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    The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8) host the Cleveland Browns (7-9) on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium and will attempt to extend a three-game winning streak.

    The Steelers are putting up 321.8 yards per game on offense this season (23rd in NFL), and they are allowing 331.9 yards per game (14th) on the other side of the ball. The Browns rank 16th in the NFL with 21.7 points per game on offense, and they rank 18th with 22.1 points surrendered per contest on defense.

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    BetterPool users project the Steelers will win straight up against the Browns on Sunday, with 68.7% of users picking them to win. But 66.7% of users have picked the Browns to cover the 3-point spread.

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    Game Info: Steelers vs. Browns

    • Game Day: Sunday, January 8, 2023
    • Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
    • TV Channel: CBS
    • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    • Stadium: Acrisure Stadium

    Pittsburgh is a 3-point favorite against Cleveland on Sunday and the total has been set at 39 points. Here’s some betting trends and insights if you are planning on making a wager on the contest.

    Betting Insights for Steelers

    • The Steelers have posted a 9-6-1 record against the spread this season.
    • The Steelers are winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
    • The teams have hit the over in six of the Steelers’ 16 games with a set total.

    Stats & Insights for Steelers

    • The Steelers rank 23rd in total offense (321.8 yards per game) and 14th in total defense (331.9 yards allowed per game) this year.
    • While the Steelers’ defense ranks 11th with 20.8 points allowed per game, they’ve been a little less successful on offense, ranking fourth-worst (17.5 points per game).
    • The Steelers are totaling 201.3 passing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 24th in the NFL. On defense, they rank 20th, surrendering 225.4 passing yards per contest.
    • The Steelers rank 17th in run offense (120.6 rushing yards per game) and seventh in run defense (106.5 rushing yards allowed per game) this season.
    • The Steelers are putting up a 43.9% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them seventh in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 17th, allowing a 39.2% third-down conversion rate.
    • The Steelers are putting up 5.2 yards per play on offense, which ranks them 27th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 17th, giving up 5.7 yards per play.
    • The Steelers have the 10th-ranked turnover margin in the league at +3, forcing 21 turnovers (13th in NFL) while turning it over 18 times (seventh in NFL).

    Best Players for Steelers

    • Kenny Pickett: 2,209 PASS YDS / 184.1 YPG / 64.4% / 6 TD / 9 INT / 52 CAR / 236 RUSH YDS / 3 TD
    • Najee Harris: 249 CAR / 954 YDS / 59.6 YPG / 6 TD / 40 REC / 219 YDS / 13.7 YPG / 3 TD
    • Jaylen Warren: 71 CAR / 343 YDS / 22.9 YPG / 1 TD / 25 REC / 207 YDS / 13.8 YPG / 0 TD
    • Diontae Johnson: 84 REC / 844 YDS / 52.8 YPG / 0 TD
    • Pat Freiermuth: 63 REC / 732 YDS / 48.8 YPG / 2 TD
    • George Pickens: 49 REC / 729 YDS / 45.6 YPG / 3 TD
    • Alex Highsmith: 55 TKL / 10 TFL / 12 SACK / 1 PD
    • Myles Jack: 100 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 PD
    • Minkah Fitzpatrick: 86 TKL / 1 TFL / 6 INT / 11 PD

    Betting Insights for Browns

    • So far this season, the Browns have put together an 8-8-0 record against the spread.
    • When they have played as at least 3-point underdogs this year, the Browns are 3-3 against the spread.
    • The Browns have hit the over in seven of their 16 games with a set total (43.8%).

    Stats & Insights for Browns

    • With 351.7 total yards per game on offense, the Browns rank 14th in the NFL in 2022. Defensively, they rank 11th, allowing 331.1 total yards per contest.
    • From an offensive standpoint, the Browns are putting up 21.7 points per contest (16th-ranked). They rank 18th in the NFL on defense (22.1 points surrendered per game).
    • In terms of passing, the Browns rank 22nd in the NFL (204.4 passing yards per game) and seventh on defense (196.7 passing yards allowed per contest).
    • From an offensive standpoint, the Browns are posting 147.3 rushing yards per game (sixth-ranked). They rank 25th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (134.4 rushing yards given up per game).
    • The Browns rank 20th in the NFL with a 37.9% third-down conversion rate on offense, and 10th with a 38% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
    • With 5.5 yards per play on offense, the Browns rank 20th in the NFL. On defense they rank 12th, surrendering 5.6 yards per play.
    • With 19 forced turnovers (20th in NFL) and 19 turnovers committed (ninth in NFL) this season, the Browns rank 15th in the NFL with a turnover margin of 0.

    Best Players for Browns

    • Jacoby Brissett: 2,608 PASS YDS / 173.9 YPG / 64% / 12 TD / 6 INT / 49 CAR / 243 RUSH YDS / 2 TD
    • Nick Chubb: 290 CAR / 1,448 YDS / 90.5 YPG / 12 TD / 22 REC / 194 YDS / 12.1 YPG / 0 TD
    • Kareem Hunt: 119 CAR / 455 YDS / 28.4 YPG / 3 TD / 32 REC / 195 YDS / 12.2 YPG / 1 TD
    • Amari Cooper: 76 REC / 1,109 YDS / 69.3 YPG / 9 TD
    • Donovan Peoples-Jones: 59 REC / 797 YDS / 49.8 YPG / 3 TD
    • David Njoku: 54 REC / 586 YDS / 45.1 YPG / 3 TD
    • Myles Garrett: 53 TKL / 16 TFL / 15 SACK / 4 PD
    • Grant Delpit: 98 TKL / 4 TFL / 4 INT / 10 PD
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