The Cleveland Browns were one of the biggest surprises during the 2023 NFL season. Their defense was dominant from the start, but their quarterback issues have been well documented, and they were forced to sign a veteran couch potato quarterback to lead them in a run toward the playoffs later in the year.
NFL Odds: Do the Browns Have the Best Super Bowl Value?
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– Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 9, 2024
But Joe Flacco was able to lead Cleveland to a strong finish, finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record and firmly in fifth place in the AFC for the playoffs. They enter the postseason as one of the hottest teams in the league and could have one of the best values when it comes to Super Bowl betting over the next month.
The 49ers and Ravens are the clear and obvious favorites heading into wild card weekend. San Francisco has spent much of the season atop the odds board and will enter the postseason with a +200 designation. Despite Baltimore’s convincing win over Brock Purdy and company a few weeks ago, the Ravens are listed at +325, the second-lowest odds, but still well behind the 49ers (via BetOnline).
Cleveland is currently at +2800
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– Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 9, 2024
The two powerhouses have been the most dominant teams in the NFL all season, and betting on either of them to take home the Lombardi Trophy would be the safe bet.
But would it have the greatest value?
There are other numbers on the board that may appeal to bettors who believe Baltimore and San Francisco are susceptible. The always dangerous Kansas City Chiefs are at +1000, and the Miami Dolphins have fallen to +1800 after their late-season slide.
However, the team that might have the best betting value is the aforementioned Browns. Cleveland is listed at +2800, the sixth-highest odds of any of the 14 teams in the playoff field and just ahead of the Los Angeles Rams at +3300.
Of the teams currently listed as longshots, the Browns should have the most value. The Rams or Texans could certainly make a run, but Cleveland has a top-notch defense formula + a veteran quarterback who is no stranger to the playoffs and postseason, and already has wins over the Texans, Ravens and 49ers so far. what’s going on this year. season.
