Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NFL Week 16 game?
The Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans play on Sunday, Dec. 24 at NRG Stadium in a game on the NFL Week 16 schedule.
Which team will win the Week 16 NFL game?
Check out these NFL Week 16 picks and NFL Week 16 predictions for the game, which can be seen at 11 a.m. MST on CBS (stream with free trial from FUBO).
The Texans are a 2.5-point favorite over the Browns in NFL Week 16 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.
Houston is -140 on the moneyline, while Cleveland is +115.
The over/under (point total) is set at 42 points.
The Browns are coming off a 20-17 win against the Chicago Bears in their NFL Week 15 game.
The Texans are coming off a 19-16 win against the Tennessee Titans.
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The Arizona Republic: Browns 27, Texans 21
Jeremy Cluff writes: "The Browns are just 2-4 on the road this season, but they have found some magic with Joe Flacco at QB. They will upset the Texans in Houston."
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Bill Speros writes: "A holiday surprise for fans in Cleveland and Houston, as both their teams are flirting with the postseason on Christmas Eve. Both teams enter this game coming off 3-point wins. The 8-6 Texans are part of a three-way tie atop the AFC South. The Browns are 9-5 but still sit 2 games back of best-in-the-AFC Baltimore in the AFC North. But it will be tough. Between these two teams, they have used 7 different starting QBs this season. This week, it's likely going to be Joe Flacco vs Case Keenum. Only one is 'Elite.'"
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Sports Betting Dime: Browns 19.7, Texans 18.3
The site's formula predicts that the Browns will win the NFL Week 16 game against the Texans.
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ESPN: Texans have a 50.3% chance to beat Browns on Sunday
The site gives the Browns a 49.3% shot at winning the Week 16 NFL game.
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David Bearman writes: "I’m excited for this one. Both teams are cardiac kids, winning a combined 12 one-possession games (six each). Both teams have looked great at times and at other times have looked like they don’t belong. Overall, I think the Browns are the better team, especially with Joe Flacco back there. But the key here is the game is in Houston. The Browns are 2-4 on the road this season and look like a different team away from home. I’m leaning toward the Texans on this one."
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