The Cleveland Browns are set to face the Baltimore Ravens this weekend in what should be an intense AFC North showdown. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NFL odds series and make our Browns-Ravens prediction, odds and pick.

A win by the Browns would put the division in entire chaos since there won't be much disparity between the records of two teams. The Ravens are 7-3 on the season, but the Browns are not too far off at 6-5 even though they are bottom of the AFC North.

Courtesy of FanDuel, here’s the Browns-Ravens odds:

NFL odds: Browns-Ravens Odds 

Browns: +3.5 (-110)

Ravens: -3.5 (-110)

Over: 47 (-110)

Under: 47 (-110)

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Why Browns Could Cover the Spread 

The Cleveland Browns are having an inconsistent season in 2021. Baker Mayfield has not looked as good as last year, and the loss of Odell Beckham may have caused some drama within the organization.

They squeaked out a 13-10 win in Week 11 against the Detroit Lions, who started backup Tim Boyle. Mayfield threw for only 176 yards and two interceptions. Nick Chubb led the offense with 130 rushing yards. The Browns average 22.2 points (19th) and 362.5 yards per game (12th). They have the top rushing attack in the league, leading in yards per rush (5.2) and rush yards per game (156.8).

The Ravens have a stout run defense, though, so it will be up to Baker to make some big throws on Sunday.

Defensively, Cleveland is in the middle of the pack in terms of opponent points per game (22.8). However, they rank fourth in opposing yards per game (316.7). They are fifth in the NFL in sack percentage (7.55%).

The Browns are 5-2 against the spread in their last seven road games. After an against-the-spread loss, Cleveland is 7-3 in their previous ten games.

Why Ravens Could Cover the Spread 

The Baltimore Ravens are in first place in the AFC North. They are 4-1 at home and have won four of their last six games. In Week 11, they traveled to Chicago, where they dramatically won 16-13. Lamar Jackson was ruled out before kick-off, so backup Tyler Huntley led a game-winning drive that set up a Devonta Freeman touchdown with 22 seconds left in the game. Huntley finished the game with 219 passing yards and 40 rushing yards.

The Ravens average 24.3 points per game (14th) and have the third most yards per game (402.6). They lead the league in rushes per game (31.6) and rank third in rush yards per game (151.0).

Baltimore's defense is excellent in critical moments in games. They lead the league in opponent third down conversion percentage (30.51%) and opponent red-zone scoring percentage (42.86%). They are solid against the run; however, their pass defense is suspect. They have four corners listed on the injury report for Sunday night as well.

The Ravens are 8-2 against the spread in their last 10 games versus the AFC North. The good news for Baltimore, Lamar Jackson is not listed on the injury report and is likely to suit up in this game.

Final Browns-Ravens Prediction & Pick

This matchup will be interesting with Lamar returning from an illness. The Ravens are a solid football team, yet they have been plagued by injuries all season.

The Browns are too inconsistent for me to trust them and the Ravens have a very hostile environment in Baltimore. Given the way Cleveland played against Detroit last week, it makes it difficult for me to believe they will do enough offensively to cover this spread. They will need Nick Chubb to dominate on the ground, yet the Ravens' run defense is second in the league. I will lay the points with Baltimore on Sunday night.

Final Browns-Ravens Pick: Ravens -3.5