The Browns will play the Texans on Saturday, January 13th, 2024, in the annual AFC Wild Card Playoffs event. The matchup takes place at NRG Stadium. Check local listings for coverage on NBC.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
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Key Matchup Stats
The Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans are set to matchup on Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at NRG Stadium in the AFC Wild Card Playoffs. Let's review each team's 2023-24 regular season performance before kickoff. Statistical trends from the final weeks of the regular season, plus playoff momentum, can be especially informative when sizing up postseason NFL bet.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cleveland Browns finished the 2023-24 regular season with a 95.00 power ranking based on our formula. The Houston Texans ended the regular season with a 94.33 power ranking.
- Points Scored - The Cleveland Browns ranked 10th (396), with the Houston Texans ranked 12th (377) for points scored during the regular season.
- Points Against - The Cleveland Browns ranked 19th (362) for points score against them during the regular season. Meanwhile, the Houston Texans finished up 21st (353) for points scored against.
- Team Records - The Cleveland Browns had a 11-6-0 2023-24 regular season record, with the Houston Texans finishing with a 10-7-0 standing.
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, ye scurvy dogs! The Cleveland Browns be sailin' into Houston to face the Texans. It be a battle worthy of a pirate's fury, happenin' on January 13th, 2024 at NRG Stadium. Let the cannons roar!
The Browns finished the regular season with an 11-6-0 record, while the Texans stood at 10-7-0. Both teams be eyein' the ultimate prize, the march to Super Bowl Sunday.
According to the SportsBetting3.com NFL Power Rankings, the Browns be holdin' a score of 95.00, just slightly ahead of the Texans' 94.33. It be a close match, me hearties!
Bet on the NFL postseason at BetWay, BetRivers, and BetMGM, but afore ye do, take a look at our sample of NFL prop bets for this game below. Ye won't be disappointed!
Now, me mateys, ye be wantin' the best odds for the AFC Wild Card Playoffs. Fear not, for we've got ye covered. Review the best point spread, total, and moneyline odds in the tables below. Prepare yer gold, for the battle is nigh!
So gather yer crew, raise yer colors, and set sail for NRG Stadium. The clash of the Browns and Texans be a sight to behold. May the best team win, or may the sea swallow 'em whole! Arrr!
Best Browns at Texans Odds
| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Cleveland Browns |
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| Underdog Houston Texans | Favorite Cleveland Browns |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Cleveland Browns are -2.5 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Houston Texans are +2.5 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.
The best over line is 45 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 45 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Cleveland Browns are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Houston Texans are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
NFL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Browns
Texans
1/13/24 4:30pm EST | -2.5 -110+2.5 -110 |
Underdog Houston Texans - Houston Texans bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +2.5 Houston Texans underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Cleveland Browns - Cleveland Browns bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -2.5 Cleveland Browns favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Cleveland Browns at Houston Texans Prop Bets
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Browns
Texans
First Team To Score
1/13/24 4:30pm EST | -120-105Bet |
Browns
Texans
Game to Overtime
1/13/24 4:30pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Browns
Texans
Safety to be Scored
1/13/24 4:30pm EST | Yes +1000No -3000Bet |
Browns
Team Total Points
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 21.5 o -15521.5 u +120Bet |
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Texans
Team Total Points
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 20.5 o -13520.5 u +105Bet |
CJ Stroud
Interceptions Thrown
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
Joe Flacco
Interceptions Thrown
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 0.5 o -1750.5 u +135Bet |
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Total Kicking Points
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 6.5 u +1106.5 o -145Bet |
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Riley Patterson
Total Kicking Points
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 6.5 o -1356.5 u +100Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Passing Yards
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 249.5 o -115249.5 u -115Bet |
Joe Flacco
Total Passing Yards
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 274.5 o -125274.5 u -105Bet |
CJ Stroud
Total Touchdown Passes
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 1.5 o +1151.5 u -150Bet |
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Joe Flacco
Total Touchdown Passes
CLE at HOU 1/13/24 4:30pm EST | 1.5 o -1301.5 u -105Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Wild Card | Browns vs Texans Saturday, January 13th, 2024 AFC Wild Card Playoffs | HOU 45, CLE 14 NRG Stadium | Texans by 31 |
| 2023 Week 16 | Browns vs Texans Sunday, December 24th, 2023 | CLE 36, HOU 22 NRG Stadium | Browns by 14 |
| 2022 Week 13 | Browns vs Texans Sunday, December 4th, 2022 | CLE 27, HOU 14 NRG Stadium | Browns by 13 |
| 2021 Week 2 | Texans vs Browns Sunday, September 19th, 2021 | CLE 31, HOU 21 FirstEnergy Stadium | Browns by 10 |
| 2020 Week 10 | Texans vs Browns Sunday, November 15th, 2020 | CLE 10, HOU 7 FirstEnergy Stadium | Browns by 3 |
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | T | Pct | PF | PA | Home | Away | Div | Div% | Conf | Conf% | Strk | L5 |
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| x - Cleveland Browns | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0.647 | 396 | 362 | 8-1-0 | 3-5-0 | 3-3-0 | 0.500 | 8-4-0 | 0.667 | 1L | 4-1-0 |
| xz - Houston Texans | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0.588 | 377 | 353 | 6-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 4-2-0 | 0.667 | 7-5-0 | 0.583 | 2W | 3-2-0 |
Cleveland Browns & Houston Texans Futures Odds
Here are each team's Super Bowl, conference, and division futures odds. Review odds for other matchups and learn the best NFL bets.
Cleveland Browns Futures OddsNo Super Bowl TM Cleveland Browns YR: futures available
Houston Texans Futures Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Texans | +4000 Bet |
Cleveland Browns & Houston Texans Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
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How to Bet on the Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans NFL Game
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