NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Sunday: Eagles vs. Browns (8/21)
Let’s check out our top odds and pick for Sunday’s Week 2 NFL preseason game between the Eagles vs. Browns.
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NFL Preseason Week 2 Odds & Picks for Saturday: Eagles vs. Browns
The Philadelphia Eagles started the preseason with a loss against the New York Jets. Now they’ll be looking for their first win against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
The Eagles allowed Jalen Hurts to get a couple of drives before Gardner Minshew and Reid Sinnett took over. Sinnett led the team with 81 yards passing and a touchdown but ultimately was sacked three times. Currently, it’s unclear what the Eagles plan to do with their starters as Nick Sirianni has kept plans to himself. However, most teams have been playing their starters for an extended period of time in the second half of the season and I wouldn’t be surprised if the Eagles do the same.
On the other hand, the Browns defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in their first game of the preseason. Joshua Dobbs did the most, going 10-for-13 from the field with 108 yards passing. Deshaun Watson started that game but will no longer play in the preseason after being suspended by the NFL for 11 games this season. The starter will instead be Jacoby Brissett, who will more than likely start the season for the Browns. Although Brissett will play, it seems like the Browns will be sitting more of their starters in this game. Therefore, I’m going to ride with the Eagles, on the road, to take this game by at least three.
Bet: Eagles -2.5
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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