Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans Prediction Odds and Picks

Updated 500 AM ET Dec 25, 2023

Browns favored in AFC Wild Card matchup

The Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans will face off in the AFC Wild Card Round on Sunday, December 25th. The Browns are favored by 5.5 points, according to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, and have a 50.5% chance of winning the game.

The Browns are coming off a 10-7 season, while the Texans finished 4-13. The Browns have won the last two meetings between the two teams, including a 27-14 victory in Week 13 of this season.

The Texans will be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is out for the season with a torn ACL. Backup quarterback AJ McCarron will start in Watson's place.

The Browns are a more talented team than the Texans, but the Texans have been playing well lately. The Texans have won two of their last three games, including a 24-21 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17.

The Browns are a slight favorite in this game, but the Texans should be able to keep it close. The Texans have a good defense, and McCarron is a capable quarterback. The Browns should be able to win this game, but it will not be easy.