The Cleveland Browns visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday, January 1st, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Primary markets for the game show the Browns as spread favorites and on the moneyline. Browns vs. Commanders odds feature a total set at .
This article breaks down everything you need to know before placing a bet in Ohio on the game, including team matchups, key metrics, weather, and the best available NFL Week 17 odds. Click on the odds anywhere in this post to bet now.
HOW TO BET ON BROWNS VS. COMMANDERS ODDS
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BROWNS VS. COMMANDERS PLAYER PROPS
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BROWNS AT COMMANDERS BETTING NEWS & ANGLES
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Washington Weather Forecast At Kickoff
Dry conditions (clear sky) and 13 mph winds are expected at FedExField on Sunday (as of 10:19 AM on December 29), with a high temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit.
Browns vs. Commanders Injury Report
Washington Injuries
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status | Avg. Snap Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Norwell | OG | Shoulder | Questionable | 73.5 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | Ankle | Questionable | 55.6 |
| James Smith-Williams | DE | Concussion | Questionable | 37.2 |
| Armani Rogers | TE | Knee | Questionable | 33.1 |
| Chase Young | DE | Illness | Questionable | 30.0 |
| Jon Bostic | LB | Pectoral | Questionable | 29.8 |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | Quad | Probable | 28.6 |
| Saahdiq Charles | OT | Concussion | Questionable | 26.2 |
| Shaka Toney | DE | Ankle | Questionable | 23.2 |
| Tariq Castro-Fields | CB | Knee | Questionable | 9.5 |
Cleveland Injuries
| Player | Pos. | Injury | Status | Avg. Snap Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedrick Wills Jr. | OT | Back | Questionable | 73.3 |
| Wyatt Teller | OG | Ankle | Probable | 66.0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | Shoulder | Probable | 61.9 |
| Amari Cooper | WR | Hip | Questionable | 59.3 |
| Jordan Elliott | DT | Elbow | Probable | 50.9 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | DE | Concussion | Questionable | 43.9 |
| Kareem Hunt | RB | Shoulder | Probable | 30.5 |
Commanders Offense Vs. Browns Defense
| Commanders Offense | Stats (Rank) | Browns Defense |
|---|---|---|
| 19.0 (24) | Points/Gm | 22.9 (21) |
| 0.3 (16) | Points/Play | 0.4 (17) |
| 336.4 (19) | Yards/Gm | 335.9 (16) |
| 212.7 (19) | Pass Yards/Gm | 201.5 (8) |
| 123.7 (13) | Rush Yards/Gm | 134.3 (25) |
| 5.0 (25) | Yards/Play | 5.6 (20) |
| 6.3 (20) | Yards/Pass | 6.5 (11) |
| 4.0 (27) | Yards/Rush | 4.9 (25) |
| 35.5% (25) | 3rd Down % | 37.5% (8) |
| 52.5% (20) | Red Zone % | 54.7% (14) |
| 19 (13) | Turnovers | 16 (22) |
| 42 (24) | Sacks | 30 (26) |
Browns Offense Vs. Commanders Defense
| Browns Offense | Stats (Rank) | Commanders Defense |
|---|---|---|
| 21.5 (14) | Points/Gm | 20.9 (12) |
| 0.3 (16) | Points/Play | 0.4 (17) |
| 355.1 (10) | Yards/Gm | 313.1 (4) |
| 207.7 (22) | Pass Yards/Gm | 198.6 (7) |
| 147.3 (5) | Rush Yards/Gm | 114.5 (13) |
| 5.3 (18) | Yards/Play | 5.3 (12) |
| 6.3 (20) | Yards/Pass | 6.5 (11) |
| 4.6 (13) | Yards/Rush | 4.5 (19) |
| 38.0% (20) | 3rd Down % | 32.6% (2) |
| 52.9% (19) | Red Zone % | 52.1% (8) |
| 19 (13) | Turnovers | 16 (22) |
| 32 (11) | Sacks | 37 (12) |
BROWNS AT COMMANDERS BETTING INSIGHTS
Why The Browns Can Cover The Spread
This matchup for the Browns against the Commanders plays into Cleveland’s strength on offense of running the football. The Browns are still a top-five rushing offense per PFF. The Commanders have been allowing rushing production of late, ranking as a bottom-ten rush defense per PFF.
While the Browns have struggled defensively in 2022, their ability to rush the quarterback is still elite, grading as a top-ten pass rush per PFF. The Commanders have handed the keys over to turnover-prone Carson Wentz. To make matters worse for Washington, they have allowed the fifth-most pressures in 2022, setting up the Browns’ pass rush to wreak havoc in this spot.
Why The Commanders Can Cover The Spread
Washington can cover this spread with their defense. Browns QB Deshaun Watson has only a 57.7% completion rate in his first four starts, averaging 175.8 passing yards per game while throwing two touchdowns to 3 interceptions. His poor play has resulted in Cleveland averaging 11.0 points over its last three games, the second-worst clip in the NFL during that span. Watson is destined to have another rough outing against Washington’s solid defense. The Commanders have allowed the third-fewest completions (19.0) and seventh-fewest receiving yards (198.6) in 2022. Furthermore, they’re tied for the 12th-most sacks (37) and also have 16 takeaways on the year.
Reasons To Bet The Over
The Browns defense is in play for a potential defensive touchdown, and some turnovers created, with how well they rush the quarterback. We know Carson Wentz makes plenty of mistakes when pressured. A short field or defensive points help speed games up and increase the total points. This scenario allows the potential for this game to go over its point total.
Reasons To Bet The Under
We still haven’t seen the Browns’ offense find its footing with Deshaun Watson at the controls. Carson Wentz hasn’t started a game since early October. Neither offense has been productive of late, nor have they been creating games with numerous plays run. Cleveland’s games average the league’s second-fewest total points since Watson took over (29.8) and have fallen out of the top 12 in average combined plays.
Cleveland has scored only three offensive touchdowns during the last month. Washington’s defense ranks 10th by DVOA and features a top-10-graded pass rush. Due in part to performing better against the pass than the run, opponents facing the Commanders hand off at a top-12 rate during neutral situations (44.8%). It has kept the clock running in their games. Washington operates at the league’s slowest pace. They run at the third-highest rate while games remain close on the season (52.4%), and a league-high 58.9% of the time over the past month. With a solid defense and an inconsistent offense, Washington’s games produce the sixth-fewest total points.
BROWNS AT COMMANDERS MATCHUPS TO WATCH FOR
Nick Chubb vs. Washington’s run defense– Since starting the year red-hot, Nick Chubb’s rushing production has slowed down tremendously. This matchup against the Commanders is a potential get-right spot for the Browns rushing attack. Washington has allowed over 138 rushing yards per game to opposing offenses over its last three games.
Brian Robinson vs. Cleveland’s run defense– Robinson is averaging 17 carries a game over his last five appearances. Teammate Antonio Gibson is unlikely to play this week due to knee and ankle sprains. This should give Robinson plenty of opportunity against a run defense that PFF grades as a bottom-three run unit.
FINAL THOUGHTS
With the Commanders fighting for a playoff spot and Cleveland not playing for anything but pride, I have the Commanders covering the short spread at home this week. Best of luck betting on Browns vs. Commanders odds.
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