Betting Impact on Browns Following Deshaun Watson’s Suspension

It’s Elementary my Dear Watson.

Per ESPN’s Jake Trotter and CBS Sports HQ’s Jonathan Jones, Watson will be suspended for the first 11 games of the regular season and fined $5 million. The settlement also requires Watson to undergo counseling, according to Mike Jones of USA Today. Watson spoke to the media just a bit ago, he’s maintaining his innocence, ultimately he just wanted to move on.

Deshaun Watson says just because he settled the cases and agreed to this suspension doesn't mean he's guilty of anything or did anything wrong.

He just wanted to move on from everything.pic.twitter.com/obTWAK2PL9

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 18, 2022

Watson also released a statement through the Browns’ Twitter account:

Browns’ owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam: pic.twitter.com/wDHEi8nRGj

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 18, 2022

We showed you the fantasy impact on Watson’s suspension.

Fantasy Football Impact of Deshaun Watson’s 11 Game Suspension https://t.co/5gHH4BJpwG

— SideAction (@SideActionHQ) August 18, 2022

Now let’s talk gambling. Of course   now that Deshaun Watson is officially ruled out for a good portion of the season, odds are currently being adjusted. The Cleveland Browns odds have been like a pinball lately, thanks in large part to the looming suspension news.  The Cleveland Browns odds have gone from 25-1 to 45-1 in some books based off the Watson suspension length.

Other books currently have them at 40-1.

Browns odds movements off the news that Deshaun Watson's suspension increased from 6 to 11 games:

Super Bowl
from 25-1 to 45-1

AFC
11-1 to 20-1

AFC North
+275 to +425

Odds> https://t.co/1KuNWO6OZM

— Dave Mason (@DaveMasonBOL) August 18, 2022

Cleveland Browns Super Bowl Odds drop to +4000 on @BSSportsbook https://t.co/pAnhbRa91h

— 12’s Burner (@12sBurner1) August 18, 2022

NFL Super Bowl Odds Movement @FDSportsbook:

Bills +650 –> +600
Browns +2400 –> +3000

— PMS Odds (@PMSOdds) August 18, 2022

Vegas is also adjusting the Browns win total to 8.5 down from 9.5, but that could change even more, assuming everyone will be pounding the under.

See below:

With Deshaun Watson's suspension increasing to 11 games, the Browns' win total has moved from 9.5 to 8.5. Do you think the under is easy money (-160) or will Cleveland surprise us and hit the over (+135)? #NFL #DeshaunWatson #Cleveland #ClevelandBrowns #NFLTwitter #Sportsbetting

— Sports Data Now (@SportsDataNow) August 18, 2022

The Browns acquired Watson from the Texans on March 18 and signed the three-time Pro Bowler to a contract extension worth a fully guaranteed $230 million over five years.

Watson’s 11-game suspension means he will be eligible to return for the Browns’ Week 13 game against the Texans at NRG Stadium on Dec. 4.

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