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The Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers spread opened at Steelers -12 ½ and has since moved up to -14 at BetUS.com. The Steelers were getting just over 80 percent of the betting action on the spread in this game as of Tuesday morning. The released total was 37 ½ with even action early on.
Ben Roethlisberger returns for the Pittsburgh Steelers after serving a four week suspension after violating a league personal conduct policy. His team is 3-1 so far without his services however.
Their first loss was by a mere 3 points at home to the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers came within seconds of being 4-0 for the first time since 1979.
"We fought for perfection," cornerback Bryant McFadden said. "We tried to get as close to that as possible.
How they gel with Roethlisberger now back remains to be seen.
The 1-4 Cleveland Browns lost at home to Atlanta last week 10-20.
Rookie Colt McCoy is expected to start for the Browns on Sunday following an ankle injury to Senaca Wallace. Jake Delhomme is also suffering from a severely sprained right ankle.
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Here are some important stats to consider before betting on the Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers spread or the total for that matter.
The Browns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. AFC North.
The Browns are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. AFC.
Cleveland is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. loss.
They are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 games in October.
They are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog.
Cleveland is 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
The Steelers are 3-11 ATS in their last 14 games as a home favorite of 10.5 or greater.
The Steelers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a S.U. loss.
The Steelers are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC North.
They are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
They are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
The Steelers odds to win the 2011 Super Bowl were set at +950 for a potential payout of $950 on every $100 bet. The Browns vs. Steelers spread was likely to move further so it is important to lock in the current odds as soon as possible. – Dan Shapiro reporting.
