Wondering which games to watch and bet on tonight? Look no further as we give you two action-packed games that are surely worth your money. Thursday Night Football features the Battle of Ohio as in-state rivals the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals clash for divisional supremacy. On the hardcourt, the defending NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs pay a visit to the red-hot, unbeaten Houston Rockets.
These are two games you wouldn’t want to miss. For more action coming your way tonight, check out our preview for the Dallas Mavericks vs. Portland Trail Blazers game here.
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Cleveland Browns vs. Cincinnati Bengals (8:25 PM ET)
Line: Cleveland Browns (+6.5) at Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5); total 45.0 – view these lines
The Cleveland Browns have lost 17-straight road games against AFC North opponents. They have a grand chance to break that trend tonight in a primetime matchup against in-state rivals, the Cincinnati Bengals.
[sc:NFL240banner ]The Browns also have a history of shutting down Cincinnati’s primary playmaker A.J. Green. The Bengals wide receiver recorded nine receptions for 58 yards while bring covered primarily by Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden last season. What could hurt the Browns in this game is their rushing offense. No. 1 back Ben Tate had three yards on 10 carries in Week 9, while rookie Terrance West ran for 48 yards on 15 carries.
Beating Cincinnati at home is easier said than done. The Bengals have won five straight over the Browns at Paul Brown Stadium and are 13-0-1 in their last 14 games against Cleveland overall. View the complete preview of this game here.
Writer’s Prediction
The Bengals win and cover –6.5 at home.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets (8:00 PM ET)
Line: San Antonio Spurs (+3) at Houston Rockets (-3); total 201.5 – view these lines
The San Antonio Spurs seem to be in a championship hangover. They are 0-3 ATS to start the season with all games decided by five points or less. On Wednesday, the Spurs led by as much as 17 points, but blew their lead as they eventually eked out a 94-92 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Seven Spurs scored in double digits led by Tony Parker and Tim Duncan who each scored 17 points. Duncan also had 13 boards for his second double-double of the season.
The Spurs face a more difficult challenge tonight in the Houston Rockets, whose up-tempo style is led by James Harden, who is averaging 27.2 points and 7.4 assists this season. Meanwhile, Trevor Ariza’s outside shooting (4.2 three-pointers per game) and Dwight Howard’s presence inside the paint (10.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game) add more dimension to the Rockets’ game.
The Rockets are 5-0 SU/ATS in their last five games against the Spurs.
Writer’s Prediction
The Rockets win and cover -3. Create a betting account now and cash in on the best games to bet on each day.
