The Browns will play the Bears on Saturday, August 15th, 2026. The matchup takes place at Soldier Field. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 1:05 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on NFL Net.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
It's early in the 2026-27 NFL preseason for the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears. Let's review some stats from the 2025 preseason to get an idea of how these teams will fare.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Browns had a 98.33 power ranking in the 2025 preseason. The power ranking for the Chicago Bears in the 2025 preseason was 98.33.
- Away Cleveland Browns - At the end of the 2025 preseason, the Cleveland Browns had a 2-0-0 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the preseason for away team wins.
- Home Chicago Bears - The Chicago Bears finished the 2025 preseason with a 1-0-1 record as a home team. They ranked 2nd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
- Points Scored - The Cleveland Browns wound up 8th (71) in the preseason, with the Chicago Bears ranked 3rd (91) for points scored in the 2025 preseason.
- Points Against - The Cleveland Browns finished 24th (40) in the preseason for points against in 2025. The Chicago Bears wound up 21st (51) in the 2025 preseason for points against.
- Team Records - The Cleveland Browns had a 3-0-0 preseason record, with the Chicago Bears notching a 2-0-1 preseason standing last year.
Best Browns at Bears Odds
| Underdog Chicago Bears | Favorite Cleveland Browns |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Bears | Favorite Cleveland Browns |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Browns are -2.5 -137 point spread favorites at BetRivers, while the Chicago Bears are +2.5 -106 point spread underdogs at BetRivers.
The best over line is 37.5 -113 points at BetRivers, which means you risk $113 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 37.5 -125 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $125 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Browns are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Chicago Bears are the +115 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
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Browns
Bears
8/15/26 1:05pm EDT | -2.5 -137+2.5 -106 |
Underdog Chicago Bears - Chicago Bears bettors risk $100 to win $94.34 at -106 odds.
A +2.5 Chicago Bears underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Browns - Cleveland Browns bettors risk $100 to win $72.99 at -137 odds.
A -2.5 Cleveland Browns favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears Prop Bets
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Browns
Bears
8/15/26 1:05pm EDT | Pending BetRivers |
Recent Meetings Since 2022
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2026 Preseason Week 1 | Browns vs Bears Saturday, August 15th, 2026 | CHI 34, CLE 10 Soldier Field | Bears by 24 |
| 2025 Week 15 | Browns vs Bears Sunday, December 14th, 2025 | CHI 31, CLE 3 Soldier Field | Bears by 28 |
| 2023 Week 15 | Bears vs Browns Sunday, December 17th, 2023 | CLE 20, CHI 17 Cleveland Browns Stadium | Browns by 3 |
| 2022 Preseason Week 3 | Bears vs Browns Saturday, August 27th, 2022 | CHI 21, CLE 20 FirstEnergy Stadium | Bears by 1 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| Chicago Bears | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0-0-0 | 0.000 | 0 | - - |
Cleveland Browns & Chicago Bears Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Cleveland Browns Futures Odds|
Team | BetRivers |
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| Browns | +20000 Bet |
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Team | BetRivers |
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| Bears | +2500 Bet |
Cleveland Browns & Chicago Bears Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears NFL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 1:05 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NFL page, look for the Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NFL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cleveland Browns vs Chicago Bears Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.