Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets – Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 28/12/2023

The Cleveland Browns host the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium for their Week 17 National Football League matchup on Thursday, December 28th at 10:15 p.m.

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns have demonstrated consistent performance this NFL season, highlighting a few key areas. With an average of 216.8 passing yards per game, totaling 3,252 yards, the team ranks 20th in the passing yards ranking.

However, it is in the ground game that the Browns really shine, averaging 119.1 yards per game for 1,786 yards, placing them 11th in the NFL. This reflects a balanced offensive strategy that can challenge opposing defenses both through the air and through the ground.

On the defensive side, the Browns have been particularly strong against the pass, leading the league with the lowest average passing yards allowed per game, just 160.1, for a total of 2,402 yards.

This defensive effectiveness is a crucial point for the team, limiting opponents’ opportunities to gain significant ground through the air. Additionally, they are also solid against the run, allowing an average of 100.2 yards per game, which puts them 10th in that regard.

The Browns are especially effective at covering the spread as favorites by 7.5 points or more. Their games often exceed the predicted point total, happening 53.3% of the time. Additionally, as moneyline favorites, the Browns have a strong record of 7 wins and just 1 loss.

New York Jets

On the other hand, the New York Jets face challenges this season, especially on offense. With an average of just 173.1 passing yards per game, totaling 2,597 yards, they rank 31st in the NFL, indicating significant difficulties in the aerial game.

The situation does not improve in the ground game, where the team averages 90.3 yards per game, totaling 1,355 yards, placing them in 28th place. These numbers reflect an attack that is struggling to gain ground consistently.

However, the Jets’ defense has been a strong point, particularly against the pass. They allow an average of just 168.6 passing yards per game, ranking 2nd in this regard.

This shows a remarkable defensive ability to limit opponents’ advances through the air. On the other hand, their run defense is less effective, allowing an average of 126.2 yards per game, which puts them 24th in the league.

Jets games usually score fewer points than expected, occurring 40% of the time. As moneyline underdogs, their record is 4 wins in 13 games, indicating difficulties in unfavorable situations.

Considering the statistics and performances of both teams, the Cleveland Browns appear to have a significant advantage over the New York Jets.

Conclusion:

The Browns’ offensive and defensive effectiveness, especially at home, suggests they are more likely to control the game on both offense and defense. While the Jets have a solid pass defense, their offensive struggles could limit their ability to keep pace with the Browns. Therefore, the prediction favors the Cleveland Browns to win this matchup.