2024 NFL Week 9 picks, predictions: Back Browns to cover, Bucs to go Under

Geoff Schwartz

FOX Sports Betting Analyst

NFL Week 9 is here, folks. 

And when it comes to this week’s matchups, I’d describe some of them as interesting, to say the least.  

But that doesn’t matter. We’re still going to find some good spots to wager a few bucks anyway. 

Let’s dive into which teams and players I’m backing for this weekend’s slate.

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SUNDAY, NOV. 3

Chargers @ Browns (1 p.m., CBS)

I do not think the oddsmakers have accounted for the difference in this Browns team with Jameis Winston at quarterback versus what it had previously. 

In his first start of the season, Winston led the Browns to an outright win over the Ravens while being a touchdown underdog. The Browns offense had its best game of the season, generating 401 yards and 29 points. The defense was also able to harass Lamar Jackson while keeping the Ravens rushing attack under season totals. 

Cleveland is entirely different with a new quarterback. It’s a confident team and a roster we thought could be an AFC contender before the season is suddenly rejuvenated. 

The Chargers are 4-3 with wins over the Panthers, Raiders, Broncos and Saints. That’s wins over Bryce Young, Gardner Minshew, Bo Nix and Spencer Rattler to be exact. Cleveland, on the other hand, is a different beast. And while the Chargers are good where it matters — quarterback, offensive tackle and on defense — I don’t think they are going on the road to win this game. 

L.A. plays one style of football — they run the ball, play good defense and kick a ton of field goals — but that style doesn’t give the Bolts many outs in a tough situation. 

The Browns win and cover.

PICK: Browns (+2) to lose by fewer than 2 points, or win outright

Jalen Hurts, Jameis Winston continue to climb up Mahomes Mountain

Cowboys @ Falcons (1 p.m., FOX and FOX Sports App)

The Dallas Cowboys are lifeless, and it starts with their run defense. It’s bad. 

They get pushed around…

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Publish date : 2024-10-31 13:39:19

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