New York Jets at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

Kevin Erickson | Staff Writer

The New York Jets (6-9) and Cleveland Browns (10-5) meet for Thursday Night Football at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Week 17. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Jets vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Jets bounced back from a 30-0 road loss against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15 with a 30-28 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 16. The Jets fired out to a big lead, blew it, and had to rebound with a last-second field goal to grab the win. The Jets failed to cover the 3-point number, and New York is just 1-7-1 against the spread (ATS) in its past 9 games.

The Browns built a big lead last weekend in Houston, topping the Texans 36-22 to cover a 3-point spread. Cleveland has won and covered 3 in a row with QB Joe Flacco at the helm, and the offense has averaged 29.0 PPG during the impressive span. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games overall.

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Jets at Browns odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 5:44 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jets +275 (bet $100 to win $275) | Browns -340 (bet $340 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jets +7.5 (-122) | Browns -7.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 34.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)

Jets at Browns key injuries

Jets

RB Israel Abanikanda (ankle) questionable
OT Duane Brown (back) out
WR Allen Lazard (illness) questionable
QB Aaron Rodgers (Achilles) out
TE Jeremy Ruckert (concussion) out
QB Zach Wilson (concussion) out
PK Greg Zuerlein (quadriceps) questionable

Browns

P Corey Bojorquez (quadriceps) doubtful
WR Amari Cooper (heel) questionable
WR Marquise Goodwin (knee) questionable
PK Dustin Hopkins (hamstring) out
DE Ogbo Okoronkwo (pectoral) out
FS Juan Thornhill (calf) questionable
LB Anthony Walker (knee) out

Jets at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Browns 18, Jets 9

Moneyline

The Browns (-340) will cost you nearly 3 1/2 times your potential return if you want to play the favorite straight up. That's way too much risk for not enough reward, even as part of a multi-team parlay.

PASS, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

The BROWNS -7.5 (+100) are a decent play at even-money, even at 7 and a hook. The Browns covered their only game this season as a double-digit favorite, while going 3-0 ATS in the past 3 outings, and 5-0 in the previous 5 times as a favorite. Cleveland has also won 5 in a row at home, while cashing all 5 of those outings dating back to Oct. 1.

The Jets +7.5 (-122) have the defense to make things uncomfortable for the playoff-hopeful Browns, but QB Trevor Siemian is slated for his 2nd start, and he'll have plenty of issues against a very good Cleveland pass rush.

Over/Under

UNDER 34.5 (-106) might be the best play on the board.

While the offense has had its way for Cleveland lately, and the Over is 4-1 in the past 5 games overall, both of these teams have outstanding defensive units. In fact, the Browns rank No. 1 in total yards allowed (260.3) and passing yards (160.1) per game, while allowing just 100.2 rushing yards on the ground and 20.7 points per game.

The Jets have seen the total go low in 7 of the past 10 games, while cashing the Under in 4 straight outings on the road. The New York offense has managed 13 or fewer points in 7 of the past 9 games, while the defense has allowed 16 or fewer points in 5 of the past 10 contest.

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