The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Cleveland Browns in NFL Preseason Week 2 on Thursday, August 17. The game is scheduled for 7:30 pm ET while airing on NFL Network. The Eagles enter this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 38. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Eagles vs. Browns predictions below.
Eagles vs. Browns Odds
- Spread: Eagles -3.5
- Total: 38
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, August 17
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
- TV: NFL Network
Eagles Betting Trends
- The Philadelphia Eagles are 1-5 in the preseason since 2021.
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Browns Betting Trends
- Browns are 5-3 in the preseason since 2021.
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Eagles vs. Browns Predictions
The Browns pulled out a win over the New York Jets in the Hall of Fame Game, then they lost to the Washington Commanders 17-5 last Friday. QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson has been a bright spot, combining to go 17-for-21 with 186 passing yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions in those contests. Fellow QB Kellen Mond tossed a touchdown in both preseason games so far as well.
The Eagles couldn’t quite get the job done against the Baltimore Ravens last week, losing 19-20 on Saturday. Marcus Mariota and Tanner McKee saw most of the action at quarterback in that game. That should be the plan again in Week 2.
Eagles vs. Browns Picks
The Browns have already come out and said that they won’t play their starters. It wouldn’t be surprising if the Eagles followed suit.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said he won’t play his starters Thursday night. Said 1s will get their work today and tomorrow. #Eagles pic.twitter.com/r0VHgcXG8Z
— Martin Frank (@Mfranknfl) August 14, 2023
Overall, it feels like the Browns are in more capable hands at the quarterback position. Josh Dobbs, Thompson-Robinson, and Mond are all competing for the backup quarterback spot. Thompson-Robinson has especially impressed, and the Browns have now played two preseason games to iron out the wrinkles.
The Eagles don’t have a very good track record in the preseason under Nick Sirianni (1-5 straight up). Put it all together, and we are siding with the Browns while getting 3.5 points.
The Pick: Browns +3.5 | -110 at Draftkings Sportsbook