Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns odds, spread & prediction
Houston Texans2-5
Cleveland Browns5-3Cleveland hosts Houston at Huntington Bank Field on Sunday, Nov 15, 1:00 PM ET, with both teams coming off losses and a wide gap in the market's assessment of who deserves to win. The Browns are the home favorite here, but BettorEdge lets you set your own number and trade peer-to-peer with no built-in vig.
See the full NFL board & lines →Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns prediction: who is favored
The market favors the Houston Texans at -170 on the moneyline, a 61% implied chance to win.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 6. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- Cleveland Browns are the home favorite at +152; Houston Texans are -170 on the road
- Houston is 2-5, Cleveland is 5-3 on the season
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
Market Signal and How to Play It on BettorEdge
The fair price in the markets is -170 on Houston and +152 on Cleveland. That is your anchor. Head to BettorEdge, post your own number, and let the community trade against you at the price you name, not the price a traditional sportsbook hands you.
The Matchup
Cleveland at 5-3 is one of the stronger records in the conference, going 3-0 at Huntington Bank Field this season. Houston at 2-5 has struggled at home, going 0-4 there, but has managed its road win away from Houston. The market price gap between the two teams is substantial, reflecting Cleveland's record advantage and home comfort. Against their one common opponent this season, Tennessee, Houston won by 23 and Cleveland won by 3, a split that mildly favors Houston on that sample. Against Jacksonville, the other common opponent, Houston won and Cleveland lost by 24, another data point in Houston's favor on shared tests even as Cleveland's overall record is stronger.
Form and Scoring
Houston is scoring 23.6 points per game and allowing 24.3, a slightly negative scoring margin. Cleveland is scoring 17.4 points per game and allowing 21.6, also a negative margin but in a lower-scoring profile. Both teams enter on a one-game losing streak. Cleveland's path to wins this season has leaned on defense and close games, with all five of its wins decided by seven points or fewer.
How to play it
The market price on Cleveland at +152 reflects a strong home-favorite lean, while Houston at -170 is priced as a significant underdog despite a better-than-expected common-opponent record. Get on the board, set your price, and let the peer-to-peer market come to you.
Season so far
Every result for both teams, with points per game for and against.
Home 0-4. Road 1-1. Current streak: L1.
- vs Buffalo BillsL 31-36
- vs Cincinnati BengalsL 6-20
- at Indianapolis ColtsL 17-19
- vs Dallas CowboysL 30-34
- at Tennessee TitansW 26-3
- vs Jacksonville JaguarsW 34-31
- vs New York GiantsL 21-27
Home 3-0. Road 2-3. Current streak: L1.
- at Jacksonville JaguarsL 10-34
- at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 23-19
- vs Carolina PanthersW 21-18
- vs Pittsburgh SteelersW 27-24
- at New York JetsL 12-17
- vs Baltimore RavensW 13-10
- at Tennessee TitansW 27-24
- at Pittsburgh SteelersL 6-27
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- Tennessee TitansHOU: W 26-3CLE: W 27-24
- Jacksonville JaguarsHOU: W 34-31CLE: L 10-34
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Frequently asked questions
What time does Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns start?+
Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns kicks off Sunday, Nov 15, 1:00 PM ET at Huntington Bank Field. Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Houston Texans vs Cleveland Browns?+
The Houston Texans are favored at -170 on the moneyline in prediction markets. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What are the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns records?+
The Houston Texans are 2-5 and the Cleveland Browns are 5-3 this regular season. The Houston Texans average 23.6 points a game and allow 24.3; the Cleveland Browns average 17.4 and allow 21.6.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Sunday, Nov 15, 1:00 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
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