Steelers vs. Browns prediction, pick, odds, and how to watch the Week 8 game

Here's how to watch and listen to the Steelers vs. Browns game as well as a pick and prediction based off the latest Week 8 odds.

By Tyler Olson

October 27, 2021 | 9:00 AM EDT

Few games this weekend will compete with the AFC North slugfest that is the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns game. Here’s what channel the Steelers vs. Browns game is on, plus the latest NFL odds, a pick, and a prediction for this Week 8 matchup.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns prediction and odds | Week 8

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Spread: -3.5 Browns
Moneyline: +160 Steelers, -190 Browns
Over/Under: 42 (-110 Over, -110 Under)

Odds from DraftKings sportsbook

The Browns open the week as 3.5-point favorites against their rival in Pittsburgh. This is relatively new territory, as Cleveland has been in the doghouse of the AFC North for years. It’s a different year, though, and the Browns have proven they can contend in what’s become a tough division top to bottom.

While neither the Steelers nor Browns are leading the division, there are three Wild Card spots available. At 4-3, Cleveland currently holds one of those three spots while the Steelers — who enter Week 8 with a 3-3 record — are on the outside looking in.

Baker Mayfield’s injury designation could determine outcome

For Browns fans, 2021 was supposed to be the year. On paper, the entire roster looked ready to compete for not only a playoff spot, but a deep postseason run. While that’s still within reach, quarterback Baker Mayfield’s health could be the deciding factor in where this team goes as we reach the midway point of the season.

A win against the Steelers on Sunday would be critical regardless if Mayfield or long-time journeyman Case Keenum is under center. Right now, the needle points to Keenum as Mayfield deals with shoulder dislocations and a labral tear that resulted in a fracture. Keenum picked up a crucial victory against Denver last Thursday night, but Mayfield gives the Browns the best chance to win on a week-to-week basis, especially against a team like Pittsburgh.