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Browns vs. Eagles Predictions, Picks & Odds: DTR to Get Extended Run

Michael McClymont

Last Updated: August 17, 2023 5:56 PM EDT • 2 min 26 sec read.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns features in our Browns vs. Eagles predictions
Dorian Thompson-Robinson #17 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates a 16-yard touchdown run by Demetric Felton Jr. during the second half of the 2023 Pro Hall of Fame Game against the New York Jets on Aug. 3. Nick Cammett/Getty Images/AFP

The second week of the NFL's preseason begins Thursday with exciting rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson getting the start for the Cleveland Browns against the Philadelphia Eagles. Here are our Browns vs. Eagles predictions based on the best NFL odds from our best NFL betting sites.

The Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles will open the second week of the preseason and the Browns are taking an opposite approach than in previous games.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski announced rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson will start Thursday's game and that Kellen Mond will play in the second half, reversing the order from the quarterback rotation in the Hall of Fame Game. No. 1 QB Deshaun Watson and projected backup Joshua Dobbs will again get the night off.

Thompson-Robinson has impressed during his limited time on the field. He led a come-from-behind 21-16 victory over the New York Jets in the Hall of Fame Game, going 8-for-11 passing, throwing a game-winning 22-yard touchdown pass, and adding 36 rushing yards on six scrambles. The fifth-round pick then went 9-for-10 for 102 yards and a touchdown during a 17-15 loss to the Washington Commanders last week.

The Eagles have yet to share their plan of action for Thursday, but expect a healthy dose of third-string quarterback Tanner McKee and fourth-stringer Ian Book.

Here is our best Browns vs. Eagles prediction (odds via our best NFL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

Browns vs. Eagles prediction

Browns 1st-half ML (+164 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐

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First-half props are now available at the best sports betting apps, and I'm looking to take the Browns on the first-half moneyline at +164 with what we've seen thus far from DTR.

Assuming the Eagles will be sitting their defensive starters and playing many second- and third-stringers, Thompson-Robinson should again get a chance to shine.

The Eagles could start backup quarterback Marcus Mariota, but Philadelphia beat writers are still expecting McKee to receive the majority of the snaps on Thursday. While McKee has also been playing well during limited time, Thompson-Robinson's dual-threat ability is a preseason game-changer.

The Browns will also have the benefit of playing two preseason games to this point to the Eagles' one. Therefore, they should be a little more accustomed to preseason action than their opponent.

I recommend taking the Browns against the spread at +3.5 and -118 odds too, and siding with the Over on the first-half total of 17.5 points at -115. But Cleveland on the first-half moneyline is my best bet.

Browns vs. Eagles best odds

bet365 (+150)

DraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarsbet365
Browns 1st-half moneylineBrowns 1st-half moneylineBrowns 1st-half moneylineBrowns 1st-half moneylineBrowns 1st-half moneyline
+145+134+145+140+150

DraftKings initially featured the best price on our first-half prop, but bet365 is currently hanging the best number as we approach kickoff. Still, there are plus-money odds available at all of our top books.

Browns vs. Eagles odds

Browns vs. Eagles odds analysis

The Eagles opened as -1 favorites, but the spread has since grown to -4 across most betting sites. The moneyline was first posted at -120 for the Eagles, but the odds are now -185 or shorter.

The total opened at 37.5 and and has dropped substantially on game day. It can now be found at 35.5 at multiple books.

Browns vs. Eagles game info

  • Date: Thursday, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m. ET
  • TV: NFL Network
  • Location: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
  • Weather: 82 degrees, mostly sunny, 7% chance of precipitation

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Michael McClymont
Michael McClymont is a Publishing Editor for Sportsbook Review, providing coverage on NFL and college football. Prior to joining SBR, he covered football as an NFL editor at theScore. Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the journalism industry as a writer and editor. Mike enjoys a good futures bet and to hammer live in-game odds. While his favorite bet was Julian Edelman Super Bowl LIII MVP at +4000, his biggest regret was cashing out a Lamar Jackson 2019 MVP bet in Week 8, a week before he cemented the award with his highlight-reel rushing TD against the Bengals.