Odell Beckham trade quickly changes Cleveland Browns' odds
The Cleveland Browns - yes, the Cleveland Browns - are the favorite to win the AFC North division in 2019. According to SportsLine, the Browns are at 50 percent probability on coming away with their first division title in, well, like forever following the trade for New York Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr.
The Browns officially acquired Beckham Wednesday when the new league year began, giving the team a sure-fire No. 1 wide receiver for second-year sensation QB Baker Mayfield to play catch with. Beckham is also reunited with his former LSU receiving partner, Jarvis Landry, and the two pose a significant threat on opposing defenses.
Not only did their AFC North championship potential increase, but they jumped from 25:1 to 14:1 odds to win Super Bowl LIV, according to Westgate Las Vegas Superbook. The Browns also now have 7:1 odds at winning the AFC Championship.
The Giants aren't getting any love with the trade; Westgate dropped their odds of winning the Super Bowl from 40:1 to 80:1. That Beckham sure knows how to alter a team's odds!
Per SportsLine, the probability of the other AFC North teams winning the North is:
- Pittsburgh Steelers - 33 percent
- Baltimore Ravens - 14 percent
- Cincinnati Bengals - 3 percent
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