Steelers vs. Browns Week 8 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5) over the Cleveland Browns (5-2). The Steelers have won three games in a row. The total for this one is set at 39.5 points.

The Steelers are putting up 323.7 yards per game on offense, which ranks them 20th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank sixth, allowing 303.7 yards per game. The Browns' offense has been a bottom-five unit this season, posting 19.0 points per game, which ranks fifth-worst in the NFL. On defense, they rank 12th with 20.9 points allowed per contest.

Steelers vs. Browns Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Venue: Acrisure Stadium
• Total: 39.5 points
• Spread: Steelers -3.5
• Moneyline: Steelers (-175), Browns (+145)

How to watch Steelers vs. Browns

• TV Channel: CBS

Betting the Over/Under: Steelers vs. Browns

• The Steelers and their opponents have scored more than 39.5 points in four of seven games this season.
• In Pittsburgh's seven games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times.
• The Browns have played four games this season that ended with a combined score over 39.5 points.
• In 2026, four Cleveland games have hit the over.
• These two teams score 40.9 points per game between them, 1.4 more than this game's over/under.
• Combined, these teams surrender 40.6 points per game, 1.1 more points than this matchup's over/under.

Betting the Spread: Steelers vs. Browns

• Pittsburgh has compiled a 5-2-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Pittsburgh has been favored by 3.5 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.
• The Browns are 5-2-0 ATS this year.
• Cleveland has covered the spread twice this season (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
• The Steelers have covered the spread every time, and are 3-0 overall, at home this year.
• At home, as 3.5-point favorites or greater, Pittsburgh is unbeaten ATS (1-0).
• In away games, the Browns have two wins against the spread and are 2-2 overall.
• Cleveland has one win ATS (1-1) as 3.5-point underdogs or more away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Steelers vs. Browns

• Pittsburgh is 4-1 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 80% of those games).
• The Browns have entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won four of those games.
• Pittsburgh has played as a moneyline favorite of -175 or shorter in just one game this season, which it won.
• Cleveland has a record of 1-1 in games where sportsbooks have them as underdogs of at least +145 on the moneyline.
• The Steelers have a 63.6% chance to win this contest based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Prediction for Steelers vs. Browns

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