Texans vs Browns Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 16, 2023

Last updated: Dec 24, 2023, 5:51PM | Published: Dec 19, 2023, 6:11AM

The Houston Texans will face the Cleveland Browns in NFL Week 16 action at NRG Stadium on Monday, commencing at 5:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Texans vs Browns game, as well as the latest betting odds and touchdown scorer tips, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Texans vs Browns

Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Houston-Cleveland NFL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Browns a 65% chance of beating the Texans in Week 16 of the NFL season.

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Texans vs Browns: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NFL game at NRG Stadium are listed here:

Head to Head: Texans $2.40, Browns $1.70
Line: Texans +3 ($1.91), Browns -3 ($2.06)
Total (Over/Under 39.5 Points): Over $1.97, Under $2.02

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Texans at $2.40 and the Browns at $1.70.

The Texans are listed as 3-point underdogs against the Browns, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Browns (-3) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.06.

The Over/Under for Texans vs Browns has been set at 39.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.97 and odds for the Under at $2.02.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Browns (-3) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 39.5 points has a 52% chance of going Over.

The best site for placing bets on the Texans vs Browns game is Betfair, where you can wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Texans vs Browns: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.70 with Betfair (65% probability) 🔥
Line: Browns -3 at $2.06 with Betfair (56% probability) 🔥
Total Points: Over 39.5 at $1.97 with Betfair (52% probability)

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Texans vs Browns: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Texans vs Browns at NRG Stadium in Week 16 has the Browns winning 21-18.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

Stats Insider has full coverage of Houston vs Cleveland in Week 16, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Texans vs Browns: TD Scorer Tips

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Texans vs Browns? The data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Houston's Devin Singletary is the most likely player to score the first TD in Texans vs Browns.

Singletary has a 10.4% chance of scoring the first TD at NRG Stadium, while the Texans RB has a 41.2% chance of reaching the end zone at any point in the game.

Scroll down for the full list of first touchdown scorer and anytime touchdown scorer probabilities.

First Touchdown Scorer Tips

Texans First TD Tips

Devin Singletary: 10.4% probability
Nico Collins: 9.4% probability
Noah Brown: 6.4% probability
Dalton Schultz: 6.2% probability
Dameon Pierce: 4.0% probability

Browns First TD Tips

Amari Cooper: 8.9% probability
David Njoku: 8.7% probability
Jerome Ford: 8.6% probability
Kareem Hunt: 6.9% probability
Elijah Moore: 5.8% probability

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Tips

Texans Anytime TD Tips

Devin Singletary: 41.2% probability
Nico Collins: 35.9% probability
Noah Brown: 26.5% probability
Dalton Schultz: 25.5% probability
Dameon Pierce: 16.1% probability

Browns Anytime TD Tips

Amari Cooper: 34.7% probability
David Njoku: 33.5% probability
Jerome Ford: 32.7% probability
Kareem Hunt: 28.0% probability
Elijah Moore: 24.1% probability

Texans-Browns Projected Player Stats

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Texans' Case Keenum is projected for 206 passing yards, while the Browns' Joe Flacco is expected to throw for 241 yards.

Texans Starting QB

Case Keenum: 206 projected passing yards

Browns Starting QB

Joe Flacco: 241 projected passing yards

Texans Rushing Yards

Devin Singletary: 57 projected yards
Dameon Pierce: 22 projected yards
Case Keenum: 8 projected yards

Browns Rushing Yards

Jerome Ford: 49 projected yards
Kareem Hunt: 43 projected yards
Pierre Strong: 9 projected yards

Texans Receiving Yards

Nico Collins: 64 projected yards
Noah Brown: 45 projected yards
Dalton Schultz: 37 projected yards
Robert Woods: 21 projected yards
Xavier Hutchinson: 20 projected yards

Browns Receiving Yards

Amari Cooper: 72 projected yards
David Njoku: 51 projected yards
Elijah Moore: 34 projected yards
Cedric Tillman: 33 projected yards
Jerome Ford: 18 projected yards

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Houston vs Cleveland match-up at NRG Stadium.

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Texans vs Browns: Week 16 Preview

The NFL Week 16 game between the Texans and Browns at NRG Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Monday.

Teams: Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns
Date: Monday 25 December 2023
Time: 5:00am AEDT
Venue: NRG Stadium

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Houston vs Cleveland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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