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Browns Shocked: 4.5-Point Underdogs at Home to Texans
9 Nov
Summary
- Cleveland Browns are 4.5-point home underdogs against the Houston Texans.
- Deshaun Watson will return to start for the Browns against the Texans.
- Texans QB C.J. Stroud threw five touchdown passes in their last win.

The Cleveland Browns face the Houston Texans in Week 10, opening as significant 4.5-point home underdogs. This betting line, set by FanDuel Sportsbook, marks one of the largest spreads for the Browns this season, even with home-field advantage.
Deshaun Watson is slated to return to the starting quarterback position for the Browns. Cleveland is looking to rebound after a close 23-22 overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints, which was their second consecutive defeat.
The Houston Texans enter the game with a 3-5 record, fresh off a decisive 44-22 win over the Chargers. Quarterback C.J. Stroud had a standout performance, throwing for five touchdowns and 384 yards.
Houston has shown a stark contrast in performance, being winless at home but undefeated on the road. Their offense has been strong in passing, though their defense struggles against the pass. The over/under for the game is set at 39.5 points.