Titans vs Browns Odds - Browns will slow Johnson, White
Titans vs Browns odds makers have set an even line for this contest, but the Browns should be more interested in the win. Head coach Eric Mangini tore into his team after they were shut out in their preseason opener and they responded in Week 2. Online betting cappers should expect them to keep on rolling again this week.
Titans vs Browns odds: PICK
- WHAT: NFL betting
- WHEN: Saturday, August 29th – 7:30 PM ET
- WHERE: Cleveland Browns Stadium – Cleveland, OH
- PICK: Browns
Titans vs Browns odds maker breakdown: Offense The Titans offense typically lives off of the running game, but in the preseason, their tandem of smash-and-dash haven’t been doing any smashing or dashing. Part of the problem has been the loss of center Kevin Mawae, who will be out until the regular season opener. Without the running game, the Titans offense is lacking some bite. The Browns offense came to life in Week 2 of the preseason as their running game got going. The Browns have apparently found some depth at running back, as sixth-round pick James Davis has been a surprising gem behind Jamal Lewis. Also, the battle of Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn has provided good quarterbacking. Betting Edge: Browns
Titans vs Browns odds maker breakdown: Defense On paper, NFL betting cappers would say that the Titans have the better defense, but they have been struggling this preseason. They have allowed at least 18 points in each of their three preseason games and have given 68 points in total. They have little depth behind the starters and they tend to give up lots of points once the first-stringers get on the sideline. For the Browns, Mangini has his defense heading in the right direction as they’ve given up just 27 points in two preseason games. They’ve been playing with far more discipline, which is among the more notable improvements. Betting Edge: Even
Titans vs Browns odds maker breakdown: Special Teams The Browns have a big edge in this category as return man Josh Cribbs has been tearing it up in the preseason. He had a punt return for a touchdown last week and another kickoff return for a touchdown that was called back. The kicking games are about even. Betting Edge: Browns
Titans vs Browns odds maker breakdown: Notable Injuries The Titans are without starting center Kevin Mawae, which has impacted their running game, but aside from that both teams are healthy. Betting Edge: Browns
Titans vs Browns betting breakdown: Outlook and Pick The line in the sportsbook is a PICK, but the Browns should have more interest in winning this game. The Titans know what they have on their roster, and they know their identity. For the Browns, they are the ones that need to establish themselves, which is why this game is more important to them. STAN’S PICK: Browns PICK
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