Chiefs vs Browns | Prediction & Pick

Sunday, September 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM EST on CBS

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Kansas City at Cleveland – Kansas City pulled of the improbable at a wet Arrowhead Stadium on Monday, beating  four-time defending AFC West champions San Diego, 21-14 in their 2010 home-opener.

Running back Jamaal Charles turned in a solid performance with 92 rushing yards and one touchdown while Dexter McCluster registered a 94-yard punt return for a touchdown.

Quarterback Matt Cassel struggled in the downpour, finishing with just 68 yards and a touchdown on 10 competed passes on 22 attempts. Even though the passing game still needs some work, the Chiefs could easily start the season 2-0 to lead the AFC West as they prepare for a bout at the Dawg Pound.

As for the Cleveland Browns, they are already off to a rough start losing to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 1. It is doubtful that they can get past a much-improved Kansas City Chiefs team.

This game is likely to carry some ill feelings, as the Chiefs have not forgotten when tight end Brad Cottam had his neck broken by Cleveland safety Abram Elam and high by outside linebacker Matt Roth last December.

Paradoxically, the Chiefs are underdogs in this matchup with the Browns a -1 point favorite, but I really can’t see Jake Delhomme and company getting the win here.

The odds makers have the Browns as a -2 point favorite with and over/under of 39.

Kansas City Chiefs Betting Trends:

• Kansas City is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
• Kansas City is 5-16-1 SU in its last 22 games ,
• Kansas City is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games at home
• Kansas City is 6-16 ATS in its last 22 games at home

Cleveland Browns Betting Trends:

• Cleveland is 5-18 SU in its last 23 games
• Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
• Cleveland is 5-18-1 SU in its last 24 games ,
• Cleveland4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games

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