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NFL Week 10 early predictions, odds, picks: Texans vs. Browns, Steelers vs. Bengals best bets

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Smith, M. (2026, November 9). NFL Week 10 early predictions, odds, picks: Texans vs. Browns, Steelers vs. Bengals best bets. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/betting/nfl-week-10-early-predictions-odds-picks-texans-vs-browns-steelers-vs-bengals-best-bets/

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New York Post · collected 2026-11-09 · by Malik Smith

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This article provides early predictions and betting advice for NFL Week 10 games focusing on matchups like Texans vs. Browns and Bengals vs. Steelers. For the Browns-Texans game, despite the Texans' recent strong performance, the author recommends betting on the Browns as home underdogs (+4.5), citing Cleveland's resilient defense and consistent record against the spread at home. In the Bengals-Steelers rematch, the article suggests backing the Bengals (-3.5) due to Joe Burrow’s impressive statistics and the Steelers’ struggling offense which relies heavily on field goals to boost its scoring average.
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In NFL Week 10, early predictions focus on key games such as the Texans vs. Browns and Steelers vs. Bengals. Malik Smith from the New York Post highlights that Deshaun Watson, who had the second-most fourth-quarter comebacks in the league, was out with a concussion for Week 9, leaving Shedeur Sanders to try and lead the Browns in his place. Despite having three quarters to find rhythm, Sanders nearly won the game on a two-point conversion attempt against the Texans.

Meanwhile, Smith notes that the Bengals have played only three home games this season, tied for the fewest in the NFL, suggesting an unpredictable performance at Sunday Night. The article aims to identify undervalued teams and offers betting insights with predictions like the Bengals favored over the Steelers by a spread of -3.5 points on DraftKings.

The piece also revisits last week’s picks where the Broncos covered the spread despite starting as underdogs, while the Cowboys struggled despite having an early lead against the Colts.

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- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Bengals (-3.5, DraftKings) vs. Steelers The Bengals have only played three games at home this season, tied for the fewest in the NFL, and Sunday Night’s tilt will give one of these two teams the lead in the division.
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They squandered a 10-point second-half lead and needed a late touchdown to beat the Colts, who are in the middle of a sell-off that would make Wall Street blush.

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We’re nearly through Week 9 of the NFL season, which had a bit of everything from thrillingly close finishes to impressively dominant blowout wins. asserted
which → ’re → wins
Last week, my colleague Erich Richter picked the Cowboys and Broncos as the two teams he was looking to find some value on to start the week. asserted
he → pick → week
In the case of the Broncos, it worked out as the line moved a half point from his bet at -2.5 and Denver covered on the road. asserted
Denver → work → road
The Cowboys, well, they specialize in disappointment. asserted
they → specialize → disappointment
They squandered a 10-point second-half lead and needed a late touchdown to beat the Colts, who are in the middle of a sell-off that would make Wall Street blush. asserted
Street → squander → off
The goal remains the same this week as we try to target some teams that are undervalued entering the week. asserted
that → remain → week
NFL Week 10 early predictions Browns (+4.5, Caesars) vs. Texans We’re now halfway through the season and it is still tough to know what to make of the Browns’ quarterback situation. asserted
it → ’re → situation
Deshaun Watson has the second-most fourth-quarter comebacks and game-winning drives in the NFL this season, but he was out Sunday with a concussion. asserted
he → have → concussion
Shedeur Sanders needed three quarters to find his rhythm but nearly won the game for Cleveland on a two-point conversion pass attempt in overtime that was off the mark. asserted
that → need → mark
The quarterback situation will be a question mark all season, but the pieces around that player, and the defense are the reason the Browns can compete. asserted
Browns → compete → player
The Texans are coming off a huge blowout win over the Chargers in Los Angeles and are road favorites in this game, but their other true road games this season (excluding the NFL London Game) were a loss against the Colts in Week 3 and a win over the Titans in Week 5. asserted
games → come → Week
That’s nobody’s idea of a gauntlet. asserted
That → ’ → gauntlet
The Browns seemed destined for a close finish every week and are 3-0 against the spread as home underdogs. asserted
Browns → destine → underdogs
I think their defense can bring the Texans’ offense into the mud to keep this game within the number. asserted
defense → think → number
- Read our expert guide on how to bet on the NFL - Check out the best NFL betting sites - Get the BetMGM Bonus Code Bengals (-3.5, DraftKings) vs. Steelers The Bengals have only played three games at home this season, tied for the fewest in the NFL, and Sunday Night’s tilt will give one of these two teams the lead in the division. asserted
tilt → read → division
The Bengals and Steelers met once already this season in Pittsburgh and the Steel Curtain got the better of Joe Burrow late in the game to seal the win. asserted
Curtain → meet → win
However, Burrow has been beyond impressive for the Bengals this season, leading the NFL in passing touchdowns (23) and passing yards per game (298.3). asserted
Burrow → lead → game
The Steelers defensive line has been awesome — Pittsburgh is tied for third in the NFL with 26 sacks — but Burrow has been good against the normal rush and the blitz so far this season. asserted
Burrow → tie → rush
Ultimately, I don’t trust the Steelers to score enough points to keep up with Burrow and company. asserted
I → trust → Burrow
The Steelers average 22.5 points per game, but that number is buoyed by the fact that they attempt the second-most field goals in the league. asserted
they → average → league
If this game comes down to which team can get the ball over the goal line, I trust the Bengals much more to find a way to beat their opposing defense. asserted
I → come → defense
With the stakes a bit higher for this important division game and the Bengals on a nice roll lately, I think this spread could move by Sunday. uncertain
spread → think → Sunday
Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017. asserted
Smith → immerse → 2017
He’s a data nerd with a particular focus on the NBA and combat sports. asserted
He → ’ → NBA
He spends his weeknights in the winter looking for edges on plus-money NBA player props. asserted
He → spend → props
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