NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds & Picks for Saturday: Bears vs. Browns (8/27)
Let’s check out our top odds and pick for Saturday’s Week 3 NFL preseason game between the Bears vs. Browns.
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NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds & Picks for Saturday: Bears vs. Browns
Bears vs. Browns
Opening up as 3-point favorites, money has already poured in on the Cleveland Browns (-4.5) as Jacoby Brissett is likely to see extended action before starting the season as the starting quarterback. The Browns also have two experienced backup quarterbacks on the roster in Josh Dobbs and Josh Rosen, both of whom are competing for either a backup job or as an audition for another team.
For the Bears, now 2-0 this preseason, Justin Fields has continued to see reps in each of the preseason games, but will likely sit for this one as a precaution ahead of the following week's opener. The Bears also have some competent gunslingers in their QB room, however, as Nathan Peterman and Trevor Siemian have seen quality time on the field over the past few seasons.
In what I expect to be a closely contested affair, I like for the Bears to have enough to keep this one close and think 4.5 points is well within reason to cover.
Bet: Bears +4.5
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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