The Denver Broncos (2-6) are considered 3-point underdogs against the Cleveland Browns (2-5) in Week 9, according to BetMGM. The over/under for total points scored between the two teams has been set at 39.
Last week, the Broncos scored 13 points in a 15-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and the Browns scored 13 points in a 27-13 loss to the New England Patriots. That’s 26 combined points, which would have been almost two touchdowns shy of this week’s over/under line.
Oddsmakers often spot the home team a 3-point advantage but it’s not surprising that Denver is considered an underdog this week given the team’s quarterback situation. Joe Flacco is out with a neck injury and the team plans to start Brandon Allen, who has never played in a regular season NFL game.
The Broncos have faced Cleveland 29 times in their history and have dominated the series, owning a 23-6 advantage. The Browns did defeat Denver last year, 17-16, marking their first win against them since 1990.
