The 2024 NFL playoffs begin today with a matchup between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans. The Wild Card matchup kicks off at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC, and marks one of many sporting events available at ESPN BET.
If you use the ESPN BET promo code ACTNEWS at signup, you’ll earn $150 in bonus bets following your first wager. The first bet can be any amount on any sport or betting market to access the bonus.
For example, you can wager $5 on a noon NCAAB matchup today and have the bonus bets for the Browns vs. Texans. ESPN BET immediately provides five $20 bonus increments, while the $50 doesn’t come until 24-48 hours following your first bet.
Make sure you enter the promo code ACTNEWS, or else you won’t be eligible for the $150 in bonus bets. Our example covers the Browns-Texans, but you can use the bonus bets on any game throughout the week.
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Browns-Texans with the ESPN BET Promo Code
I don’t think many people expected a playoff matchup between the Browns and Texans. Cleveland cemented their playoff status with a late-season surge behind veteran Joe Flacco. Meanwhile, the Texans overcame the Jaguars to win the AFC South despite entering the season with the second-worst Super Bowl odds.
The 10-7 Texans are the home team over the 11-6 Browns, but ESPN BET has the Browns as a 2.5-point favorite. Cleveland was on a four-game win streak with Flacco before losing a meaningless Week 18 game. Houston defeated the Colts in Week 18 to clinch a playoff spot.
Which team comes out on top to step up a potential matchup with the Baltimore Ravens?
- Betting Pick: Texans ML (+125)
This exact matchup happened in Week 16, with the Browns scoring a 36-22 road victory. That matchup doesn’t mean much because CJ Stroud was out. Amari Cooper exploded for a franchise-record 265 receiving yards. Stroud is good to go for today’s matchup, while Cooper is dealing with a heel injury.
While Flacco has received much praise for his play, the Browns’ defense regressed down the stretch. Stroud and the Texans’ offense is likely the best they’ll see in weeks. It’s always a good idea to bet on the underdogs for your bonus bet.
You should have five $20 bonus bets for the Browns-Texans. Unfortunately, we don’t keep the bonus stake no matter the bet outcome. Therefore, a $20 bonus bet on the Texans ML yields $25 in winnings, but we don’t keep the $20 stake.
| ESPN BET | Information |
|---|---|
| ESPN BET Promo Code | ACTNEWS |
| ESPN BET Signup Bonus | Make Any Sportsbook Bet, Get $150 in Bonus Bets – Guaranteed! |
| ESPN BET Terms & Conditions | New users only, 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Must be physically present in AZ, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, or WV in order to wager. Players must sign up using a specified Promotion code and then place an Eligible Wager on an Eligible Game during the Promotion Period. $150 (five (5) $20 Increments) of the $150 in Bonus Bets will be credited upon making the first bet. Please Gamble Responsibly. |
ESPN BET Signup Process
Here are the basics of the sign-up process:
- Head to ESPNBET.com or just download the ESPN BET app from the app store.
- Sign up using all your real info — name, address, last four digits of your SSN, etc.
- Enter ESPN BET promo code ACTNEWS as the final registration step
- Deposit $10 and make any bet
- Get $100 bonus bets right away (split up into five increments of $20) and the final $50 in 1-2 days
- Use the bonus bets in 7 days, or they’ll expire
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