The Cleveland Browns (4-4) face the Cincinnati Bengals (5-3) at Paul Brown Stadium in the first Battle of Ohio this season. Kickoff is set for 1 PM EST on CBS.

Game Details:

• Spread: Bengals -2.5 (-110)
• Over/Under: 46.5 (Over -115, Under -105)

Keys for Bengals Victory:

• Leverage Joe Burrow's efficient passing (67.9% completion rate, 20 TDs)
• Establish run game with Joe Mixon
• Generate defensive pressure and turnovers
• Force Baker Mayfield into mistakes

Keys for Browns Victory:

• Utilize strong run game with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt
• Overcome OBJ situation disrupting offense
• Leverage top-3 defense (yards allowed per game)
• Contain Bengals' passing attack

Team Analysis:

• Bengals rank top 10 in offensive categories
• Browns defense allows 3rd least yards/game, 2nd least rush yards/game
• Bengals averaging 1 takeaway per game
• Browns' Baker Mayfield has only 6 TDs this season

Prediction: Expect a close, hard-fought divisional game with strong home crowd support split between both teams. Edge goes to Bengals due to more consistent offensive performance, but Browns upset possible. Game likely comes down to quarterback play in crucial moments.

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