The Dallas Cowboys will travel to Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio, to face the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, September 8, at 4:25 PM ET. This NFL betting opportunity has the Browns favored with a point spread of -2.5 (-110).
The Cowboys finished first in the NFC East and went 12-5 last year. Their terrific season ended in disappointment after a 48-32 defeat to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Wild Card game.
The offense was stellar, and they have consistently put up big numbers over the last few years. Unfortunately, despite keeping Dak Prescott, they lost many great players in key positions offensively.
Many elite offensive players now have to take on more responsibilities, so there is not as much depth here. Their defense was great, too, but not all core members returned. They have a new defensive coordinator and have a rookie, Caelen Carson, starting at cornerback.
The Cowboys' offense was the best last year, scoring 29.9 points per game. However, they allowed 18.5 points per game and ranked fifth. The roster changes they made in the offseason will make this difficult to replicate.
The Browns capped off their previous season with a second-place finish in the AFC North and went 11-6. This was a great improvement from the year prior when they went 7-10. However, they were demolished in the AFC Wild Card 45-15 to the Houston Texans to end the season.
Deshaun Watson is back and healthy at quarterback, and they have added depth to their offensive line. This should bode well for the offense, but they will be without their star running back, Nick Chubb, due to his knee.
One key factor that helped their season last year was their defense. They have many core pieces back and will be difficult to score against in passing and rushing. If Watson has a great season, this team will likely go far.
The Browns put together 23.3 points a game last year, ranking 10th. Their defense allowed 21.3 points a game from opponents, which ranked 13th. They have a great opportunity to improve on these numbers this season with their positive moves.
MyBookie gives you appealing NFL betting odds for the upcoming Dallas Cowboys vs. Cleveland Browns showdown, with the Browns as 2.5-point favorites. Market analysis suggests the Browns have a 48.1 percent chance of victory.
The Cowboys might have some offensive issues against an improved Browns' defense. But the Browns' offense might need some time to acclimate back to Watson, and it will be up against a great Cowboys defense.
