The Cleveland Browns are scheduled to visit the Houston Texans in a rematch from their Christmas Eve showdown for the opening game of this season's playoffs, clashing in the Wild Card round on Saturday, January 13, at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
The Texans vs Browns Wild Card matchup will begin at 4:30 PM Eastern Time and will air on NBC, with a streaming option available via fuboTV.
For the in-game commentary, Noah Eagle will handle the play-by-play duties, Todd Blackledge will serve as the analyst, and Kathryn Tappen will report from the sidelines.
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Texans vs. Browns Wild Card Odds, Spread, Betting Lines
Here's a detailed look at the odds for the upcoming Wild Card clash between the Cleveland Browns and the Houston Texans, per the latest update from SI Sportsbook.
Moneyline:
Browns: -143
Texans: +120
In the moneyline context, the Browns are established as the frontrunners with odds of -143, requiring a $143 wager for a $100 gain.
Conversely, the Texans, considered the underdogs, present an opportunity for a $120 profit on a $100 bet if they secure the win.
Spread:
Browns (-2.5)
Placing a bet on the Browns with the spread necessitates their victory by more than 2.5 points for the bet to be successful.
Over/Under:
Total Points: 44.5
Over: Betting on the over anticipates that the combined points scored by both teams will exceed 44.5.
Under: Opting for the under predicts a total points tally below 44.5.
Texans vs. Browns Wild Card Preview
The Houston Texans and the Cleveland Browns already squared off against each other earlier this season at the same stadium less than a month ago on Christmas Eve.
The Browns won that matchup, 36-22, but the Texans were without their dynamic rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, who missed two games due to a concussion.
The Texans finished the 2023 regular season with a win-loss record of 10-7, which won them the AFC South division. Meanwhile, the Browns' had a slightly better record at 11-6, but they only finished second in the AFC North division behind the conference-leading Baltimore Ravens.
During the season, the Cleveland Browns experienced quarterback variability, with five players starting: Deshaun Watson, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, P.J. Walker, Joe Flacco, and Jeff Driskel.
This set a record for the most starting quarterbacks in a single season in franchise history and represented the highest number for any team since the 1987 New England Patriots.
Texans vs. Browns Wild Card Pick
Texans 34, Browns 31
The Browns will encounter a notably different Texans team during the Wild Card weekend compared to their Week 16 encounter.
A clear distinction from their Week 16 meeting is the presence of quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Nico Collins, who have rejoined the Houston offensive lineup.
The Browns also have a worse record on the road at 3-5, compared to their home record of 8-1, showing their vulnerability on opposing stadiums.
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