The New Orleans Saints are trying to rebound from being upset in Week 1 by the Atlanta Falcons, and are favored by 7 points over the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium, according to OddsShark. The over/under is set at 47.5.
Saints vs. Browns odds 2014: New Orleans favored on the road
Two teams searching for their first win clash by the banks of Lake Erie.
Kevin C. Cox
The Browns have lost five straight games dating back to end of the 2013 season, and have covered the spread in only two of their previous eight contests. However, the Saints struggle mightily on the road, sporting a 1-5 mark in their last six dates away from the Superdome along with a 2-7 mark against the spread in their last nine road games.
New Orleans had a 20-7 lead in the second quarter before ultimately falling 37-34 in overtime at the Georgia Dome. The Saints could not stop Matt Ryan, who threw for 448 yards and three touchdowns on 43 pass attempts. Drew Brees played well also, hitting on 29 of 42 attempts for 333 yards and a touchdown with an interception. Rookie Brandin Cooks caught seven passes for 77 yards and a score.
Cleveland fans suffered a roller coaster of emotions against the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday. The Browns trailed 27-3 at halftime before storming back to tie the game, only to lose on a 41-yard field goal by Shaun Suisham as time expired. Terrance West rushed for 100 yards on 16 carries, while receiver Andrew Hawkins caught eight passes for 87 yards in his debut with Cleveland.
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