The betting public doesn’t typically back bad teams, such as the Browns, Jets and Saints, who are a combined 1-11 and 5-7 against the spread.

But our collection of professional bettors, bookmakers and handicappers recommend holding your nose and taking those teams this week.

Pro sports bettor Chuck Edel has hit his first five Review-Journal best bets and will try to make it six in a row with the Browns (+3½) over the Vikings in London.

“The 3½ points is a big deal in this game,” said Edel (@chuckedel). “I expect Cleveland’s defense to shut down (Vikings quarterback) Carson Wentz and the Minnesota offense.”

Red Rock Resort sportsbook director Chuck Esposito is on a 12-3 ATS streak in the RJ NFL Challenge, and Westgate SuperBook vice president of marketing Jay Kornegay is on a 7-2-1 run.

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