Today’s Best NFL Picks and Predictions (How to Bet on Browns vs. Broncos on Monday Night)

Monday Night Football heads to Denver as Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos attempt to go 8-5 on the season and establish themselves as contenders for a playoff spot in the AFC.

Denver faces the 3-8 Cleveland Browns, who have been buoyant since Jameis Winston took over as the team’s starting quarterback, upsetting both the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Can Cleveland play spoiler against Denver on Monday?

Oddsmakers have the Broncos as the favorites in this matchup, and they have been one of the best teams in the league when it comes to distribution this season. So there is a lot to consider when betting on this game.

If you want to bet on this match, you’ve come to the right place.

The SI Betting team has you covered with tips, player props and more for this Monday Night Football matchup between Denver and Cleveland.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Denver Broncos -5.5 (-110) vs. Cleveland Browns – Iain MacMillan

If you want to bet on a team in this matchup, our NFL betting insider Iain MacMillan has his tips for you Road to 272 column – where he picks each gameevery week:

I’m not changing my assessment of this Browns team based on a win in a blizzard against a division rival. They still rank last in the NFL in net yards per play (-1.2) and Jameis Winston is the epitome of a boom-or-bust quarterback. Having to face an elite Broncos defense on the road could spell disaster for the Browns’ offense.

Meanwhile, Bo Nix continues to improve, ranking 14th in the NFL in EPA+CPOE Composite and 13th in Adjusted EPA since Week 7. He has found a great connection with Courtland Sutton and has turned this Broncos offense into one that can score in bulk.

I’ll lay down the score with Denver on Monday night.

Bo Nix OVER 1.5 touchdown passes (+120) –Peter Dewey

Over the last five weeks, rookie quarterback Bo Nix has not only put Denver in position to make the playoffs, he is also preparing for Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.

Nix has thrown multiple touchdown passes in three straight games and four of his last five for the Broncos, making him an interesting bet to do so in Week 13 at +120.

Cleveland enters this game with the NFL’s No. 20 defense in EPA/pass, and the Browns have given up 15 touchdown passes in 11 games. Cleveland also only has two interceptions in the 2024 season.

Nix has really proven himself as a passer over the course of this season, scoring multiple times six times in 12 games – all six of those opportunities came from Week 5.

Don’t be shocked if he finds the end zone twice on Monday.

Courtland Sutton OVER 4.5 receptions (-155) – Iain MacMillan

The Broncos’ No. 1 receiver, Courtland Sutton, has been on fire lately, and MacMillan believes so His receptions prop is worth targeting on Monday:

Since being blanked in the Broncos’ game against the Saints, Courtland Sutton’s numbers have skyrocketed. Since then he has scored at least eight goals in the five games and has not hit fewer than six balls in any game.

I’m surprised his reception total is only 4.5 on Monday night. I think it’s crazy for him to record at least five receptions.

Jerry Jeudy Anytime TD (+200) – Iain MacMillan

If that’s what you’re looking for Bet on a player to find the end zoneMacMillan believes former Bronco Jerry Jeudy could do it against his former team:

The player who had the most success with Jameis Winston at quarterback is Jerry Jeudy. He has had five or more receptions in all four games Winston has started, including a touchdown two weeks ago against the Saints.

If the Broncos take an early lead, the Browns will have to focus on their passing game, which will increase Jeudy’s scoring opportunities even more.

Odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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