Keep reading to see our NFL week 1 Cowboys vs Browns pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.
The Browns are favored at -140 on the money line as they host the Cowboys in a week one non-conference matchup. The game, being played at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, OH, will kick off at 4:25 ET on Sunday, September 8th. FOX is handling the television coverage, and the Browns are -2.5 on the point spread. The over/under line is set at 42 points.
Cowboys vs. Browns Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NFL
- Teams: Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns
- Where: Cleveland at Cleveland Browns Stadium
- Date: Sunday, September 8th
- Betting Odds CLE -2.5, DAL +118 | CLE -140 O/U 42
Cowboys Preview:
The Cowboys' playoff run in the 2023 season ended in the NFC Conference Wild Card round with a 48-32 loss to the Packers. Dallas had a successful regular season, finishing 12-5 overall. They were tough at home with an 8-1 record, but just below .500 on the road at 4-5. Dallas went 12-2 as favorites and 0-4 as underdogs.
In the regular season, the Cowboys were strong against below .500 teams, going 8-1, and they finished with a 5-1 record within the NFC East, putting them in 1st place. Dallas was also 10-8 against the spread and with a 10-8 over/under record. Their games had a combined average of 50.2 points per game, which was the 3rd highest in the league.Cowboys Offense Breakdown
The Cowboys' offense was the top-scoring unit in the league last season, averaging 30.1 points per game. They were also the top passing team in the NFL, averaging 265.8 yards per game through the air, with a league-leading 37.4 passing attempts per game. At home, they averaged 36.8 points per game, the best in the league, but on the road, this dropped to 23.3, ranking 9th.
Overall, the Cowboys were 2nd in offensive power rankings, and they excelled on third downs, converting 48.3% of their chances, which was 2nd best in the NFL. Dallas had the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 30.1 points per game, and they were also 4th in yards per game, averaging 379.3 per contest.
Cowboys Team Defense
On the road, the Cowboys' defense allowed 20.9 points per game, which was the 6th best figure in the league. Overall, they finished 9th in the NFL, giving up 20.2 points per game. Dallas' defense was one of the better units at taking the ball away last season, as they forced 26 turnovers, ranking 6th in the league.
Per game, the Cowboys gave up 306.1 yards, which was the 7th best figure in the league. They also excelled against the pass, giving up only 192.1 passing yards per game and ranking 5th in passing yards allowed.
Browns Preview:
The Cowboys' playoff run in the 2023 season ended in the NFC Conference Wild Card round with a 48-32 loss to the Packers. Dallas had a successful regular season, finishing 12-5 overall. They were tough at home with an 8-1 record, but just below .500 on the road at 4-5. Dallas went 12-2 as favorites and 0-4 as underdogs.
In the regular season, the Cowboys were strong against below .500 teams, going 8-1, and they finished with a 5-1 record within the NFC East, putting them in 1st place. Dallas was also 10-8 against the spread and with a 10-8 over/under record. Their games had a combined average of 50.2 points per game, which was the 3rd highest in the league.Browns Offense Breakdown
The Browns finished the 2023 regular season with an 11-6 record, placing them 2nd in the AFC North and 5th in the AFC overall. Despite a 3-2 mark in non-conference games, they went just 3-6 on the road but were excellent at home, going 8-1. As favorites, they went 9-2, but as underdogs, they went 2-5. Their playoff run ended quickly with a 45-14 loss to the Texans in the Wild Card round.
Against the spread, the Browns were 10-7-1, and they were 8-3 ATS as favorites. At home, they were 8-1 ATS, while they were 2-6-1 ATS on the road. Their over/under record for the season was 11-6-1, with their games averaging 45.4 points per game.
Browns Team Defense
Despite allowing 22.6 points per game (21st) and struggling on the road, the Browns' defense was the 2nd best unit in the league last season. They excelled at limiting yards, giving up just 274.9 yards per game, the best in the NFL. They also allowed the fewest completion percentage and had the 2nd best passer rating against figure.
With 28 takeaways, the Browns were 4th in the league. They also finished 6th in sacks and topped the NFL in tackles for loss. At home, they were the best defense in the league, giving up just 13.9 points per game.
Cowboys vs Browns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Cowboys have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 24 points per game in this stretch.
- Through their last three home games, Cleveland has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 21 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Dallas has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
- Cleveland has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Cowboys vs Browns Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Browns -2.5 Be sure to check out our other NFL Football betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.
