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This Cleveland Browns vs. Detroit Lions preseason football free pick is courtesy of our good friends at Pregame.com.
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The Detroit Lions host the Cleveland Browns this evening at 5:00 EDT. In a large slate of NFL games today, this game takes betting importance simply because it's the first game of the NFL card. The Lions are excited to play in front of their home fans, while the Browns are excited about their steady QB play this preseason. The Lions are -2.5 favorites tonight, with a total of 38 points expected.
Detroit has had a very productive preseason, despite being a pedestrian 1-1 so far. The Lions have played both of their preseason games on the road, yet they've been able have more yards than their opposition in both games. QB's Matthew Stafford and Shaun Hill have both been solid, as both have QB Ratings over 90. Stafford has throw for 191 YDS and 2 TD's, against a lone INT. Defensively, the Lions have given up an average of 21.5 PPG in their 2 preseason games this year. Considering their overall struggles of the past few years, it's no surprise that the Lions are bringing in talented players who failed with other teams. Head coach Jim Schwartz has voiced his displeasure with his 2nd team defense, as well as the punting coverage units. At home, the Lions will look to build momentum with their 2nd win in 3 preseason games this season.
The Lions are 1-1 both SU and ATS this preseason.
Cleveland has played in 2 very close games, winning impressively on the road in Green Bay, and losing at home to the Rams. The loss to St. Louis stung a bit, simply because Cleveland had 113 more total yards than the Rams did. The last time these two teams met, the teams combined for 75 PTS, with the Lions winning 38-37. Cleveland will look to QB Jake Delhomme to exact some revenge on the Lions, as he's been surprisingly productive this preseason. Delhomme has thrown for 193 YDS and a TD for a QB Rating of 116.1 this preseason. Proven backup QB Seneca Wallace has also been solid, as he had 3 TD's this preseason with a QB Rating of 95.3. Just like the Lions, the Cleveland defense has allowed an average of 21.5 PPG in their 2 preseason games thus far. Against the Lions, the Browns are shorthanded at RG, with injuries and dismissals. Highly touted QB Colt McCoy is also fighting for a roster spot, although he looks like he's on the outside looking in.
The Browns are 1-1 both SU and ATS this preseason.
Pregame.com projects the final score to be 24-17 in favor of the Detroit Lions. The Lions -2.5 is the Side of the Day!
