Browns vs. Panthers Odds: Baker Mayfield Faces Former Team in Week 1

A Carolina Panthers-Cleveland Browns matchup would carry zero weight in a typical NFL season. But this year, NFL week 1 comes with the drama of Baker Mayfield facing his former team and that breakup was not pretty. 

While the Browns have not won a season opener since 2004, the odds aren’t completely against them — they’re actually even at some books. DraftKings has both teams priced at -110 and the Browns vs. Panthers spread is a pick ‘em. 

Browns vs. Panthers Odds: Point Spread & Total

	BetMGM	Caesars	DraftKings	FanDuel	PointsBet
Browns	+1.5 (-115)	Even (-110)	Even (-110)	-1.5 (-105)	+0.5 (-105)
Panthers	-1.5 (-105)	Even (-110)	Even (-110)	+1.5 (-115)	-0.5 (-110)
Total	O/U 42	O/U 42	O/U 42	O/U 41.5	O/U 42

**Odds as of Saturday, Sept. 10. Click the link in the table for latest Browns vs. Panthers NFL Week 1 odds

Chubb and Hunt: Cleveland’s Two-Headed Monster 

The Browns run-heavy offense revolves around Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Expect emphasis on the run game only to increase with Jacoby Brisset starting the season at quarterback.

The weather forecast is in the Browns favor here. Rain is expected, giving Kevin Stefansky more of a reason to keep the offensive attack on the ground. 

Baker Mayfield’s Vengeance 

Hell hath no fury like a QB scorned. It’s a fact, at this point, that Baker Mayfield performs his best when he has something to prove. Cleveland moved on from the man who helped lead them to their first playoff win in nearly three decades. With the Panthers reworked offense, this is sure to be one you’re going to want to tune in for. 

Browns vs. Panthers NFL Week 1 Schedule

• Sunday, Sept 11, 1pm ET
• Available on CBS
• At Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte

Sports Betting Coming to Ohio in 2023

Sports betting in Ohio will be legal on January 1, 2023, so the countdown is on. Legal online sports betting is available in about a two dozen US states, though, including many in the Midwest. NFL week 1 odds and betting promos are available in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Check the offers below and see if you’re state is available for betting. 

NFL Week 1 Promo Offers

Here are the best current NFL promo codes, bonuses, and legal sportsbooks for Browns betting for NFL week 1:

Caesars Sportsbook

Caesars is one of the most prominent mobile sports betting brands in the world and its success starts with its promotional variety. Caesars Sportsbook has one of the best welcome bonuses in the country, but also appeals to current sports bettors and other Caesars customers in the casino, dining, and hotel spaces.

First Bet Match Up To $1,250 + 1,000 Tier Credits + 1,000 Reward Credits

Caesars Sportsbook offers one of the simplest, yet most rewarding promos around.

Start by registering for a Caesars Sportsbook account. Make a deposit and place a qualifying wager of $10+ to receive 1,000 Reward Credits and 1,000 Tier Credits. Don’t worry if your first bet loses because the sportsbook will insure the entire amount. Caesars will drop a free bet that matches your initial wager up to $1,250 into your account within two days after the bet settles.

Use the Caesars Sportsbook promo code for NFL week 1: SHARPBETFULL

FanDuel Sportsbook

FanDuel dominated the Daily Fantasy Sports world before becoming one of the nation’s leading players in the online sports betting space. FanDuel offers various daily and sport-specific promotions for both new and existing players.

Bet $5, Get $150 In Free Bets – Win Or Lose

FanDuel is giving new football bettors a chance to profit as the season kicks off. Simply sign up for a FanDuel Sportsbook account, deposit at least $10, and wager $5 on Browns vs. Panthers – or any other contest.

Next thing you know, $150 in free bets will be waiting in your account for you to use towards your next bet, regardless of how the first bet plays out. You can either divide the free credits up across multiple bets or wager it all in one gulp.

No FanDuel NFL Promo Code Needed, just use this link

BetMGM Sportsbook

For a very limited time, in celebration of NFL week 1, the BetMGM Sportsbook bonus code offers $50 plus $1,000 risk free.

When you sign up for a BetMGM account, you automatically enroll in the company’s loyalty program – MGM Rewards. Earn BetMGM Rewards Points and MGM Tier Credits just by playing online casino games and/or placing wagers on the BetMGM app. Players can unlock exclusive promotions and perks, including free bets, deposit matches, concert tickets, and event discounts.

Use BetMGM Sportsbook Bonus Code SHARP to claim this exclusive $50 free bet offer

DraftKings Sportsbook 

DraftKings is a top dog in the sports betting space, and has made a mission out of giving its users the most pleasurable betting experience in the nation. The Boston-based sportsbook has you covered with a top-grade mobile betting app, the industry’s most competitive betting odds, and frequent promotions that appeal to bettors of all types.

$50 Free Bet + $1,000 Deposit Match

New DraftKings players can claim two rewarding bonuses after signing up for an account.

The first bonus is a $50 free bet that you can grab in under 60 seconds. Simply make your first deposit of at least $5, and DraftKings will then hand you a $50 free bet that you can use towards Browns vs. Panthers or any Week 1 contest.

The second bonus is a much bigger money maker. DraftKings will match 20% of your first deposit up to $1,000. If you want to squeeze out every last drop of the bonus, then you’ll have to deposit $5,000. The promo does come with a 25x playthrough requirement, which means that for every $25 you wager, you’ll unlock $1 in bonus funds.

Bear in mind that you can score both bonuses with your first deposit only. So if you want to capitalize on these welcome offers, then your best bet is to deposit closer to $5,000 than to $5.

No DraftKings Sportsbook Promo Code is needed, just use this link

PointsBet Sportsbook

PointsBet’s market variety and sign-up bonus may be second to none.

$2,000 In Risk-Free Bets

In terms of total welcome bonus money, the sportsbook’s offer is the largest on this list. When you sign up for a PointsBet Sportsbook account, you’ll be given two risk-free bets worth up to $2,000. One of them is a fixed-odds – or traditional – wager up to $500, and the other is a PointsBetting wager up to $1,500.

Your fixed-odds wager will be risk-free up to $500. If the bet wins, then you pocket the winnings just like that. If it loses, then PointsBet will cover the wager and send you free bets that match the initial wager.

Use PointsBet Promo Code BESTOFFER to get this NFL week 1 promo

Other PointsBet Promotions

The sportsbook’s menu of promotional offers also includes daily odds boosts, a $100 refer-a-friend bonus, and a rewards program where you can rack up points through wagering and trade in those points for free bets.

Contributed by Mariah Janos