Seattle Seahawks vs. Cleveland Browns: Spread Info, Line and Predictions

This inter-conference matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the Cleveland Browns may not seem like a huge deal to you, but I can guarantee you that both teams and fans are more than prepared for this game.

The Seahawks may not seem like a "sexy" team and they certainly are flying under the radar, but the fact of the matter is, they are 2-3 and are second to the 49ers in the NFC West. They aren't out of the race by a long-shot, so every game matters.

The Browns are 2-3 and are at the bottom of the AFC North, but just a few wins could put them right back in it.

They have to feel that the home-field advantage will play a big role and that this is a winnable game for them.

Where: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, OH 

When: Sunday Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. EST

Watch: Fox

Spread: Cleveland Brown -3

This would be a hard game to bet on, it could go either way. I'd expect it to stay close though.

Over/Under: 41 1/2

This is a relatively easy over, so I'd go for it.

All Betting Information Courtesy of Bodog.com

Key Injuries:

Seahawks: Tight end Zach Miller out (head), center Max Unger doubtful (foot), quarterback Tarvaris Jackson doubtful (pectoral).

Browns: Linebacker Scott Fujita out (head), cornerback Joe Haden questionable (knee), guard Artis Hicks questionable (back), running back Peyton Hillis questionable (hamstring), cornerback Buster Skrine questionable (hip), safety Raymond Ventrone questionable (hamstring), tackle tony Pashos questionable (ankle).

Fantasy Big Plays:

Start: Running back Marshawn Lynch should be a good play this week. The Browns have given up triple-digit running yards every single game this year. I have a good feeling Lynch is going to go beast-mode.

Sit: Peyton Hillis has been having some sketchy contract negotiations that have kept him out of games. Right now he's not reliable.

Keys to Seattle Win:

It looks like Charlie Whitehurst is going to get the start for the Seahawks, and he's looked pretty good during playing stints in the pass. He's going to have to manage the game and make a few good throws for Seattle to win this game on the road.

Keys to Cleveland Win:

It's a pretty simple game for Cleveland right now. Colt McCoy just needs to take control and be the quarterback that I think he can be. I was projecting a Pro Bowl season for McCoy during the preseason, and he still has that potential.

Prediction:

I like Seattle to pull this game out. Whitehurst has a knack for making big plays.

Seahawks: 27 Browns: 24