by Rod Pearson
Friday, Dec 01, 2023
Game Time: 4:25 pm ET, Sunday, December 3, 2023
Venue: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
Where to Watch: FOX
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Browns +3.5, Rams -3.5; Over/Under: 40 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Browns +3.5, Rams -3.5; Over/Under: 40 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Browns +3.5, Rams -3.5; Over/Under: 40 points
Season Record
Cleveland Browns: 7-4 (3rd place, AFC North)
Los Angeles Rams: 5-6 (3rd place, NFC West)
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Cleveland Browns: lost their last game on the road against the Denver Broncos 29-12.
Los Angeles Rams: won their last game on the road against the Arizona Cardinals 37-14.
Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Rams Preview and Analysis
The Browns are entering this game with a 7-4 record overall and they have a 3-2 record in their divisional games too. They are 5-1 in their home games, 2-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against the Denver Broncos 29-12. Dorian Thompson-Robinson was the starting QB and he completed 14/29 passes for 134 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 0 interceptions before leaving injured and getting replaced by Phillip Walker who completed 6/13 passes for 56 yards. Jerome Ford led the team in rushing yards with 65. David Njoku led the receivers with 59 receiving yards on 6 receptions. Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah led the defense in that game with 7 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles while Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.
The Rams are entering this game with a 5-6 record overall and they have a 4-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 2-3 in their home games, 3-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against the Arizona Cardinals 37-14. Matthew Stafford was the starting QB and he completed 25/33 passes for 229 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Kyren Williams led the team in rushing yards with 143. Tutu Atwell led the receivers with 76 receiving yards on 3 receptions. Michael Hoecht and Christian Rozeboom each led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Kobie Turner led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.
Browns vs Rams Prediction
The current betting odds have the Browns listed as a 3.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Browns have looked really good in their games this season with their 7-4 record overall and they have a really good defense that has been one of the best in the NFL all season. Their offense has struggled at times but their defense has been keeping them in games and the Rams haven't been any better in their games this year. The Rams are only 5-6 overall and haven't even looked that good in their home games with their 2-3 home record. They looked a lot better in their game last week and have now won 2 games in a row, but they have also been really inconsistent and haven't seen a defense like this one in either one of those games. The Rams inconsistencies on offense this season will be what allows the Browns defense to keep them in this game and even if they end up losing, they will find a way to keep it a close game like they usually do, especially since they will be looking to bounce back from last week's blowout loss in Denver. The best way to place a bet here is on the Browns to cover the spread in this game.
Browns Rams Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, December 3, 2023 (4:25 pm ET start time) is Browns 17 Rams 14.
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NFL Betting Trends
Cleveland Browns: 4-8 ATS off a road loss. 6-11 ATS after playing their last game on the road. 8-4 UNDER after scoring 14 points or less last game. 9-3 UNDER in non-conference games.
Los Angeles Rams: 14-5 ATS off a blowout win by 21 points or more over a division rival. 14-4 ATS off 2 straight wins against division rivals. 15-4 UNDER off 1 or more straight overs. 12-2 UNDER after playing a game where 50 total points or more were scored.
Key Injuries
Cleveland Browns: M. Ford (CB) Prob Sun - Ribs. G. Christian (OT) Prob Sun - Finger. W. Teller (G) Ques Sun - Calf. K. Hunt (RB) Ques Sun - Groin. D. Thompson-Robinson (QB) Ques Sun - Concussion. M. Garrett (DE) Ques Sun - Shoulder. A. Cooper (WR) Ques Sun - Ribs. J. Elliott (DT) Ques Sun - Ankle. A. Walker Jr. (LB) Ques Sun - Hamstring. D. Ward (CB) Ques Sun - Shoulder. M. Goodwin (WR) Ques Sun - Concussion. R. McLeod (S) I-R - Bicep. D. Watson (QB) I-R - Shoulder. D. Forbes (G) Out indefinitely - Back. C. Mitchell (CB) Out indefinitely - Shoulder. J. Wills Jr. (OT) Out indefinitely - Knee. S. Ika (DT) Out indefinitely - Foot. N. Chubb (RB) I-R - Knee. J. Conklin (OT) I-R - Knee. M. Woods II (WR) Out indefinitely - Achilles. J. Grant Sr. (WR) I-R - Knee. J. Phillips (LB) I-R - Pectoral. D. Deaton (G) I-R - Knee.
Los Angeles Rams: B. Skowronek (WR) Prob Sun - Hip. C. Kupp (WR) Prob Sun - Ankle. D. Shelley (DB) Out indefinitely - Hamstring. Q. Lake (DB) Ques Sun - Hamstring. R. Rivers (RB) Early Dec - Knee. S. Bennett (QB) Out indefinitely - Illness.
Notable Quotes
“Felt like we didn't dominate up front like we usually have. I felt like there was a little bit of leakiness in our run game." - Myles Garrett after their loss against the Broncos in their last game.
“I thought Kyren's energy and production were outstanding. That's the kind of player he has been for us. You get him back and he really picked up where he left off.” - Sean McVay after his team’s win against the Cardinals in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Cleveland Browns
WR Cooper, Amari
WR Goodwin, Marquise
WR Moore, Elijah
TE Njoku, David
QB Thompson-Robinson, Dorian
RB Ford, Jerome
Los Angeles Rams
WR Atwell, Tutu
WR Nacua, Puka
WR Kupp, Cooper
TE Higbee, Tyler
QB Stafford, Matthew
RB Williams, Kyren
Statistical Leaders
Cleveland Browns
Passing: D. Watson (1115)
Rushing: J. Ford (628)
Receiving: A. Cooper (765)
Touchdowns: K. Hunt (6)
Los Angeles Rams
Passing: M. Stafford (2489)
Rushing: K. Williams (599)
Receiving: P. Nacua (924)
Touchdowns: K. Williams (9)
Coaches:
Cleveland Browns: Kevin Stefanski (4th season)
Los Angeles Rams: Sean McVay (7th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
