Bears vs. Browns 2021 NFL Week 3 Odds, Analysis and Prediction

By Carlos Chacon • September 20, 2021

The Chicago Bears meet the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season. It’s been a rough opening week for the Bears, as they lost to the Rams by 20 points. But, the team did well to recuperate and grab their first win of the season against the Bengals. Meanwhile, the Browns went through a similar journey to Week 3 after falling to the hands of the Chiefs in Week 1 and recovered with a 31 to 21 victory against the Texans.

That said, the NitroBetting team puts out a collection of the best and hottest NFL game previews this coming weekend, including this Bears vs. Browns contest. In this preview, you will find essential event details, helpful team and player statistics, the latest NFL betting odds, betting trends, and expert predictions, all of which aim to help you get on the right betting track. Be sure to check out the latest 2021 NFL odds at out online Bitcoin sportsbook.

Bears vs. Browns Game Information

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When: Sunday, September 26, 2021, 1:00 PM ET
Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio
TV: NFL Network
Radio: WTMJ-AM (Bears) / ESPN WKNR (850 AM) (Browns)
Live Stream:NFL Game Pass
NFL Odds: Chicago Bears (+7.5) / Cleveland Browns (-7.5)

Why Bet on the Chicago Bears?

At the end of a thrilling game against the Bengals, the Bears came out on top and closed the 20 to 17 to bag their first regular-season win. The team fell behind on total yards with 206 yards as opposed to the Bengals’ 248 yards. They also trailed in passing 179 to 93. However, it was their rushing plays that made all the difference. By the end of the game, the Bears recorded 123 rushing yards, 54 yards more than the Bengals.

This was made possible by the duo of David Montgomery and Justin Fields, who combined for 92 rushing yards on 30 carries. Playmaking was orchestrated by Andy Dalton and finished his stint with 56 yards on 9 of 11 passing and a touchdown. Justin Fields also had a respectable night, documenting 60 yards on 6-of-13 passing and a crucial interception.

On defense, the unit worked hard to avoid giving Cincinnati any scoring opportunities. Roquan Smith led the side with 8 tackles (5 solo), 1 sack, and a pick-six. Duke Shelley was not far behind with 6 tackles (5 solo).

In addition to Smith, Bilal Nichols, Robert Quinn, and Khalil Mack filed a sack each, while Angelo Blackson and Jaylon Johnson produced an interception each. Ultimately, the team needs to put in the extra effort if they want to put pressure on the Browns come Saturday night.

Why Bet on the Cleveland Browns?

The Browns are back on track after defeating the Houston Texans 31 to 21 last weekend. Now that they get some momentum back on their side, we expect to see the team challenge the Bears as they host the game. In his previous outing, Baker Mayfield led his team with 213 yards on 19 of 21 passing, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. It’s amazing how accurate the quarterback can be, and we expect him to deliver the biggest threat as they face the Bears.

Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt contributed to the 156 total yards completed by the Browns. Chubb had 95 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown to his name, while Kareem Hunt had 51 rushing yards on 13 carries. Baker Mayfield and Andy Janovich also added one rushing touchdown each. On the receiving end, Demetric Felton topped the unit with 51 yards on 2 receptions and a touchdown.

Previewing the defense, Ronnie Harrison finished his stint with a team-high 7 tackles (5 solo), followed by Malcolm Smith who had 8 tackles (4 solo) and the only interception of the defense. Meanwhile, Grant Delpit secured the only sack of the game together with 5 tackles (3 solo).

Bears vs. Browns Betting Trends

The Bears are 2-3 in their last 5 away games.
The Bears are 2-3 against the spread in their last 5 away games.
The totals have gone over in 4 of the Bears’ last 5 away games.
The Browns are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
The Browns are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 home games.
The totals have gone under in 2 of the Browns’ last 5 games.

Bears vs. Browns Expert Betting Predictions

The Browns have the offensive firepower over the Bears to go with home-field advantage, so the Bears have to be on their toes from start to finish. Nevertheless, covering the spread should be easier for the Bears. They have what it takes to match the Browns, but cutting down on offensive errors should be their top priority if they want to win this one. With good momentum coming from both sides, we are likely to see a close contest unfold before us. This game is brewing to become one of the most anticipated games this weekend.

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