The first large NFL preseason slate Saturday features riveting betting action between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns. Notably, there's substantial smart-money wagering influencing this game, putting a particular bet under the betting community's spotlight.
The Packers, one of the most exciting teams in the latter half of last season, will depend primarily on backup quarterbacks Sean Clifford and rookie Michael Pratt, as Jordan Love's starting position remains locked, and he's unlikely to see much, if any, preseason action Saturday.
Browns fans can look forward to seeing action from Deshaun Watson, Jameis Winston, Tyler Huntley, and Dorian Thompson-Robinson this preseason. Favored by 5.5 points, the Browns are laying a bit of chalk in a game that also features one of the highest over/under totals for Saturday.
Transitioning into the specifics of this critical matchup, it's clear where the value is at on a Packers vs. Browns pick Saturday based on our Big Money indicator.
Packers vs Browns Pick & NFL Preseason Odds for August 10
| Packers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -110 | 39 -110o / -110u | +200 |
| Browns Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -110 | 39 -110o / -110u | -240 |
The latest Packers vs Browns odds have Cleveland favored by 5.5-points (-5.5) at home. For this NFL preseason Week 1 matchup, Green Bay is a +200 underdog to come away with the road victory, while the Browns are -240 to take care of business at Cleveland Browns Stadium, where kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET on Saturday. The total is set at over/under 39 points scored by both teams combined.
Packers vs Browns Pick Catching Big Money for NFL Preseason Saturday
Initial bets drove the Browns' spread upward from -3.5 to -5.5, diminishing its value. However, a close analysis via PRO Report reveals heavy money coming in on the