The Houston Texans, 5-5 SU on the season, take their best record ever after 10 games in Week 12 of NFL Picks action when they face off versus the Cleveland Browns. The win last week over the Saints 23-10 helped Houston’s playoffs hopes and was an all around team effort. Wide out Andre Johnson returned to action after missing seven games and had an immediate impact catching 6 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown. Former Heisman Trophy winner, RB Ron Dayne who substituted for the injured Ahman Green also pitched in rushing for 89 yards on 21 carries. It was the Houston defense that was the story in this one as they allowed no second half points and held another Heisman winner Reggie Bush to 24 yards on15 carries along with12 receptions for 70 yards and two fumbles. BetOnline.com has Houston listed as a -3 underdog.
In one of the most wild finishes in an NFL game the Cleveland Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens in their second overtime game in their past three 33-30. The win kept the Browns in the thick of the playoff race at 6-4 SU and only once game in back of the front running Pittsburgh Steelers. Cleveland’s 32nd ranked defense allowing Baltimore’s QB Kyle Boller to complete 22 of 41 attempts for 279 yards, but were able force four turnovers and had a season-high six sacks. Cleveland QB Derek Anderson went 24-for-38 for 274 yards and a touchdown while former Raven RB Jamal Lewis rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown as well.
Cleveland comes into this game having covered the number in five straight games. For total players the Browns have gone over the total in six straight while averaging 29.8 points per game in that span and are 11-2-1 over in their L13 against the AFC as well. Houston is 2-0 SU & ATS their L2 versus Cleveland, but are only 3-12 ATS after winning at home.
Both teams went a long way towards a playoff birth with big wins last week and will be looking to further solidify those hopes this week. A
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