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Cleveland Browns vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds |
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Spread | Totals | Money-Line |
| Cleveland Browns | +2 -110 | 46½ -110o | +110 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | -2 -110 | 46½ -110u | -130 |
**Odds as of 05/10/2021**
The Cleveland Browns (3-1) face off against the Los Angeles Chargers (3-1) at SoFi Stadium for an exciting matchup of two of the league’s best teams. The Browns are coming off a solid 14-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, while the Chargers downed the Las Vegas Raiders 28-14 in impressive fashion on Monday night football. Early NFL odds have the Chargers as the slight -1 home favorite, with the total set at 48 points.
The Browns outlasted the Vikings in Week 4 behind one of the best defenses in the league. Although they just totaled two sacks, the star-studded Browns defense harassed Kirk Cousins and affected nearly every pass he threw. The defensive unit is allowing a minuscule 16.8 points per game and are tied for second in the league with 14 sacks.
On the offensive sidel, Baker Mayfield has struggled a bit. He has thrown for just 935 yards and two touchdowns. Be that as it may, the two-headed monster the Browns utilize at running back is carrying the team. Kareem Hunt and Nick Chubb have combined for a league-best 177 rushing yards per game and will look for more against the third-worst rushing defense.
Entering the game against the Raiders, the Charger had the worst rushing defense in the league. However, they held the Raiders to just 48 yards on the ground and 49 yards total in the first half. The defense is legit and was in the backfield frustrating Derek Carr all night. The Chargers are top five against the pass and proved it against a high-powered offense.
Justin Herbert has put on a clinic. The second-year quarterback has thrown for nine touchdowns and is averaging almost 300 yards per game. The offense has a plethora of weapons, including dynamic running back Austin Ekeler, who is averaging 5.7 yards per carry. They’ll look to stay balanced against a tough Cleveland defense.
