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Browns vs. Texans Prediction, Pick & Odds: Stay in the Flames with Flacco?

Lopez Julia

Updated on December 24, 2023 at 11:55 AM EST • Read time: 2 minutes and 37 seconds. Find more information on Twitter and Google News.

Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass as we look at our Browns vs. Texans prediction for Week 16
Joe Flacco #15 of the Cleveland Browns throws a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images via AFP.

We have analyzed the top NFL odds and prop betting sites to make our prediction for the Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans game. We are confident that Joe Flacco will deliver another impressive passing performance.

With a record of 9-5, the Cleveland Browns head into Week 16 with confidence after two consecutive wins led by experienced quarterback Joe Flacco. Looking to keep their winning streak alive, they are focused on a crucial road game against the Houston Texans. A win in this game is important for the Browns as it would strengthen their position in the tight competition for a spot in the AFC playoffs.

Will the Texans (8-6) be able to secure a crucial home victory to boost their playoff aspirations despite rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud being sidelined once more?

Alongside our NFL Week 16 player props and predictions, we’re sharing our top Browns vs. Texans prediction and NFL picks. Our odds are from the top NFL betting sites, and our confidence level is rated on a 1-to-5-star scale.

Browns vs. Texans prediction

Joe Flacco Over 246.5 passing yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐

We are still waiting for the sportsbooks to adjust to the style of play Flacco wants to use. The veteran quarterback has a chance to prolong his NFL career unexpectedly, and if this is his final season at age 38, he plans to make it memorable.

Flacco has exceeded 300 passing yards in his past two games and has surpassed the 246.5 passing yard mark in all three of his starts this season. Despite his prop bet increasing each week, I am still not inclined to bet against him.

We believe Flacco will have a chance to put up big yardage against the vulnerable Houston passing defense in a dome, regardless of his efficiency or interception rate. The Texans have given up an average of 239.1 passing yards per game, ranking 25th in the NFL.

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Browns vs. Texans best odds

FanDuel (-114)

DraftKingsFanDuelBetMGMCaesarsbet365
Flacco Over 254.5 passing yardsFlacco Over 246.5 passing yardsFlacco Over 251.5 passing yardsFlacco Over 251.5 passing yardsFlacco Over 251.5 passing yards
-115-114-115-113-110

As long as FanDuel continues to offer the best odds on this prop, it remains the top choice among our recommended NFL prop betting sites to place this wager. Currently, FanDuel has the Flacco passing prop listed at 246.5 yards with -114 odds on the Over.

BetMGM, Caesars, and bet365 all have the line set at 251.5 yards, with bet365 offering the best odds at -110. In comparison, DraftKings has an inflated line of 254.5 yards that smart bettors should steer clear of, considering other options available.

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Browns vs. Texans odds

Browns vs. Texans odds analysis

The Texans initially had a 1.5-point advantage as the favorites in their home stadium, but after Stroud was ruled out with a concussion, the Browns are now favored by two to three points on our top sports betting apps.

The initial total of 41.5 has dropped to a range of 40 to 40.5 at our top sportsbooks, with about 70% of bets placed on the Under.

Browns vs. Texans game info

  • When: Sunday, Dec. 24, at 1 p.m. ET
  • Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX
  • How to watch: CBS
  • Weather: Indoors

Prediction for Browns vs. Texans made on Friday at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Lopez Julia
Since graduating from the University of Missouri in 2016, Lopez Julia has covered the St. Louis Cardinals and Blues hockey as a writer for KMOV in St. Louis. He also co-hosts ‘The Big Show’ on KTGR radio in Columbia, Missouri. The show airs in afternoon drive, weekdays from 4-6 p.m. Brenden has contributed to SBR since 2021, providing insights on NFL, NCAAF, NCAAB, and the NBA. You can download his daily baseball podcast, B-Schaeff Daily, on Spotify or Apple podcasts, and you can find Brenden across social media @bschaeffer12.