Game Info:
- Matchup: Cleveland Browns at Las Vegas Raiders
- Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
- Time: 4:05 PM EST
- Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
- Point Spread: Raiders -3.5
- Total (Over/Under): 35.5
Game Outlook
The Cleveland Browns head to Las Vegas for a Week 12 clash against a Raiders team favored to win but potentially hampered by significant, late-breaking injuries. With a very low game total of 35.5 points, oddsmakers are anticipating a gritty, low-scoring affair where every possession will count.
The Raiders enter the contest as 3.5-point home favorites, but their status has been clouded by troubling news on the injury front. A report from just days before the game, on November 20, indicated that several “big names” were newly added to the team’s injury report. While the specific players were not detailed in the available information, the timing and nature of the report cast serious doubt on whether the Raiders will be at full strength. This uncertainty could play a major role in their ability to cover the spread.
For the Cleveland Browns, this game presents an opportunity to get back on track after a difficult stretch. One report noted their recent record as a string of losses (L L L W L), indicating a team in need of a solid performance. In a game projected to be a defensive battle, the Browns will need to rely on their defense to keep the score close and give their offense a chance against a potentially shorthanded Raiders squad.
Prediction
This matchup is defined by two key factors: the Raiders’ injury situation and the extremely low game total.
The late-week addition of key players to Las Vegas’s injury report is the most significant storyline. It’s difficult for any team, even at home, to perform to expectations and cover a spread of more than a field goal when its top talent is either sidelined or playing at less than 100%.
For the Browns, this is a prime opportunity to take advantage of an opponent’s misfortune. In a game where points are expected to be at a premium (O/U 35.5), getting more than a field goal on the spread is a significant advantage. The Browns don’t need to win outright to reward bettors; they just need to keep the game close, which is the most likely scenario in a defensive slugfest.
Given the uncertainty surrounding the Raiders’ health and the low-scoring nature of the game, the points are too valuable to pass up.
The Pick: Cleveland Browns +3.5
Final Score Prediction: Raiders 17, Browns 16
Sources:
Browns Injury Report | Cleveland Browns – clevelandbrowns.com
Cleveland Browns Injury Status – ESPN
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