3 fewer than the Raiders surrender (27.7). Cleveland is 2-2 against the spread and 2-2 overall in games when it scores more than 27.7 points.
Why did the Browns line move so much?
Because of the COVID-19 cases on the Cleveland Browns’ roster, their game with the Las Vegas Raiders was moved from Saturday to Monday night. And with the Browns’ roster in such a tenuous position, the point spread has been all over the place since it was first posted early last week.
Writer: Wendi Oliveros
It will be a challenge to figure out who will be healthy and eligible in the midst of this COVID-tastrophe for the Cleveland Browns on Monday against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Writer: Ben Donahue
In a somewhat shocking move, the NFL showed compassion and empathy by moving the Browns/Raiders game to Monday.
Writer: Rocco Nuosci
COVID may have hit the Cleveland Browns roster a bit too hard this week.
Money line
The BROWNS (-160) are worth playing, even with the team down a handful of key players due to the reserve/COVID list. However, tread lightly as the odds have been steamed up from -115 to -160. QB Case Keenum started a game against the Denver Broncos at home earlier this season, and the Browns picked up a 17-14 win.
Against the spread
The BROWNS -2.5 (-133) are now at a better price than the moneyline, and you’ll get some insurance here. If you want to hammer this side and skip the moneyline, go for it.
Raiders vs. Browns betting trends
The Raiders have only won one game in their last six, both outright and against the spread (ATS) — that game being the overtime win against Dallas in Week 12. That’s also the only game the Raiders have scored more than 16 points in the same six-game stretch.
Raiders vs. Browns prediction
The score here will depend on how the Browns’ offense performs on the day. But this is too big of a game for a wilting Raiders team just trying to crawl to the end of the season on damage control. Myles Garrett and Co.
The best bets for Monday’s AFC matchup
The Las Vegas Raiders and Cleveland Browns had their Week 15 game moved from Saturday to Monday due to an unprecedented COVID-19 outbreak, and the Browns were decimated by the virus.
How to watch
Date: Monday, Dec. 20 | Time: 5 p.m. ET
Location: FirstEnergy Stadium (Cleveland)
TV: NFL Network | Stream: fuboTV ( try for free)
Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds: Raiders -3, O/U 41
Line movement
This line has seen plenty of movement. It reopened at Browns -5.5 last Tuesday, rose to Browns -6.5 on Sunday, fell to Browns -6 on Tuesday and then finally flipped to Raiders -1 by Wednesday due to multiple positive tests. From there it began to rise in favor of Vegas, as it climbed to Raiders -4 on Thursday.
Player props
Derek Carr passing yards: Over 241.5 (-115). The Raiders hate running the ball. They are tied for having the second-worst run offense in the league with an average of 84.6 rushing yards recorded per game. Carr is fourth in the NFL in passing yards although you never know what you are going to get week in, week out.
Las Vegas (6-7) at Cleveland (7-6)
Kickoff: Monday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. ET
TV: NFL Network
Spread: Browns -3
Three Things to Watch
1. Who is available?
The Browns’ roster issues due to a COVID-19 outbreak are the main reason this game was moved. As of Friday afternoon when the schedule change was announced, Cleveland had 20 members of the active roster on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and head coach Kevin Stefanski also tested positive.
Final Analysis
Between the Browns’ COVID issues and the scheduling change, there is so much uncertainty now surrounding this game. Not surprisingly, the line totally shifted from Cleveland earlier in the week but it could go back to the home team now that the game itself has been pushed back.
