Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens Week 12 betting guide

The Cleveland Browns (6-5) face the Baltimore Ravens (7-3) at M&T Bank Stadium for Week 12 of the NFL. Let's take a look at the betting lines for Sunday's matchup. The Ravens started the week as 3.5-point favorites but the spread has since moved to 4.0, leaving the Ravens at -190 and Browns at +160. The total points line is set at 47.0, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -106.

• The Browns have a 5-6-0 ATS record this season, while the Ravens hold a record of 4-6-0.
• The Browns have a 6-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning six games have gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Ravens have a 5-5-0 O/U record.

Points on the board

• The Browns are averaging 22.2 points per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Ravens are averaging 24.7 (15th).
• Defensively, the Browns are giving up 22.8 points per game this season (17th in the league), while the Ravens are giving up an average of 23.0 points (18th).

Moving the chains

• With an average of 362.5, the Browns rank 12th in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Ravens rank 3rd with 402.6 yards per game.
• In terms of yards allowed, the Browns are giving up 316.7 per game this season (4th in the league), outperforming the Ravens, who are giving up an average of 369.7 (25th).

Ascendency in the air

• The Browns have recorded 205.6 passing yards per game this season (25th in the league). Comparatively, the Ravens defense has given up 281.1 passing yards per game (31st).
• Meanwhile, the Ravens have recorded 251.6 passing yards per game this season (11th in the league), while the Browns defense has given up 215.4 passing yards per game (8th).

Advantage on the ground

• Looking at the ground game, the Browns have recorded 156.8 rushing yards per game this season (1st in the league). Conversely, the Ravens are giving up 88.6 rushing yards per game (2nd).
• On the other hand, the Ravens have recorded an impressive 151.0 rushing yards per game this season (3rd in the league), but the Browns have been effective at stopping the run, conceding just 101.4 yards per game (7th).

Protecting the ball

• Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Browns have recorded 10 total takeaways this season (T24th in the league), while the Ravens have recorded 8 (T30th).
• On offense, the Browns have recorded 11 total giveaways this season (T7th in the league), while the Ravens have recorded 13 (T14th).

First to Score

The Browns are +115 to score first, while the Ravens are -145.

• The Browns have scored first in eight of their 11 games this season.
• The Ravens have scored first in six of their 10 games this season.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

• The Browns have recorded the first touchdown in eight of their 11 games this season.
• The Ravens have recorded the first touchdown in three of their 10 games this season.

First Scoring Play

Cleveland Touchdown 6 / 11 +275

Cleveland Field Goal 2 / 11 +380

Cleveland Safety 0 / 11 +7500

Baltimore Touchdown 2 / 10 +150

Baltimore Field Goal 4 / 10 +350

Baltimore Safety 0 / 10 +8000

Which team will get a quick start?

The Browns are +140 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Ravens are -169.

• The Browns have been the first to score 10 points in eight of their 11 games this season.
• The Ravens have been the first to score 10 points in four of their 10 games this season.

First Quarter Moneyline

The Ravens are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -159, while the Browns are +140.

• The Browns have a 3-4-4 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Ravens hold a record of 3-4-3.

Last Time They Met

The Ravens recorded a 47-42 victory over the Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium when these teams last met in Week 14, 2020. Lamar Jackson had a big game during that matchup, recording 124 rushing yards.