Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8/23/19 - NFL Betting Odds & Picks
Cleveland Browns vs. Tampa Bay Bcccaneers
NFL: 7:30 PM EST
Aug. 23, 2019
TV: NA
Latest Odds : CLE -2.5 Total 42.5
The Cleveland Browns are set to visit Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida for a Week 3 preseason clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Cleveland Browns come into this matchup with a 2-0 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent game against the Indianapolis Colts, 21-18. Garrett Gilbert looks like an option to back up Baker Mayfield, especially after he connected on 13 of his 19 pass attempts for 151 yards and 2 TDs. WR D.J. Montgomery had a big game for the Cleveland Browns as he racked up 3 catches for 77 yards.
The Cleveland Browns were able to win the game against the Indianapolis Colts, but their pass defense needs to be better as they allowed a total of 309 yards. Rookie safety Sheldrick Redwine had a big game for the Cleveland Browns as he led the way with 7 tackles. DB Phillip Gaines had a solid outing in the secondary as he contributed a pass deflection and a TFL. Rookie DE Wyatt Ray was able to get into the Colts backfield and contributed 1 sack and 1 TFL.
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers come into this matchup with a 1-1 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their recent game against the Miami Dolphins, 16-14. QB Ryan Griffin has had a big preseason, and he once again continued that success as he connected on 14 of his 21 attempts for a total of 201 yards and a TD. Rookie TE Tanner Hudson was the top target for Tampa Bay as he hauled in 6 catches for 93 yards and a TD.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were solid on the defensive side of the ball as they held the Miami Dolphins to only one TD all game, and they were able to force a turnover which was monumental. Rookie safety Lukas Denis had a big game from the secondary as he contributed a team-high 5 tackles. LB Demone Harris was in the Dolphins backfield a ton as he contributed 2 TFL and 1 sack. Rookie CB Jamel Dean was able to bring down the lone interception of the game for the Buccaneers.
Recent Betting Trends:
Browns are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Buccaneers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Browns last 5 games overall.
Under is 5-1 in Buccaneers last 6 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +2.5
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had success ATS when going against the Cleveland Browns as they have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 meetings. The Cleveland Browns struggled to keep the Indianapolis Colts from doing some damage through the air as they threw for 300 yards, and that could cause some problems on the road against an air-friendly team like the Bucs. QB Ryan Griffin is having an amazing preseason for Tampa Bay as he has combined for 531 yards and 3 TDs through 3 games. The Browns will need to make an extensive effort to keep Griffin from doing some damage, but he is a veteran backup and won’t be caught up. Final Score Prediction, Cleveland Browns win but fail to cover ATS 21-20.