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The Baltimore Ravens will travel to face the Cleveland Browns in an NFL Week 6 clash, with the opening odds favoring the visitors. The point spread is set at Ravens -6.5, the moneyline has Baltimore at -250 and Cleveland at +205, and the total is 44.5 points.
Expert Picks
Adam Kaufman predicts a Ravens 27-17 win. He notes that Baltimore managed to win last week without Lamar Jackson, and getting him back would simplify this matchup considerably. Assuming Jackson's ankle cooperates, Kaufman likes Baltimore to show Cleveland the difference between merely competing in the division and being the best team in it. The Browns surrendered eight sacks against the Jets, a tough way to operate, especially with Derrick Henry waiting to turn stalled drives into a long afternoon. Cleveland might keep it close early, but its offense cannot be trusted to consistently stay ahead of the chains. Jackson does not need to be elite; protecting the ball, leaning on Henry, and letting the defense handle the rest should suffice.
Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz predicts Ravens 26-14. After allowing eight sacks and failing to establish the run, the Browns' offense could be at a crossroads. As he faces his former team, Todd Monken will be under pressure to find solutions for an attack that otherwise won't save itself. Cleveland will face a Ravens defense that could get a boost with Trey Hendrickson returning. Lamar Jackson's status looms large, but Baltimore has the pieces to grind out a win even if shorthanded.
Nicholas Brinkerhoff predicts Ravens 28-23. He calls the Browns' recent run a fun Cinderella story, but says midnight is approaching. After Deshaun Watson came back to earth in Week 5, Cleveland will get a reality check when the Ravens arrive in Week 6. Baltimore is on another level compared to any team the Browns have faced since Week 1. The Ravens should win on talent alone, especially with Cleveland dealing with injury concerns at key positions.
Game Details
Matchup: Browns vs. Ravens
Date: October 18
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Huntington Bank Field
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
TV: Fox
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