Bengals vs. Browns: Odds, Predictions and Best Bets

Thursday Night Football in Week 2 features a battle of No. 1 overall picks when Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow takes the field against Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. Should sports gamblers expect the rookie led Bengals to cover the six point spread? Can Mayfield and the Browns put up enough points to hit the Over? The point total is set at 43.5. Sports Illustrated’s gambling analyst Frank Taddeo and editor of AllBengals James Rapien discuss the AFC North match-up and highlight the best bets and fantasy stars in this match-up.

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