The Cleveland Browns lost 17-10 to the New Orleans Saints in NFL Week 16. With Ohio sports betting launching on January 1, the Browns playoff chances and odds have been removed as they were eliminated from contention once again.
Browns Playoff Chances: Eliminated from NFL Playoffs
Using Cleveland's playoff odds to calculate probability, the Browns playoff chances are 0%. The Browns playoff chances have been removed from BetMGM Ohio and all other sportsbooks.
Bettors can place wagers on Ohio sports betting apps for the Browns in NFL Week 17 as it falls after the official Ohio sports betting launch date of January 1, 2023.
Browns Week 17 Update
The Browns are 2-2 with Deshaun Watson at quarterback. The addition boosted their postseason odds after the first week but has quickly fallen to under 0% after a loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 16. Unfortunately, Ohio sportsbooks are not yet accepting wagers, so bettors will have to wait until January 1 to get in on NFL action.
The Cleveland Browns are now 6-9 and alone at the bottom of the AFC North. The Browns are officially out of the playoffs this season and will have to look ahead to next season for improvements.
Browns Playoff Odds: Key Developments for Week 17
Heading into Week 17, the Browns playoff odds are void. Below you'll find a list of the key developments throughout the season that have impacted the Browns odds to make the playoffs.
- ๐ Week 16 (Dec. 27): The Cleveland Browns were officially eliminated from the playoffs after a 17-10 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The organization should have better odds next year with a full season of Deshaun Watson at quarterback in 2023.
- ๐ Week 15 (Dec. 19): The Browns have performed well against their division opponents this season. Their latest win against the Ravens has given them a winning home record of 4-3 on the year. Unfortunately, the win did nothing for the Browns playoff chances. It appears to be too late for Cleveland to make a run at the postseason, but crazier things have happened.
- ๐ Week 14 (Dec. 12): The Browns are looking to the 2023 season after their Week 14 loss to the Bengals. Although they are likely to miss the playoffs, Cleveland's odds may see higher numbers with a full season of Deshaun Watson at quarterback in 2023.
- ๐ Week 13 (Dec. 5): Deshaun Watson has taken over at quarterback for the Cleveland Browns and they defeated his former team by a score of 27-14. It's been awhile since Watson has played football and it showed. He was able to do enough to give the Browns their 5th win of the year and improve their playoff chances.
- ๐ Week 12 (Nov. 28): The Browns shocked Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a 23-17 victory in Week 12. The Browns are expected to have Deshaun Watson at quarterback in Week 13 against the Houston Texans.
- ๐ Week 11 (Nov. 21): Cleveland has lost 7 of their last eight games including a 31-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 11. Their playoff chances have dwindled down to just 7.1% heading into NFL Week 12 when they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- ๐ Week 10 (Nov. 14): Unfortunately, for the Cleveland Browns, they were unable to take advantage of the Ravens and Bengals bye week. Instead, the Browns lost 39-17 against the Miami Dolphins. The Browns playoff chances are 11% heading into Week 11.
- ๐ Week 9 (Nov. 9): The Browns had a bye in Week 9, but their playoff chances we still negatively impacted as both the Ravens and Bengals won. The Browns will have a chance to make up for it in Week 10 as the Ravens and Bengals have their bye week.
- ๐ Week 8 (Nov. 2): Cleveland shocked the Bengals in a 32-13 win on Monday Night Football. They have improved their postseason odds as they head into their Week 9 bye.
- ๐ Week 7 (Oct. 24): The Browns kept pace with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7, however, it wasn't enough to win the game. The Ravens defeated the Browns 23-20. The Browns playoff chances are just 12.7% heading into NFL Week 8.
- ๐ Week 6 (Oct. 17): The Cleveland Browns were destroyed by the New England Patriots 38-15. This is now three losses in a row for Cleveland and their playoff chances have shrunk to just 19% heading into Week 7.
- ๐ Week 5 (Oct. 10): Cleveland suffered their third loss of the season with a 30-28 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. Their playoff odds continue to plummet as they look to face the New England Patriots in Week 6.
- ๐ Week 4 (Oct. 1): The Browns follow up their second win of the season with another unexpected loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4. Sportsbooks moved the Browns playoff odds to +165, slightly better than their odds following their Week 2 loss.
- ๐ Week 4 (Sept. 26): The Cleveland Browns confirm that star defensive end Myles Garrett was in a single-car accident leaving practice today. Both Garrett and his passenger suffered non-life-threatening injuries but Myles Garrett's Week 4 status is unknown. The incident did not immediately impact the Browns playoff odds.
- ๐ Week 3 (Sept. 23): Cleveland stepped up after a devastating loss in Week 2 by defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-17 on Thursday Night Football. The 2-1 start for the Browns increased their playoff odds back to over 40% through 3 games.
- ๐ Week 2 (Sept. 18): The Browns didn't take long to take on a Browns-like loss. In Week 2, the Browns gave up a 30-17 lead with 1:33 left in the game. They handed the New York Jets a 31-30 win, bringing the Browns' record to 1-1. The first loss of the season for the Browns moved their playoff odds to +176, the longest they have been all season.
- ๐ Week 1 (Sept. 11): The Browns pulled off a slight upset on the road against their former franchise quarterback Baker Mayfield and the Carolina Panthers. The victory improved most Cleveland's futures odds but their playoff chances held at +100 heading into Week 2.
- ๐ Week 1 (Sept. 5): The Browns head into the start of the regular season +100 odds to make the playoffs, which implies a 50% chance to make the postseason.
Each week our NFL betting experts reviewed the latest news coming out of Cleveland and recorded what developments moved the Browns postseason odds. Check back here weekly to keep an eye out for Ohio sports betting promos once everything launches in The Buckeye State.
Can I Bet on the Browns to Make the Playoffs?
Not anymore. The Browns have been eliminated from playoff contention. Bettors who are 21+ are able to place bets on qualifying teams to make playoffs if sports betting is legal in the state where they claim residence or are visiting. Unfortunately, Browns fans will have to wait a little while longer, as sites and apps such as Caesars Sportsbook Ohio haven't launched in the state just yet.
When Can I Bet on the Browns?
You will be able to bet on Browns games starting on January 1, 2023. Although they are out of the playoff race, there will still be opportunities to place wagers during the last two weeks of the NFL season.
Cleveland Browns Super Bowl Odds: Week 17 Updates
Following their Week 16 loss, the Browns Super Bowl odds are no longer listed according to Fanduel Ohio. The Browns have no playoff or Super Bowls odds after they were eliminated from the playoffs in NFL Week 16.
Bettors will have to look ahead to next season if they want to bet on the Cleveland Browns playoff chances or Super Bowl odds.
The Browns' preseason Super Bowl odds were listed at +3000, but they are no longer listed. Cleveland was far behind Bengals Super Bowl odds all season long.
The Cleveland Browns' odds have fallen quickly from the opening lines. Losing four straight games and losing by 23 points against the Patriots in Week 6, has certainly contributed to the shrinking of their Super Bowl chances.
The Browns are officially no longer in the conversation for playoffs or Super Bowl 57.
Where Can I Bet on the Browns to Win the Super Bowl?
Sportsbooks such as DraftKings Ohio will not allow sports betting until January 1. If you want to bet on Browns odds, you will have to wait until next season. You can still bet on the Browns last games after Ohio sports betting becomes legal.
Operators will offer all of these markets, though the numbers will vary from book to book. We recommend checking out a few different books before placing any bets to ensure you're getting the best value.
Cleveland Browns Postseason Odds FAQs
The Browns playoff chances are no longer up to chance as they have been eliminated from contention once again. The Browns playoff chances were above 40% prior to the NFL Week 4 but continued to shrink after a slow start to the season including losses to the Jets and Falcons.
Following their 6-9 record including four consecutive losses against the Falcons, Chargers, Patriots, and Ravens, the Browns Super Bowl odds are 0%. Cleveland is among the bottom teams in the league and will have to look to next season for Super Bowl hopes.
Sports bettors can visit sportsbooks like BetMGM and FanDuel to wager on the Cleveland Browns, but not to make the playoffs. They have been eliminated from playoff contention following their Week 16 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Ohio sports bettors will have to wait till January 1, 2023, to place any bets on the Browns.
All legal sportsbooks in the US should offer Super Bowl odds for all NFL teams not eliminated from the playoffs. The Browns Super Bowl odds are no longer as they have been eliminated from playoff contention. Bettors in Ohio won't be able to begin placing Super Bowl bets till midnight on New Year's Eve.
The Browns Super Bowl odds opened at +3000 before the season started, a reflection of their high expectations following the high-profile acquisition of QB Deshaun Watson. Cleveland's odds to win the Super Bowl have dwindled down to 0 after falling out of playoff contention in NFL Week 16.
