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The San Francisco 49ers (5-0) head into a matchup with the Cleveland Browns (2-2) on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium on a five-game winning streak.
The 49ers have been finding success on both offense and defense, ranking third-best in total offense (402.6 yards per game) and third-best in total defense (266.8 yards allowed per game). The Browns have been excelling on the defensive side of the ball, allowing only 196.8 total yards per contest (best). On offense, they rank 21st by posting 316.3 total yards per game.
49ers vs. Browns Picks
Splash Inc. users think the 49ers will win straight up and cover against the Browns, with 93.8% of users picking them to win and 100.0% picking them to cover the 5.5-point spread on Sunday.
Game Info: 49ers vs. Browns
- Game Day: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Stadium: Cleveland Browns Stadium
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Here’s a look at some betting insights for San Francisco (-5.5) versus Cleveland on Sunday. The total has been set at 37.5 points for this game.
Game Trends for 49ers
- The 49ers’ ATS record is 4-1-0 this season.
- When they have played as at least 5.5-point favorites this season, the 49ers are 2-1 against the spread.
- 49ers games with a set total have hit the over three times this season (60%).
Stats & Insights for 49ers
- The 49ers have been firing on all cylinders this season, as they rank third-best in total offense (402.6 yards per game) and third-best in total defense (266.8 yards allowed per game).
- The 49ers have been a tough opponent for opposing teams, as they rank top-five in both scoring offense (second-best with 33.4 points per game) and scoring defense (best with 13.6 points allowed per game) this year.
- The 49ers are compiling 246.2 passing yards per game on offense (eighth in the NFL), and they rank 12th defensively with 202.6 passing yards allowed per game.
- The 49ers have been thriving on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking third-best in rushing offense (156.4 rushing yards per game) and second-best in rushing defense (64.2 rushing yards allowed per game).
- The 49ers rank 16th in third-down defense this season (40.3% third-down conversion rate allowed), but they’ve been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with a 48.1% third-down percentage.
- The 49ers have been a difficult matchup for opposing teams in terms of yards per play, as they rank top-five in both offensive yards per play (second-best with 6.5) and yards per play allowed on defense (third-best at 4.7) this season.
- The 49ers have the best turnover margin in the NFL at +7, forcing nine turnovers (sixth in NFL) while turning it over two times (second in NFL).
Best Players for 49ers
- Brock Purdy: 1,271 PASS YDS / 254.2 YPG / 72.1% / 9 TD / 0 INT
- Christian McCaffrey: 99 CAR / 510 YDS / 102 YPG / 7 TD / 20 REC / 168 YDS / 33.6 YPG / 1 TD
- Jordan Mason: 16 CAR / 90 YDS / 22.5 YPG / 1 TD / 1 REC / 13 YDS / 3.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Brandon Aiyuk: 21 REC / 378 YDS / 94.5 YPG / 2 TD
- Deebo Samuel: 20 REC / 302 YDS / 60.4 YPG / 1 TD
- George Kittle: 17 REC / 215 YDS / 43 YPG / 3 TD
- Fred Warner: 41 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK / 1 INT / 3 PD
Game Trends for Browns
- The Browns have covered the spread twice in four opportunities this season.
- The Browns have hit the over in one of four games with a set total (25%).
Stats & Insights for Browns
- The Browns have been excelling on defense, allowing only 196.8 total yards per contest (best). On offense, they rank 21st by racking up 316.3 total yards per game.
- The Browns’ defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with 15 points allowed per contest. In terms of offense, they are putting up 19 points per game, which ranks 23rd.
- The Browns rank third-worst in passing yards per game on offense (172.5), but at least they’ve been playing well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking best in passing yards surrendered per contest (125).
- In terms of rushing, the Browns have excelled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking fifth-best in rushing yards per game (143.8) and fourth-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (71.8).
- While the Browns’ third-down offense has been sputtering, ranking third-worst with a 32.2% third-down conversion percentage, their defense ranks best with a 22.6% third-down rate allowed.
- The Browns have been excelling on defense in terms of yards per play, surrendering only 4.3 (best). On offense, they rank 27th in the NFL by racking up 4.8 yards per play.
- The Browns have struggled in terms of turnovers, as their turnover margin of -7 is fourth-worst in the NFL.
Best Players for Browns
- Deshaun Watson: 678 PASS YDS / 226 YPG / 63.7% / 4 TD / 2 INT / 15 CAR / 83 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Jerome Ford: 50 CAR / 186 YDS / 46.5 YPG / 1 TD / 10 REC / 77 YDS / 19.3 YPG / 2 TD
- Amari Cooper: 18 REC / 259 YDS / 64.8 YPG / 1 TD
- Elijah Moore: 17 REC / 148 YDS / 37 YPG / 0 TD
- David Njoku: 16 REC / 138 YDS / 34.5 YPG / 0 TD
- Grant Delpit: 21 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 2 PD
