Chargers vs. Browns: picks, prediction, odds

The Chargers are a 2.5-point road favorite over the Browns. The game is a rematch from last season's wild thriller which the Chargers won, 47-42. Los Angeles is looking to win consecutive games for the first time this season. Cleveland is 4-0 and the team is near the top of the AFC North. The Browns' opponents have a combined record of 25-40-1. They rank 19th in scoring defense. Chargers offense has posted at least 24 points in three of four games despite Justin Herbert's rib injury. Browns defense ranks No. 4 in total yardage.

Cleveland is the NFL's second-best rushing team. Los Angeles has the best rushing defense. The Chargers are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 games. Cleveland has covered just two of its last 10 games after gaining more than 150 yards rushing. Last week the Browns lost to Atlanta. Los Los is 9-0 ATS in its past 10 away games with Denver on deck. It is also covered six of last eight games on grass. In October the teams have been playing better. They are 8-2 in October games played in the last ten years.

The Chargers are two points ahead of the Browns.