Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 08, 2023 19:00 CET
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Prediction 08.01.2023. The Pittsburgh Steelers are still in the hunt for a wild-card spot, but they will need a win against the Cleveland Browns.
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Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Odds
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns 1×2: 1.74 / 2.15
Asian Handicap (-2.5 / +2.5): 1.91 / 1.91
Total Over/Under (40.0): 1.91 / 1.91
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Pittsburgh Steelers Team News
This is Mike Tomlin’s 16th season as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has never had a losing season. When the Steelers were at 5-8 four weeks ago, it looked like the unreal streak was over and they would stay under .500 this season.
However, the Steelers didn’t give up. In the last three weeks, they defeated the Carolina Panthers, Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens. Not only can they still finish above .500 but they can clinch a playoff spot. Three things need to happen for that. First, the Steelers must beat the Cleveland Browns. In addition, it is necessary for the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets to achieve triumphs in their games.
Last year, the Steelers had even less chance of making the playoffs before week 18. However, they did their job, plus other results came in their favor so the Steelers finished seventh in the AFC. That’s what they’re hoping for in addition to playing for coach Tomlin and continuing his impressive streak.
Cleveland Browns Team News
The Cleveland Browns are at 7-9 and have no chance of making the playoffs. However, they have a chance to spoil the plans of division rival Pittsburgh Steelers and that will be enough motivation for them this Sunday.
Even before start of the season, it was clear that the Browns’ chances were very slim. They invested in quarterback Deshaun Watson, who they knew would miss first 11 games due to suspension. He signed a contract worth 230 million dollars for next five years and the only goal was to implement him in head coach Kevin Stefanski system in last six games. The Browns hope to be a Super Bowl contender next season.
Although this game does not have any result significance, it can have a very positive effect for the Browns. It’s not the same whether they will end the season with a loss or a win in which they would destroy Mike Tomlin’s incredible streak and eliminate a big rival from race for the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns H2H
In the last five games between these two teams, the Cleveland Browns won three times. In the first H2H game this season, it was 29:17 for the Browns in Cleveland.
Injuries and Suspensions
Tre Norwood, William Jackson, Ahkello Witherspoon and Marcus Allen won’t play for the Pittsburgh Steelers due to injuries. Myles Jack and Minkah Fitzpatrick are questionable.
Jordan Kunaszyk, Isaiah Thomas and Jack Conklin are out for the Cleveland Browns, while Denzel Ward is questionable.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns Prediction
The Cleveland Browns advantage is that they will play this game without pressure and they showed last week in Washington that they really have the desire to spoil the opponent’s plans. However, the Steelers are playing for pride and coach Tomlin winning season streak, plus and they can still make it to the playoffs. When all that is taken into account, it can be expected that they will achieve their goal and finish this season with nine wins.
Kick-off time: Sunday, 08.01.2023. 19:00 CET
Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers to win
Odds: 1.74
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