Browns vs. Texans Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 24

Published Dec. 20, 2023 1:04 p.m. ET

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The Cleveland Browns (9-5) are considered favorites (-2.5) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game against the Houston Texans (8-6) on December 24, 2023, starting at 1:00 PM ET, airing on CBS. The predicted point total for the matchup is 40.

Browns vs. Texans Odds & Betting Lines

Browns vs Texans Betting Information updated as of December 20, 2023, 10:33 AM ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Browns	-2.5	-115	-105	40	-112	-108

Browns vs. Texans Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: Cleveland (-2.5)
Pick OU: Over (40)
Prediction: Cleveland 23 - Houston 20

How to Watch Cleveland vs. Houston

Game Date: Sunday, December 24, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Venue: NRG Stadium
Location: Houston, Texas
TV: Watch on CBS

Browns vs. Texans Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Houston has collected four wins versus Cleveland.
In their last five head-to-head matchups, Houston has compiled 129 points against Cleveland, while allowing only 76 points.

Cleveland Betting Info

Cleveland has played 14 games, posting seven wins against the spread.
When playing as at least 2.5-point favorites this season, the Browns have an ATS record of 3-1-1.
Cleveland games in 2023 have eclipsed the over/under seven times in 14 opportunities (50%).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Browns are 6-1, winning 85.7% of the time.
Cleveland has won all five games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -142 or shorter.
The Browns have an implied win probability, based on the moneyline, of 58.7%.

Browns Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	206.3 (2,888)	21
Rush yards	123.7 (1,732)	10
Points scored	22.1 (309)	12
Pass yards against	158.9 (2,224)	1
Rush yards against	102.2 (1,431)	11
Points allowed	20.6 (289)	12

Cleveland's Key Players

Offense

On the ground, Jerome Ford averages 4.1 yards per attempt (19th in the NFL) and 51.3 yards per game for 718 total rushing yards. He has scored three rushing touchdowns this season.
Ford has 55 targets, 39 receptions, 238 receiving yards and three TDs in the passing game.
Amari Cooper has caught 61 passes on 113 targets for 985 total yards and three touchdowns. He is averaging 4.4 catches and 70.4 yards per game through 14 games.
In the passing attack, David Njoku, has totaled 704 receiving yards and five touchdowns after hauling in 69 balls on 106 targets. Per game, he's averaging 50.3 yards and 4.9 receptions through 14 games.
In the ground game, Kareem Hunt averages 3.1 yards per attempt (44th in the NFL) and 30.8 yards per game for 369 total rushing yards. He has recorded seven rushing touchdowns this season.

Defense

On the defensive side, Myles Garrett has 13.0 sacks (seventh in the NFL) to go with 14.0 TFL and 36 tackles in 2023.
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has 81 tackles, 18.0 TFL, 3.5 sacks, and one interception this season. He leads the Browns in tackles.
Martin Emerson has collected 53 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and four interceptions this year.
Ogbonnia Okoronkwo has 4.5 sacks (second on the Browns) to go with his 12.0 TFL and 31 tackles on the season.

Houston Betting Info

Houston have compiled a 7-7-0 record against the spread this year.
This season, the Texans have an against-the-spread record of 6-1 in their seven games as an underdog of 2.5 points or more.
Games involving Houston have hit the over on five occasions this season.
The Texans have won five of the eight games they've played as underdogs this season.
Houston has entered five games this season as the underdog by +120 or more and is 4-1 in those contests.
The moneyline for this contest implies a 45.5% chance of a victory for the Texans.

Texans Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	253.4 (3,548)	5
Rush yards	100.3 (1,404)	22
Points scored	21.9 (306)	15
Pass yards against	239.1 (3,348)	25
Rush yards against	93.5 (1,309)	6
Points allowed	21.1 (295)	15

Houston's Key Players

Offense

C.J. Stroud is averaging 8.2 passing yards per attempt (third in the NFL) and 279.3 yards per game this year, completing 62.4% of his passes on the way to 3,631 total yards (sixth in the NFL), 20 touchdowns and five interceptions through 13 games.
Stroud has also rushed for three touchdowns and 143 yards (third on the Texans).
Nico Collins has 60 catches for 1,004 yards and six receiving touchdowns. He has been targeted 86 times and averages 5.0 receptions per game in 12 games played.
Devin Singletary is averaging 50.8 rushing yards per game this season (711 total yards), while scoring three rushing touchdowns.
Singletary's statistic output includes 23 receptions (1.6 per game) on 31 targets for 166 yards (11.9 per game), but he has not scored a touchdown in the passing game.
Dalton Schultz has 44 catches for 513 yards and five receiving touchdowns. He averages 3.7 yards per game in 12 games and has been targeted 66 times.

Defense

Jonathan Greenard's 2023 effort includes 52 tackles, 15.0 TFL, and 12.5 sacks in 14 games.
Blake Cashman has registered 2.0 sacks in addition to his 9.0 TFL, 85 tackles, and one interception over 11 games.
Christian Harris has 1.0 sack as well as 5.0 TFL and 76 tackles in the 2023 campaign.
Will Anderson Jr.'s season stats include 42 tackles, 8.0 TFL, and five sacks through 13 games.

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