The Cleveland Browns will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 12. The Browns are 3-7 and are major afterthoughts to make the playoffs. The Bucs are 5-5 and in the driver's seat in their weak division, the NFC South. The Bucs are set as -3.0 favorites for the game with Unibet sportsbook.
The Pick: Cleveland beats Tampa Bay at +150 (3/2) with Unibet
The Cleveland Browns are well-positioned to win this game. They appear to have a long injury report at first glance, however, when you sift through it then you find that there's a whole lot of fluff. Most of the players on the report were full participants in Friday's practice. They will be missing their cornerback Greg Newsome II, however, most coaches would accept the injury position that Cleveland has at this time of the season.
Leonard Fournette, the Bucs' running back, is doubtful for the game. Tampa Bay is practically allergic to rushing the ball anyways.
Myles Garrett will impact this game
However, their passing game could crash under the weight of a Myles Garrett-led defense. Garrett had some injury issues earlier this season but recent injury reports suggest that they are all behind him. Cleveland backers should be expecting a strong pass rush in this game. Time in the pocket will be at a premium for Tom Brady and his offense at a time when rushing plays will be all the more riskier given Fournette's likely absence.
Take the Browns at home in this one. If they want to compete this season, then the game is practically their swan song. But don't forget that TB went 0-2 in their two most recent road games (not including neutral venues) -- and they were actually against teams that are worse than Cleveland.
Bucs vs Browns betting recommendation
- Cleveland at +150 with Unibet (3/2)
- Further reading: Titans vs Bengals in Week 12
