Chargers vs Browns Predictions, Picks, Odds

The Los Angeles Chargers avoided losing their third game in a row by taking care of business in Week 5, beating the Houston Texans on the road Sunday, 34-24. The Cleveland Browns, meanwhile, are back to .500 after losing to the Atlanta Falcons on the road in Week 5, 23-20. Check out our preview of this Chargers vs Browns game in Week 5 of the 2022 NFL regular season.

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Betting Preview for the Los Angeles Chargers vs Cleveland Browns Week 5 Game on October 9, 2022

Where: Barley House, Cleveland, Ohio

When: Sunday, October 9, 2022, 1:00 PM ET

Line: Los Angeles Chargers (-3.0) vs Cleveland Browns (+3.0) – view all 2022 NFL lines

TV Broadcast: CBS

Betting on the Los Angeles Chargers (-3.0)

Regular Season Record: 2-2

Justin Herbert passed for 340 passing yards and two touchdowns without an interception on 27/39 completions in the win over the Texans. It is not going to be that easy for Herbert but that was a commendable performance from the former Oregon Ducks star nonetheless, considering that he did not have Keenan Allen downfield in Week 5. Allen missed another game because of a hamstring problem but he could be back in action as soon as Week 5. In any case, Mike Williams, Gerald Everett, and Austin Ekeler are all prolific weapons who can play huge roles around Herbert when they take on Cleveland, which just allowed Atlanta to score twice on four red-zone trips.

The Chargers are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games in Week 5. They are also 7-2-1 against the spread in their last 10 games in October.

Betting on the Cleveland Browns (+3.0)

Regular Season Record: 2-2

The hope for the Browns is that they will finally have both Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney back in action in Week 5. That is a scary scenario for the Chargers, especially since Herbert must still be feeling at least a little sore after sustaining a rib injury in Week 2. On offense, Browns running back Nick Chubb is almost a lock to score a touchdown each game. He now has five rushing touchdowns this season and has rushed for at least 113 yards in three of four games this year. After allowing Texans rookie tailback Dameon Pierce to rush for 131 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries in Week 5, the Chargers’ run defense is looking prime to be clobbered by Chubb on Sunday.

The Browns are 6-2 against the spread in their last eight meetings with the Chargers. The Under is 6-0 in Cleveland’s last six games after giving up over 150 yards rushing in the previous outing.