Browns vs. Steelers Predictions, Betting Trends and Stats – Week 2

Written By PlayPicks Staff on September 12, 2023 - Last Updated on September 25, 2024

The Cleveland Browns (1-0) are set to match up with the Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1) at Acrisure Stadium on Monday, September 18 at 8:15 PM ET. In their previous tilts, the Browns defeated the Bengals 24-3, and the Steelers lost 30-7 to the 49ers.

The Browns (-2) are slight favorites in their matchup with the Steelers. The over/under is 39 points.

The betting facts in the article below reflect odds as of September 18, 2023 at 7:11 PM ET. See below the latest odds for this game and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Browns Vs Steelers Odds

Favorite Spread Over/Under
Browns -2 39

Browns vs. Steelers Predictions

Computer picks for Browns vs Steelers
ATS pick Over/Under pick
Steelers (+2) Under (39)

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Team Stat Rankings (2022)

Browns Steelers
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 21.2 (18) 18.1 (26)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 22.4 (20) 20.4 (10)
Off. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.3 (17) 4.9 (27)
Def. Yards per Play (Rank) 5.4 (15) 5.5 (20)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 21 (8) 19 (5)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 20 (20) 23 (14)

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Browns Betting Insights

  • The Browns were 9-8-0 against the spread last season.
  • Cleveland’s ATS record as at least 2-point favorites was 3-3 last year.
  • Out of 17 Cleveland games last season, eight hit the over.
  • Browns games had more than 39 points scored on 13 occasions last season.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 39 points, 4.3 fewer than the average total in last season’s Cleveland contests.

Steelers Betting Insights

  • The Steelers covered the spread 10 times in 17 games last season.
  • Pittsburgh’s ATS record as an underdog of 2 points or more was 5-4-1 last year.
  • There were seven Steelers games (out of 17) that hit the over last season.
  • Pittsburgh games went over 39 points on nine occasions last season.
  • The average total for Steelers games last season was 40.6 points, 1.6 more than this game’s over/under.

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Browns Players to Watch

  • Last year Deshaun Watson had 1,102 passing yards — including a 58.2% completion percentage — with seven touchdowns and five interceptions (183.7 yards per game). His rushing performance consisted of 36 carries for 175 yards and one TD.
  • Last season Nick Chubb took 302 rushing attempts for 1,525 yards (89.7 per game) and scored 12 touchdowns.
  • Amari Cooper amassed 78 receptions for 1,160 yards and nine touchdowns last year. He was targeted 132 times, and averaged 68.2 yards per game.
  • Donovan Peoples-Jones also impressed receiving last year. He collected 61 receptions for 839 yards and three touchdowns. He was targeted 96 times.
  • David Njoku hauled in 58 passes for 628 yards and four touchdowns, averaging 44.9 yards per game last year.
  • Myles Garrett did his thing last season with a huge stat line of 16.0 sacks, 18.0 TFL and 60 tackles.
  • Grant Delpit tallied 101 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and four interceptions last year.

Steelers Players to Watch

  • Kenny Pickett connected on 63% of his passes and threw for 2,404 yards and seven touchdowns last season. Pickett also helped with his legs, collecting three touchdowns on 18.2 yards per game.
  • Najee Harris racked up seven rushing touchdowns on 60.8 yards per game last season.
  • Jaylen Warren rushed for 379 yards and one touchdown last season.
  • George Pickens averaged 47.1 yards on 3.1 receptions per game and compiled four receiving touchdowns in 2022.
  • Pat Freiermuth averaged 45.8 receiving yards on 6.1 targets per game in 2022, scoring two touchdowns.
  • Allen Robinson II played his way to three receiving touchdowns and 339 receiving yards (33.9 ypg) last season.
  • Last year Alex Highsmith collected 14.5 sacks, 12.0 TFL and 63 tackles.
  • Elandon Roberts had a stellar defensive performance last season with 104 tackles, 10.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks.
  • A year ago Minkah Fitzpatrick recorded 96 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and 11 passes defended as well as six interceptions.

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