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The San Francisco 49ers (5-0) bring a five-game winning streak into a meeting against the Cleveland Browns (2-2) on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
The 49ers have been a handful 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 Browns’ defense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with 15 points surrendered per game. In terms of offense, they are posting 19 points per game, which ranks 23rd.
49ers vs. Browns Picks
The 49ers are picked by Splash Inc. users to win straight up, but not cover the spread, against the Browns on Sunday. Right now, 95.7% of users are picking them to win, while 11.4% are picking the Browns to cover the 7-point spread.
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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Take a look at the betting insights and trends below before placing a bet on Sunday’s San Francisco-Cleveland spread (San Francisco -7) or over/under (37 points).
Game Trends for 49ers
- The 49ers have posted a 4-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- The 49ers are 2-1 against the spread when favored by 7 points or more this season.
- 49ers games with a set total have hit the over three times this season (60%).
Stats & Insights for 49ers
- The 49ers have been a handful for opposing teams, as they rank top-five in both total offense (third-best with 402.6 yards per game) and total defense (third-best with 266.8 yards allowed per game) this season.
- 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 season.
- Offensively, the 49ers rank eighth in the NFL with 246.2 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 12th in passing yards allowed per contest (202.6).
- The 49ers have been clicking on all fronts in the running game this season, as they rank 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 sport the 16th-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (40.3% third-down percentage allowed), and they’ve been more effective on offense, ranking fifth-best with a 48.1% third-down percentage.
- The 49ers have been firing on all cylinders in terms of yards per play this season, as they rank second-best in offensive yards per play (6.5) and third-best in yards per play allowed on defense (4.7).
- The 49ers have the best turnover margin in the league 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 are 2-2-0 against the spread this season.
- One of the Browns’ four games with a set total has hit the over (25%).
Stats & Insights for Browns
- The Browns rank 21st in the NFL with 316.3 total yards per contest, but they’ve been led by their defense, which ranks best by surrendering only 196.8 total yards per game.
- The Browns have been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, allowing only 15 points per contest (second-best). Offensively, they rank 23rd by putting up 19 points per game.
- While the Browns’ pass offense has been sputtering, ranking third-worst with 172.5 passing yards per game, their defense ranks best with only 125 passing yards ceded per contest.
- In terms of rushing, the Browns have excelled on both offense and defense this season, ranking fifth-best in rushing yards per game (143.8) and fourth-best in rushing yards allowed per game (71.8).
- While the Browns’ third-down offense has been stuck in neutral, ranking third-worst with a 32.2% third-down conversion rate, their defense ranks best with a 22.6% third-down rate allowed.
- The Browns have been thriving on defense in terms of yards per play, giving up only 4.3 (best). Offensively, they rank 27th in the NFL by accumulating 4.8 yards per play.
- The Browns have forced three turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 10 times, resulting in a -7 turnover margin that 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
