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NFL Betting Guide – Week 16: Odds, lines, spreads, picks and best bets

Game-by-game NFL Week 16 breakdowns, with NFL betting odds, lines, predictions, picks and betting tips for each game.

SportsbookWire’s NFL Betting Guide is at your service for Week 16; full of NFL odds, lines, spreads, game-by-game predictions, picks and best-bet selections to help you make the best NFL sports bets for the week.

With the holiday season upon us, the NFL schedule is moving around a bit. Thursday night football is replaced with three games Saturday.

Be sure to check out our top NFL Underdog Bets for Week 16, where our Ken Pomponio is 28-17 on underdog predictions with this weekly staple.

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NFL Week 16 – Saturday, December 21, 2019

Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 1:00 p.m. ET – NFL Network

Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – 4:30 p.m. ET – NFL Network

Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers – 8:15 p.m. ET – NFL Network

NFL Week 16 – Sunday, December 22, 2019

Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

New York Giants at Washington Redskins – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Carolina Panthers at Indianapolis Colts – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX – Coming soon

Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS – Coming soon

Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX – Coming soon

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Oakland Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX

Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX

Kansas City Chiefs at Chicago Bears – 8:20 p.m. ET – NBC

NFL Week 16 – Monday, December 23, 2019

Green Bay Packers at Minnesota Vikings – 8:15 p.m. ET – ESPN – Coming soon

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Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Denver Broncos sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

Two struggling teams looking more to the future than the present, the Detroit Lions (3-10-1) travel play to the Denver Broncos (5-9) Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High at 4:05 p.m. ET (on CBS). We analyze the Lions-Broncos odds and sports betting lines, while providing betting tips and advice on this Week 16 NFL matchup.

Lions at Broncos: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Lions are 9-5 O/U on the season.
  • Denver has played to the Under in 17 of its last 23 games and 10 of its last 13 home games.
  • When Detroit is supposed to lose, it usually does. The Lions are 1-8 against the spread (ATS) in its last nine games and 0-7 against the moneyline in the last seven.
  • Denver is 4-2 at home ATS.
  • Detroit is a stiff on the road, going 1-5-1 straight up and 2-5 ATS away from home.
  • The Broncos are 1-5 against the moneyline in their last six games against teams from the NFC North.

Lions at Broncos: Key injuries

Broncos: The offensive line is thin with OT Ja’Wuan James (knee) and guard Ron Leary (concussion) out, while G Dalton Risner (illness) is questionable after missing two of three practice sessions, including Friday’s. TE Noah Fant (shoulder) and DEs DeMarcus Walker (ankle) and Dre’Mont Jones (ankle) are also questionable.

Lions: The laundry list of injuries just keeps growing. DT A’Shawn Robinson (shoulder), LB Christian Jones (shoulder) and OT Rick Wagner (knee) are out. LB Devon Kennard (hamstring) and previous starting RB Bo Scarbrough (ribs) are questionable.

Lions at Broncos: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 10:45 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Broncos 23, Lions 13

Moneyline (?)

The problem here is how much you have to give up on Denver (-304), but, if you had to make a bet on this, it might be the play to make because few believe the Lions (+240) can compete simply because of the injuries. This is the one wager option to AVOID the most.

Against the Spread (?)

The spread has wavered from 6.5 to 7 and back again. The difference between 6.5 and 7 is big in the NFL. The BRONCOS -6.5 (-115) will take that hook (the half point), but they probably won’t need it. The Lions (-106), with a spread less than a touchdown, doesn’t make a lot of outward sense. Take the BRONCOS and go heavy if you have that same feeling.

Over/Under (?)

This is the one that will likely get the most action because the line is a pee-wee 37.5 (-110 on both sides). Over/Unders don’t get much lower than that in the NFL for a reason. It doesn’t take a lot to hit that number. Barring a defensive or special teams touchdown, can two QBs who still can count their starts on one hand be counted on to score four or five touchdowns? Take the UNDER 37.5 (-110) with tepid confidence.

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Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Jets sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (8-6) look to keep their unlikely playoff run alive when they travel to play the New York Jets (5-9) at MetLife Stadium at 1 p.m. ET Sunday (on CBS). We analyze the Steelers-Jets odds and sports betting lines, while providing betting tips and advice on this Week 16 NFL matchup.

Steelers at Jets: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Steelers have owned the Jets, going 4-1 against the spread (ATS) over New York in their last five meetings.
  • The last 16 times the Jets have played the Steelers, the total has hit the Under 13 times, averaging less than 31 combined points per game.
  • The total has hit the Under in each of last six Steelers road games, averaging less than 36 points a game.
  • The Jets are 0-3 against AFC North teams this season, having already lost to Baltimore, Cleveland and Cincinnati.
  • Pittsburgh is 5-3-2 ATS in its last 10 games.
  • Le’Veon Bell will be playing the Steelers for the first time on Sunday. Bell has struggled all season, but had his best rushing game of his Jets career last week when he rushed for 87 yards.

Steelers at Jets: Key injuries

Steelers: Six players sat out of Wednesday’s practice, but only two – CB Joe Haden (foot) and G Ramon Foster (not injury related) sat out Thursday.

Jets: 20 players are listed on their injury report, but just three didn’t practice – WR Robby Anderson (illness), OL Tom Compton (calf) and WR Demaryius Thomas (hamstring/knee). S Jamal Adams (ankle) and DL Quinnen Williams (neck) were both limited.

Steelers at Jets: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 12:40 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Steelers 20, Jets 13

Moneyline (?)

This is a bet that is the football anomaly. If you think the Steelers (-173) are going to win, you don’t bet this one because the spread is only 2.5 points. If you’re going with the Jets (+140), this is your bet because getting 2-and-a-hook drops your return significantly (27 percent). Given how we think this one will turn out, we’ll PASS.

Against the Spread (?)

The opposite applies here. Giving up 2.5 points drops the investment in the Steelers down to -134. Typically, you try to find a point that will get even betting where the line is as close to -110 as possible. The Jets are +110 on this bet, enticing those who can envision a 14-13 game have the cushion. But we’re going with the Steelers defense on this one. Back PITTSBURGH (-2.5, -134).

New to sports betting? Every $1.34 wagered on the Steelers ATS will profit $1 if they win by 3 or more points.

Over/Under (?)

A total of 38.5 isn’t unheard of, but pretty rare on a weekly slate of games. There’s a reason the number is so low here. Solid defenses going up against young QBs who struggle when blitzed, which both teams do. The Under is the stiffer bet (-121) than the Over (+100) because the sportsbooks don’t believe the Over will hit, and the books are hedging. Unless there is a defensive/special teams touchdown (or two), it will be difficult to hit 40 points between the two of them. Take the UNDER 38.5 (+100).

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Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Dallas Cowboys (7-7) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (7-7) in an NFC East first-place battle Sunday for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field (on FOX). We analyze the Cowboys-Eagles odds and sports betting lines, while providing betting tips and advice on this Week 16 NFL matchup.

A Cowboys win would clinch the division with one game to go since they beat the Eagles 37-10 in their first head-to-head matchup this season Oct. 20.

Cowboys at Eagles: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • As a 1-point underdog last Sunday, the Cowboys snapped a three-game skid with a 44-21 home throttling of the Los Angeles Rams. QB Dak Prescott threw for 2 TDs while RB Ezekiel Elliot ran for 117 yards and 2 scores and RB Tony Pollard added 131 yards and 1 TD on the ground in the win.
  • Eagles QB Carson Wentz steered a last-minute scoring drive for a second consecutive game, hitting WR Greg Ward for the go-ahead TD with 26 seconds left in a 37-27 win at the Washington Redskins last Sunday. The Eagles added a defensive TD on the last play of the game for the wild 7-point cover as the favorite.
  • The Cowboys have won the last four head-to-head meetings, including the last two in Philly, but one was a meaningless game to end the 2017 regular season.
  • The Cowboys are 3-4 away from home, 8-6 Against the Spread (ATS) overall and 4-3 ATS on the road.
  • The Eagles are 4-3 at home, 5-9 ATS overall and 2-5 ATS in Philly.
  • The Cowboys are 9-5 against the over/under, including 5-2 on the road.
  • The Eagles are 7-7 O/U and 2-5 O/U at home.

Cowboys at Eagles: Key injuries

Cowboys: LT Tyron Smith (eye), LB Sean Lee (pectoral/thigh) and Michael Bennett (foot) returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. All three are questionable, along with RT La’el Collins (knee), RG Zack Martin (ankle) and LB Joe Thomas (knee), while LB Leighton Vander Esch (neck) is out.

Eagles: RB Jordan Howard (shoulder), RG Brandon Brooks (calf), CB Ronald Darby (hip) and DT Fletcher Cox (triceps) were limited in Thursday’s practice, while RT Lane Johnson (ankle) and DE Derek Barnett sat out. All six are questionable. WR Nelson Agholor (knee) is doubtful.

Cowboys at Eagles: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Nov 28, 2019; Arlington, TX; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott. (Photo Credit: Jerome Miron – USA TODAY Sports)

NFL odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Friday at 3:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Eagles 27, Cowboys 24

Moneyline (ML)

The EAGLES (+100) are the STRONGEST PLAY. While Philly isn’t the trendy pick, I love a home team at even money as long as they don’t stink. The Cowboys are -121.

New to sports betting? Every $1 wagered would profit $1 if the Eagles win.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The EAGLES (+1.5, -110) are the play here, too. The Cowboys have just been too “Jekyll and Hyde” this season. You never know which team will show up. Look for Wentz & Co. to continue to find the magic that has led to back-to-back victories.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 47.5 (+100) is worth a small wager. The Cowboys average 27.0 points per game, while the Eagles average 23.9. On the defensive end, the Cowboys allow 20.6 PPG and the Eagles surrender 23.4 PPG. This should be close to the number, but expect a wild finish with the division title up for grabs.

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New York Giants at Washington Redskins odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s New York Giants at Washington Redskins sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Giants (3-11) visit the NFC East-rival Washington Redskins (3-11) Sunday of Week 16 for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at FedEx Field. We analyze the Giants-Redskins odds and sports betting lines, while providing sports betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Giants at Redskins: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Giants snapped a nine-game losing streak with their 36-20 home win over the Miami Dolphins in Week 15. Before that, their last win was by a 24-3 score over the Redskins in Week 4.
  • The Redskins have dropped two in a row after winning back-to-back games for the first time all year in Weeks 12 and 13. They fell by a 37-27 decision at home against the rival Philadelphia Eagles last week.
  • Washington ranks 31st in the NFL with just 15.4 points per game on offense. It averages a league-low 274.1 total yards of offense per game.
  • New York ranks 23rd in points per game (20.2) and 25th by yards per game (319.1).
  • The Redskins allow 24.8 PPG to the Giants’ 27.3. New York gives up 376.9 YPG to 363.8 for Washington.
  • The Giants have the third-worst turnover differential in the league at minus-15. The Redskins are plus-2 with 21 takeaways and 19 giveaways.
  • Redskins RB Adrian Peterson needs another 168 rushing yards over the final two weeks of the season to pass Barry Sanders for fourth on the all-time list. The Giants allow 115.1 rushing yards per game.
  • Giants QB Eli Manning was under center for the victory last week. It was his first win since Week 14 of last season (against Washington).

Giants at Redskins: Key injuries

Giants rookie QB Daniel Jones (ankle) could be shut down for the team’s final two games. TE Evan Engram (foot) hasn’t played since Week 9.

Giants at Redskins: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Giants 17, Redskins 14

Moneyline (?)

The GIANTS (+110) won the season’s first meeting 24-3 in New York with Jones under center. They’ll complete the season sweep and make it three straight over Washington going back to last season. New York is just 1-6 on the road, while Washington is 1-6 at home.

The G-Men are coming off a convincing victory while the Redskins let another one get away from them against the Eagles. Manning will be trying to get above .500 in what may be, again, his final start.

Against the Spread (?)

Stick with the moneyline and the outright win for the Giants rather than spotting them the +2.5 points and accepting a smaller payout with the -115 odds. Both teams are 6-8 against the spread for the season, but the Giants are 4-3 ATS on the road, while Washington is just 2-5 ATS at home.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet for the Giants to cover the spread of +2.5 and stay within 2 points in a loss, or win outright, returns a profit of $8.70 vs. a return of $11 for the moneyline bet.

Over/Under (?)

Take the UNDER 42.5 (-110). The Redskins, who have little else to play for, should be intent on trying to feed Peterson the ball on the ground so he can pass Sanders. The Giants’ 36-point outburst last week is their highest point total of the season – they scored 32 in a one-point win vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3.

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Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Los Angeles Rams (8-6) need a miracle in order to make the playoffs, and facing the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) won’t help their cause. This NFC West clash takes place Saturday night at Levi’s Stadium, kicking off at 8:15 p.m. ET. We analyze the Rams-49ers odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 16 matchup.

Rams at 49ers: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The 49ers beat the Rams 20-7 in Week 6. The Rams were held to 48 net passing yards and 157 total yards, picking up a season-low 10 first downs.
  • The Rams are 5-5 straight up against the 49ers in their last 10 head-to-head meetings, but 4-6 against the spread in those games. They’ve outscored the 49ers 22.5-22.0 on average over their last 10.
  • Los Angeles is only 2-6 ATS in its last eight meetings with the 49ers.
  • The 49ers are just 1-2 SU in their last three games after starting the season 10-1.
  • The total has gone Under in seven of the Rams’ last nine games, but it has gone Over in six of the 49ers’ last eight games.
  • The Under is 5-1 in the 49ers’ last six home games against the Rams.

Rams at 49ers: Key injuries

Rams CB Troy Hill broke his thumb Sunday and underwent surgery, but he could play. PK Greg Zuerlein (quad) is expected to play but it’s not certain.

49ers CB Richard Sherman and DE Dee Ford both have hamstring injuries and are questionable. CB K’Waun Williams (concussion) is on track to play.

Rams at 49ers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 12:15 p.m. ET.

Prediction

49ers 24, Rams 20

Moneyline (?)

The Rams looked good for two straight weeks before getting blown out by the Dallas Cowboys. The 49ers are still the better team and have been more consistent this season, and based on their last performance against the Rams, this is a game they should win.

Bet the 49ERS (-278) to win straight-up Saturday night at home.

Against the Spread (?)

The 49ers come into this one as 6.5-point favorites over the Rams, who were just beaten by 23 points on the road. San Francisco is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games but covering the spread Saturday will be tough.

The Rams typically bounce back well from losses and they will this weekend. Bet the RAMS (+6.5, -115) to cover the spread and keep things close.

Over/Under (?)

The projected total is 45.5 points. That’s a tricky number because while the Rams and 49ers can both light up a scoreboard, their defenses are both very good.

Take the UNDER 45.5 (-115) and expect both defenses to play well, limiting the opposing offenses throughout the night.

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NFL Betting Guide – Week 15: Odds, lines, spreads, picks and best bets

Game-by-game NFL Week 15 breakdowns, with NFL betting odds, lines, predictions, picks and betting tips for each game.

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SportsbookWire’s NFL Betting Guide is at your service for Week 15; full of NFL odds, lines, spreads, game-by-game predictions, picks and best-bet selections to help you make the best NFL sports bets for the week.

Be sure to check out our top NFL Underdog Bets for Week 15, where our Ken Pomponio is 26-16 on underdog predictions with this weekly staple.

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NFL Week 15 – Sunday, December 15th, 2019

New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Miami Dolphins at New York Giants – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

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Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX

Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers – 8:20 p.m. ET – NBC

NFL Week 15 – Monday, December 16th, 2019

Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints – 8:15 p.m. ET – ESPN

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NFL Prop Bet Payday – Week 15

Analyzing key Week 15 NFL prop bets that seem poised for a pay day, featuring props around Aaron Jones, Tom Brady, Christian McCaffrey and Sean Payton.

With the holidays right around the corner, we’re looking to help out those looking for a little extra spending money. We’ve teamed up with the oddsmakers at BetMGM.com and our friends at The Huddle to find prop bets that go against the conventional wisdom of the number. Looking for extra cash for presents? Consider these bets for Week 15. Odds last updated Saturday at 9:40 p.m. ET.

Trial and Aaron

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Who is the only coach that can consistently limit Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones? His head coach Matt LaFleur. For some reason, he has forced Jones into a timeshare with Jamaal Williams, limiting his rushing attempts to 13 or less in 10 of 13 games. As a result, Jones’ Over/Under for rushing yards against the Chicago Bears Sunday is 59½ (-118 on both the Over and Under). In his last two home games, he has rushed for 93 yards against the Carolina Panthers and 134 against the Washington Redskins. The Packers will be looking to control the clock offensively and Jones should hit 70 or more rushing yards. Take the OVER 59.5.

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The Story of a Man Named Brady

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This one is a little surprising, given the struggles of the New England Patriots pass offense, which basically has been limited to Tom Brady trying to find Julian Edelman. The Over/Under for Brady passing yards is 258.5 (-118 on both sides). This number is based more on Cincinnati’s defense being bad, but 258 yards is a lot, especially with a receiver corps that looks more like a receiver corpse at this point. Brady had thrown for 216 or fewer yards in three of his last four games and, while we believe he can get close to this number, getting there won’t be easy, especially if the Pats got off to a double-digit lead early. Take the UNDER 258.5 (-118) on Brady’s total passing yards.

The Passion of the Chris

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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has been putting together an MVP season and the Seattle Seahawks’ biggest defensive problem has been stopping the run. However, the prop bet we’re looking at is McCaffrey on the receiving end of things. The Over/Under on receiving yards for McCaffrey is 55.5 (-118 on both sides). This is a big number for a running back, but McCaffrey has exceeded that number seven times this year, including each of the last four. He has been targeted 48 times in the last four games, catching 38 passes for 330 yards. We see him catching seven or eight passes. If he breaks one for 20+ yards, it be almost impossible to keep him under the number. Take the OVER 55.5 (-118) on McCaffrey’s total receiving yards.

Do You Feel Lucky, Punk?

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We have a bonus prop bet for you. Few head coaches hold on to his challenge flag for less time than New Orleans Saints’ Sean Payton. He will throw a challenge flag to get a ball moved a yard or two. There is a prop bet in Monday night’s game as to who will use a coach’s challenge first: Saints -115, Indianapolis Colts -115. Given his propensity to throw the red handkerchief (and usually lose), if you want to go off the board with a prop bet, banking on Payton to be the first to launch the laundry as a good bet. Take PAYTON -115.

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NFL Betting Guide – Week 15: Odds, lines, spreads, picks and best bets

Game-by-game NFL Week 15 breakdowns, with NFL betting odds, lines, predictions, picks and betting tips for each game.

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SportsbookWire’s NFL Betting Guide is at your service for Week 15; full of NFL odds, lines, spreads, game-by-game predictions, picks and best-bet selections to help you make the best NFL sports bets for the week.

Be sure to check out our top NFL Underdog Bets for Week 15, where our Ken Pomponio is 26-16 on underdog predictions with this weekly staple.

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NFL Week 15 – Sunday, December 15th, 2019

New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Miami Dolphins at New York Giants – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

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Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX

Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers – 8:20 p.m. ET – NBC

NFL Week 15 – Monday, December 16th, 2019

Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints – 8:15 p.m. ET – ESPN

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Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9) visit the Oakland Raiders (6-7) Sunday of Week 15 at RingCentral Coliseum. Kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. ET. We analyze the Jaguars-Raiders odds and sports betting lines, while providing sports betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Jaguars at Raiders: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Jaguars have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Raiders still have an outside shot.
  • Jaguars rookie QB Gardner Minshew drew the start for his team in Week 14 after replacing an ineffective Nick Foles in Week 13. It was Minshew’s first start since Week 9. He’s now 4-5 as the starter.
  • The Raiders are 24th in the league with 19.8 points per game. The Jaguars are 28th at 17.7 PPG. They rank 14th and 16th by total offensive yards per game, respectively.
  • The Jaguars (25.9) and Raiders (28.2) rank 25th and 29th, respectively, in points allowed per game.
  • Jacksonville has allowed 752 rushing yards over four games since Week 11. The Raiders rank 11th in the NFL with 120.7 team rushing yards per game.

Jaguars at Raiders: Key injuries

Jaguars WR D.J. Chark (foot) is week-to-week.

Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (shoulder) is questionable for Week 15 after sitting last week.

Jaguars at Raiders: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Jaguars 24, Raiders 18

Moneyline (?)

Roll with the JAGUARS (+220) as road dogs. Minshew gives his team the chance to win games Foles couldn’t, and the Raiders’ defense has been freefalling of late with a total of 116 points allowed over a three-game losing streak. Oakland was held below 10 points on offense in two of those games, too. The Jags have lost five straight, with each of those coming by at least two touchdowns.

The Raiders are 5-2 at home while the Jags are just 2-4 on the road, but these teams are too tightly matched to warrant the Raiders’ -278 odds. Chase the value with the books giving too much respect to the home team.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jaguars to win outright returns a profit of $22.

Against the Spread (?)

The safer, but less rewarding, play is backing the JAGUARS (+6.5, -110) to stay within 6 points in a loss or win outright. The Raiders’ largest margin of victory this season is a 24-16 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Their other five wins were by no more than seven points.

Over/Under (?)

Take the UNDER 45.5 (-115). The Jaguars are likely to be without their leading receiver in Chark, while the Raiders may be without their leading rusher in Jacobs. Both teams are 7-6 against the O/U, but the Raiders and Jaguars top the projections by just 0.7 and 1.1 PPG, respectively. Neither team is deep enough to overcome the loss of their offensive stars.

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