Browns and Bears Best Bets

Cleveland and Chicago are getting together this Sunday for what is shaping up to be a very old-school kind of game. Here are this week's best bets for Browns vs Bears.

Cleveland and Chicago are getting together for a game that both teams need for their seasons. Chicago's back is against the wall, a win on Sunday keep's their season alive. Cleveland does not need a win, but getting to nine-and-five inches them closer to clinching a playoff birth.

This game specifically has the potential to be an ugly one. The forecast is calling for rain for at least the first half and wind gusts of up to 30 miles per hour. These sloppy conditions will change the way this one is played. Here are the three best bets for Sunday's Browns vs Bears:

Joe Flacco OVER 1.5 Touchdowns (+154)

Kevin Stefanski is known for not letting the weather dictate his play calling. It doesn't matter what the situation is, he will try to find his best matchup and take advantage of it. On Sunday, the Browns' best matchup is anyone going against cornerback Tyrique Stevenson. Stevenson is one of the worst coverage cornerbacks in all of football so expect the Browns to try and exploit him any time they can. 

Dec 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) throws a pass during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium / Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Cedric Tillman OVER 16.5 Yards (-110)

In each of the last three games, Tillman has gone over 20 yards receiving and had his career-high three weeks ago with 55 yards. The Bears will use Jaylon Johnson to take Amari Cooper away, leaving Flacco to use the rest of the guys to beat them. If Tillman gets even a couple of chances, he is going to blow 16.5 yards out of the water.

Justin Fields UNDER 178.5 Yards Passing (-110)

If this game goes the way we expect it, both teams are going to try and lean on their run games and shrink the game. The Bears passing offense isn't great and the Browns cornerback room is back to full strength. It will be tough for this Bears offense to put together a competent passing offense on Sunday.

Dec 10, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) and cornerback Greg Newsome II (0) and safety Ronnie Hickman (33) celebrate after a pass break up during the first half against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports / © Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

BONUS: FIRST QUARTER Browns -1.5 (+136)

First-10 Kevin is back and he was certainly missed. The Browns have scored on their first drive in each of Joe Flacco's first two starts. They may not get a touchdown today but I expect the offense to be clicking early.

Final: Browns -2.5 (-118)

Good teams win, great teams cover. The Browns will find a way to get the job done on Sunday. The spread being -2.5 means that a Dustin Hopkins game-winning field goal gives the Browns the cover! 

Enjoy the Browns vs Bears and always gamble responsibly!