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The Cleveland Browns head into action against Houston in sole possession of first place in the AFC North for the first time in 19 years. The 6-3 Browns extended their current winning streak to three with a statement 24-3 win over the rival Cincinnati Bengals, recording their second outright victory as underdogs this season.
The 4-5 Texans travel to Cleveland in a must-win situation, two games back of Indianapolis in the AFC South and in danger of falling out of AFC Wild Card contention. Houston is 1-4 SU in their last five with the point total going OVER in each of their last four outings.
Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Betting fans looking to side with the Cleveland Browns in this one found them as -3-point favorites earlier in the week at Sportsbook, while the total was sitting at 42.5.
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Computer Prediction: Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns Pick
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 23-21 result in favor of the Browns on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Cleveland Browns currently sport a record of 6-3, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 5-3-1 ATS. The Houston Texans are 4-5 and 5-4 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Cleveland Browns post a 4-5 over under record this season, while the Houston Texans have gone 6-3 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cleveland vs Houston injuries news.
The Cleveland Browns sit at No. 16 in the current NFL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Houston Texans are at No. 20 on that chart.
How Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Cleveland Browns No. 15-ranked offense (23.22 PPG) against a Houston Texans defense that ranks No. 11 at 21.89 PPG. The Browns passing attack has averaged 236.56 yards per game, less than the Texans give up through the air (273.78 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Houston Texans feature the league's No. 15-rated road run defense, allowing 109.2 yards per game. The Cleveland Browns, meanwhile, ranks No. 26 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston lost its last outing 31-21 against Philadelphia on Sunday, getting a 115-yard receiving performance from DeAndre Hopkins in a losing cause at NRG Stadium.
Cleveland cruised to victory in its last outing, as they ran up a 24-3 score against Cincinnati at Paul Brown Stadium.
Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns Betting Odds Trends
Houston is 4-19 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Houston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Houston is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games
Cleveland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Houston
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Cincinnati, Sunday, November 23rd
Cleveland at Atlanta, Sunday, November 23rd
