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NFLSun 20 Sept, 13:00 United States time

Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers prediction

Raymond James Stadium

Cleveland BrownsAway
17.8 : 24.7
projected points
Tampa Bay BuccaneersHome
29%Browns
71%Buccaneers
Eagle safe pickBuccaneers to win
-285

Quick answer

Our prediction for Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers is Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win, with a 71% chance. We project Cleveland Browns 17.8 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24.7. Our best bet is Buccaneers to win at -285.

Prediction
Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win
Chance
71%
Projected score
Cleveland Browns 18, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25
Projected total
42.5 points
Best bet
Buccaneers to win at -285

Note: This is our view from the numbers, not a sure thing. One injury, one turnover or one late score can change any game.

The eagle's three picks

Eagle safe pick

Buccaneers to win
71% chancePrice -2851 unit

Eagle bold pick

Browns to win
29% chancePrice +2301 unit

Note: Safe is the bet most likely to win. Value is where the price pays more than it should. Bold pays more but loses more often. A unit is your normal stake.

Why we think this

  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Tampa Bay Buccaneers 71% and Cleveland Browns 29%. The bookmakers agree and make Tampa Bay Buccaneers the favourite at -285.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 3 of their last 5 and Cleveland Browns won 3 of their last 5. Both sides come in with a similar run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 5 of their last 9 games at home. Cleveland Browns won 2 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Scoring

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers score 20.9 points a game and let in 23.2. Cleveland Browns score 16.7 and let in 23.2. Their recent games average 44.1 and 39.8 points in total, and the market line is 42.5.

  5. 5
    The safest bet

    Buccaneers to win has a 71% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Note: Every reason here comes from real results and real prices. We do not guess and we do not copy tipsters.

Match preview

Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tampa Bay Buccaneers are favourites

The big picture

Tampa Bay Buccaneers host Cleveland Browns in the NFL on Sun 20 Sept, 13:00 at Raymond James Stadium. Our prediction for Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers is Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win, with a 71% chance. We project Cleveland Browns 17.8 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24.7. Our best bet is Buccaneers to win at -285.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers form

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have 9 wins and 10 losses in their last 19 games, with 397 points scored and 441 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

Cleveland Browns form

Cleveland Browns have 6 wins and 13 losses in their last 19 games, with 317 points scored and 440 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 7 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, W, W, newest first.

Our call

We expect Cleveland Browns to score about 17.8 points and Tampa Bay Buccaneers about 24.7. That points to Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win. Our safest bet is Buccaneers to win at -285. Our bold bet is Browns to win at +230.

Note: This preview is written from our data and updates as new results and prices come in.

Team records

Last 19 games in all competitions.

BuccaneersBrowns
Games played1919
Wins96
Losses1013
Points scored397317
Points conceded441440
Scored per game20.916.7
Conceded per game23.223.2
Home record5W 4L4W 6L
Away record4W 6L2W 7L

Note: W is a win and L a loss. A team with more games at home or away can look better or worse than it is.

Price check against Draft Kings

BetOur chanceFairPriceValue
Buccaneers to win71%-240-285-4.6%
Browns to win29%+240+230-3.0%
Buccaneers -6.551%-104-110-2.7%
Browns +6.549%+104-110-6.4%
Over 42.5 points50%+100-110-4.6%
Under 42.5 points50%-100-110-4.5%

Note: Green value means the price pays more than our fair price. We only call it a value pick from 3% up, because small gaps can be noise.

Spread and total at every line

Buccaneers spreadCoversFair
Buccaneers -13.531%+222
Buccaneers -9.542%+137
Buccaneers -6.551%-104
Buccaneers -3.560%-148
Buccaneers +0.571%-240
Total pointsOverUnder
35.570%30%
39.559%41%
42.550%50%
45.541%59%
49.529%71%

Note: A spread gives one team a head start. Buccaneers +3.5 wins if Buccaneers win or lose by 3 or fewer. If the result lands exactly on the line, your stake comes back.

Questions people ask

Who will win Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Our prediction for Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers is Tampa Bay Buccaneers to win, with a 71% chance. We project Cleveland Browns 17.8 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24.7. Our best bet is Buccaneers to win at -285.

What is the projected score for Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

We project Cleveland Browns 17.8 and Tampa Bay Buccaneers 24.7, about 42.5 points in total.

How are Tampa Bay Buccaneers playing?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers have 9 wins and 10 losses in their last 19 games, with 397 points scored and 441 conceded. At home they have 5 wins and 4 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read L, W, W, W, L, newest first.

How are Cleveland Browns playing?

Cleveland Browns have 6 wins and 13 losses in their last 19 games, with 317 points scored and 440 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins and 7 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read W, L, L, W, W, newest first.

What is the best bet for Cleveland Browns vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

Buccaneers to win at -285, with a 71% chance.

Note: Answers change as prices move. We check every game again every 30 minutes.