First look: Atlanta Falcons at Washington Commanders odds and lines

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The Atlanta Falcons (8-7) and Washington Commanders (10-5) meet Sunday in Week 17. Kickoff from Northwest Stadium is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC / Peacock). Below, we look at Falcons vs. Commanders odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

The Falcons secured their second straight win in Week 16, dominating the New York Giants 34-7. They covered as 10-point home favorites, snapping a skid of 5 non-covers in a row. The Under (43) hit for the sixth time in the Falcons’ last 7 games. Rookie QB Michael Penix Jr., making his first NFL start, was steady but unspectacular, completing 18 of 27 passes for 202 yards and a pick with no TDs. RB Bijan Robinson powered the offense with 94 rushing yards and 2 TDs on 22 carries. Atlanta’s defense forced 3 turnovers, highlighted by LB Matthew Judon’s 27-yard pick-six.

The Commanders notched their third straight win, upsetting the Philadelphia Eagles 36-33 Sunday as 4-point home underdogs and snapping the Eagles’ 10-game win streak. Washington has covered in 2 of its last 3 games, with the Over (47) hitting for the third time in 4 outings. Rookie QB Jayden Daniels’ fifth TD pass of the day — a 9-yarder to WR Jamison Crowder — was the game-winner with 6 seconds left. Daniels, who threw for 258 yards but had 2 picks, also led the Commanders in rushing with 81 yards as Washington was able to overcome 5 turnovers in the dramatic victory.

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Falcons at Commanders odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Sunday at 11:38 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Falcons +185 (bet $100 to win $185) | Commanders -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Falcons +5 (-110) | Commanders -5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2024 betting stats

ML: Falcons 8-7 | Commanders 10-5
ATS: Falcons 6-8-1 | Commanders 9-5-1
O/U: Falcons 5-10 | Commanders 10-5

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Falcons vs. Commanders head-to-head

Washington leads the all-time series 18-10-1, including 3 wins in the last 3 meetings and a playoff victory in 1992. The most recent matchup was in Week 6 last season with Washington prevailing 24-16 as a 1-point road underdog and the Under (41.5) hitting.

In their lone postseason clash, Washington defeated Atlanta 24-7 in an NFC Divisional Round Game Jan. 4, 1992, a victory that took place in D.C. Washington went on to win the Super Bowl 2 games later.

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