Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns Prediction For 11/3/2024

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Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns Win Probabilities

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Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns Betting Preview

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers faceoff against Jameis Winston and the Cleveland Browns. The Chargers enter the game as a slight favorite (-125) despite being on the road. Los Angeles is currently favored by -2.0 points while the Game Total is currently sitting on 42.5.

Cleveland's primary disadvantage this season has been their offense, which has ranked #31 in football with a low 229 yards per game. They've been so ineffective on offense in large part because of their ground attack, clocking in at #26 in the league with just 3.75 yards per carry. Perhaps because they routinely failt to successfully establish the run, Cleveland has also lacked effectiveness through the air. They've scraped together a measly 5.52 yards per target, ranking the bottom 10 in football. When it comes to their defense, the Browns check in at #15 in football when it comes to total yards allowed per game. Opposing air attacks have notched 213 yards per game against Cleveland this year (#21 in football). Opposing ball-carriers have ranked #9 against them with 4.86 yards per ground attempt. This Browns defense hits their peak effectiveness when it comes to defending opposing wide receivers, allowing them to complete just 56.2% of their passes (#2-lowest in the league). A strong argument could be made that their worst position group is their cornerbacks, who rank just #32 in the league in coverage.

Los Angeles's biggest weakness has been their passing offense, ranking #26 in the league with a mere 171 yards per game. It's tough to succeed when you don't have much time to throw, as has been the case for Los Angeles. Their offensive line has ranked just #28 in pass protection. In terms of their defense, the Chargers have ranked #8 in the league in total yards allowed per game. Opposing offenses have passed for 208 yards per game through the air against them (#23 in football). On the ground, opposing ball-carriers have ranked #10 with 4.8 yards per carry. Los Angeles has been most effective in shutting down opposing running backs, holding them to a 71.4% completion rate (#1-lowest). Los Angeles has been least effective in shutting down opposing wide receivers, giving up 8.95 yards per target (#3-worst).

Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns Prediction

Final Score: Los Angeles Chargers 21.28 vs Cleveland Browns 20.96

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