Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans Prediction, Odds, NFL Picks - Wild Card Round [2024]

The Houston Texans will square off with the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs at NRG Stadium on Saturday, commencing at 4:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for this week's Browns vs. Texans matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Browns vs. Texans Prediction: Model Forecasts Win For Browns

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NFL matchup between the Browns and Texans 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NFL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Browns a 58% chance of defeating the Texans, and our predicted final score has the Browns winning 23-21.

According to our model, the Texans (+2.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 45-point Over/Under has a 55% chance of going under.

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Browns vs. Texans Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Browns	Texans
Spread	-2.5 (-110)	+2.5 (-110)
Moneyline	-135	+124
Total	o45 (-105)	u45 (-105)

• The Texans are +2.5 underdogs versus the Browns, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Browns (-2.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Texans at +124, which means you can bet $100 to profit $124, earning a total payout of $224, if they win.
• Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Browns at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100 for a total payout of $235 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under sits at 45 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NFL odds and lines.

Browns vs. Texans Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Texans +2.5	-110
Moneyline	Browns	-135
Total	Under 45	-105

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Browns vs. Texans TD Scorers

Who will score the first touchdown in Browns vs. Texans?

According to our model, Cleveland's Amari Cooper is most likely to score the first touchdown in Browns vs. Texans.

Our projections give Cooper a 12.1% chance of scoring the first TD at NRG Stadium, while the Browns WR is a 50.3% chance of scoring an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Cleveland Browns

Player	First TD Probability
Amari Cooper	12.1%
Kareem Hunt	11.0%
Jerome Ford	9.9%
David Njoku	7.5%
Joe Flacco	3.6%

Houston Texans

Player	First TD Probability
Nico Collins	10.4%
Devin Singletary	8.7%
Dalton Schultz	7.1%
C.J. Stroud	5.6%
Noah Brown	5.1%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Cleveland Browns

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Amari Cooper	50.3%
Kareem Hunt	43.5%
Jerome Ford	40.4%
David Njoku	33.2%
Joe Flacco	18.4%

Houston Texans

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Nico Collins	44.0%
Devin Singletary	37.8%
Dalton Schultz	31.7%
C.J. Stroud	25.7%
Noah Brown	23.1%

Browns vs Texans Player Props

Here, you will find detailed projections for all of the key offensive players from the Browns and Texans, including passing, rushing and receiving yards.

Browns vs. Texans Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Browns' Joe Flacco is projected to have a big game with 274 passing yards. The Texans' C.J. Stroud is expected to throw for 257 yards.

Player	Proj. Pass Yards
Joe Flacco (CLE)	274 yds
C.J. Stroud (HOU)	257 yds

Browns Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Jerome Ford	59 yds
Kareem Hunt	25 yds
Joe Flacco	7 yds

Texans Rushing

Player	Proj. Rush Yards
Devin Singletary	71 yds
C.J. Stroud	18 yds
Dameon Pierce	9 yds

Browns Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Amari Cooper	89 yds
David Njoku	64 yds
Elijah Moore	31 yds
Jerome Ford	22 yds
David Bell	13 yds

Texans Receiving

Player	Proj. Rec. Yards
Nico Collins	82 yds
Noah Brown	49 yds
Dalton Schultz	43 yds
Robert Woods	29 yds
Devin Singletary	18 yds

Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before the Browns vs. Texans on Saturday January 13, 2024.

Browns vs. Texans Game Information

The NFL Week 19 matchup between the Texans and Browns at NRG Stadium is scheduled to start at 4:30PM ET.

• Who: Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans
• Date: Saturday January 13, 2024
• Time: 4:30PM ET / 1:30PM PT
• Venue: NRG Stadium

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Conclusion

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