The Cleveland Browns got a big road win last week thanks to QB Brady Quinn, while the Houston T
exans lost their third straight game. The Cleveland Browns (4-6) host the Houston Texans (3-7), Sunday Nov 23, at Cleveland Stadium for some hard hitting NFL Week 12 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Browns as -3 point home favs over the Texans with the over/under set at 50 points. Get your Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans NFL Week 12 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Browns beat the Bills 29-27 on the road in Week 11. QB Brady Quinn made 14 of 36 passes for 185 yards with no touchdown passes, but no interceptions. Quinn proved that he can be a successful quarterback in the NFL with a solid performance against the Bills. The weapons around him make it possible for him to succeed even more this season. Their top rusher on the day was RB Jerome Harrison with three carries for 80 yards with one touchdown, while WR Joshua Cribbs added a touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Braylon Edwards with eight catches for 104 yards. The Browns are averaging 20.1 ppg and they give up an average 22.1 ppg. At home they are 1-4 SU where they average 21.6 ppg and they give up an average 24.6 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 27th in the league averaging 287 yards a game, no thanks to their 27th ranked passing game that’s good for 179 yards per-game. Their running game sits poorly ranked 22nd in the league averaging 107 yards a game. RB Jamal Lewis leads the Browns with four touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 26th in the league allowing 368 yards per-game, no thanks to their 28th ranked rush defense that allows 149 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 19th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 219 yards per-game. The Browns are 6-4 ATS and 5-5 over/under.
The Texans lost to the Colts 27-33 on the road in Week 11. QB Sage Rosenfels made 13 of 18 passes for 192 yards with one interception; he has four touchdown passes for 956 yards with seven interceptions in five starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Steve Slayton with 14 carries for 156 yards with one touchdown, while RB Ahman Green pounded in two touchdowns. Their top receiver on the day was WR Kevin Walter with three catches for 79 yards. The Texans are averaging 23.6 ppg and they give up an average 28.7 ppg. On the road they are 0-5 SU where they average 20.8 ppg and they give up an average 32 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 5th best in the league averaging 370 yards a game, thanks to their 5th ranked passing game that’s good for 255 yards per-game. Their running game sits averagely ranked 15th in the league averaging 114 yards a game. RB Steve Slaton leads the Texans with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 22nd in the league allowing 343 yards per-game, no thanks to their 24th ranked rush defense that allows 132 yards a game, they are average against the pass with a 17th ranked pass defense that gives up an average 211 yards per-game. The Texans are 3-7 ATS and 9-1 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
- Browns are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games after allowing more than 150 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Browns are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 home games.
- Browns are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 vs. AFC.
Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans NFL Week 12 Picks
When: Sun, Nov 23, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Browns -3
Point-Spreads.com Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans NFL Week 12 Picks – Browns -3
The Bottom Line: Brady Quinn was great at the helm last week, he has lots of weapons to throw to. They’ll have to be on the ball with their rush defense though. Go Browns! Get your Cleveland Browns vs Houston Texans NFL Week 12 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
