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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

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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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Kansas City Chiefs at Chicago Bears odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday night’s Kansas City Chiefs at Chicago Bears sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Chicago Bears (7-7) host the AFC West-champion Kansas City Chiefs (10-4) in the final edition of Sunday Night Football for the 2019 season. The game kicks off at 8:20 p.m. ET at Soldier Field. We analyze the Chiefs-Bears odds and sports betting lines, while providing sports betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Chiefs at Bears: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Chiefs secured their fourth straight division title with a 23-3 victory over the rival Denver Broncos last week. The Bears were eliminated from postseason contention in a 21-13 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
  • Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky threw for 334 yards in the loss. It was his second time in three weeks topping 330 yards after he failed to hit the 300-yard mark through 10 games.
  • The Chiefs defense has held their past four opponents to 17 points or less.
  • Kansas City hasn’t had a 100-yard rusher since Week 9. No player topped 50 rushing yards in any of the team’s last three games.
  • Chicago hasn’t had a player rush for 100 yards in a game since Week 8. It was the only game this season a Bears RB topped 100 yards.
  • The Chiefs have a turnover differential of plus-7 with 21 takeaways and 14 giveaways. Only the Green Bay Packers (2) have fewer interceptions thrown than KC (4).
  • The Bears are minus-2 in turnover differential with 18 giveaways against 16 takeaways.
  • Chicago is calling for a Sunday night temperature of 32 degrees with little chance of snow.

Chiefs at Bears: Key injuries

Chiefs: RB Damien Williams (ribs, illness) hasn’t played since Week 11 and is expected to be questionable for much of the week.

Bears: WR Taylor Gabriel (concussion), RT Bobby Massie (ankle) and LB Danny Trevathan (elbow) are questionable.

Chiefs at Bears: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 6:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Chiefs 24, Bears 17

Moneyline (?)

Play it safe and go with the CHIEFS (-218) on the road. Kansas City is 6-1 on the road and on a four-game winning streak overall. Chicago is 4-3 at home and coming off the Week 15 loss.

Kansas City is still competing for a top-two seed in the AFC and a first-round bye. Chicago’s season is over and the Chiefs will roll through an unmotivated squad.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Chiefs to win outright returns a profit of $4.59.

Against the Spread (?)

Take the CHIEFS (-4.5, -110) with the points for a more profitable wager. They’ll need to win by at least 5 points for a $10 wager to net a profit of $9.09.

Chicago is just 4-10 against the spread overall while Kansas City is 9-5 ATS. The Chiefs cover the spread by an average of 3.7 points per game; the Bears fall 1.6 PPG shy of the line. The Bears failed to cover as a 4.5-point road dog against the Packers last week.

Over/Under (?)

The projected total of 44.5 is the highest for a Bears game since the total closed at 46.5 for their Week 1 date with the Packers. They fell well short of the number in that one with a 10-3 loss. It’s the Chiefs’ second-lowest total of the year, and they fell below a 43-point projection last week against the Broncos.

Take the UNDER 44.5 (-106) with the Chiefs defense rounding into form and the Bears offense topping 30 points just once since Week 3.

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Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Jacksonville Jaguars at Atlanta Falcons sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Jacksonville Jaguars (5-9) and Atlanta Falcons (5-9) are both coming off victories in Week 15 and they’ll meet at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday of Week 16 for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. We analyze the Jaguars-Falcons odds and sports betting lines, while providing sports betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Jaguars at Falcons: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Falcons upset the playoff-bound San Francisco 49ers by a 29-22 count on the road last week for their second straight win. It’s the second time all season they’ve won back-to-back games and they’ll be looking to string three Ws together for the first time since the final three weeks of last season.
  • The Jags snapped a five-game losing skid with their 20-16 road victory over the Oakland Raiders. They had lost each of their previous five games by two or more scores.
  • Atlanta ranks 15th in the NFL with 23.5 points per game. Jacksonville is 27th with just 17.9 PPG. The Falcons’ 370.3 yards of offense per game rank 11th. The Jaguars are 20th with 344.8 YPG.
  • The Jaguars and Falcons rank 23rd and 25th, respectively, in points allowed per game at 25.2 and 26.1. The Jags allow 10 more yards per game than the Falcons.
  • The Falcons have a turnover differential of minus-6 to the Jags’ minus-3 differential.
  • The Jags are tied for fifth in the league with 43 sacks. The Falcons are 29th with just 24 sacks. Atlanta has also allowed 43 sacks to the 36 given up by Jacksonville.

Jaguars at Falcons: Key injuries

Jaguars WR DJ Chark (ankle) is hoping to return this week after sitting out Week 15.

Falcons DL Takk McKinley (shoulder) joined CB Desmond Trufant (arm) and WR Calvin Ridley (abdomen) on the Reserve/Injured list.

Jaguars at Falcons: Odds, betting lines and prediction

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Prediction

Jaguars 23, Falcons 20

Moneyline (?)

The Falcons (-334) are far too heavily favored at home following a colossal upset of the 49ers last week as 10-point underdogs. The JAGUARS (+260) are the play at an inflated number showing too much respect to the home side. Jags QB Gardner Minshew is now 3-2 on the road as a starter in his rookie season. The Jaguars are the better defensive club and offer the hope of nearly a 3x return on your investment.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jaguars to win outright returns a profit of $26.

Against the Spread (?)

Liking the JAGUARS (+7.5, -125) to win outright, they’re also a fine play to cover the spread for the less-adventurous bettors. They’ll need to stay within 7 points in a loss, or win outright.

Both teams are coming off ATS wins as road underdogs. Jacksonville is 3-3 ATS as a road dog this season. Atlanta is 1-2 as a home favorite, where they fail to cover by 5.8 PPG.

Over/Under (?)

The Falcons hit the Over in each of their last wins. The Jags fell well short of a projected total of 46.5 last week against the Raiders. Atlanta is 6-8 against the Over/Under for the year, Jacksonville is 7-7. Take the UNDER 45.5 (-110) on a number seemingly propped up by the victories last week for both sides.

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Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Chicago Bears (7-6) visit the NFC North-leading Green Bay Packers (10-3) in the 200th meeting between the longtime rivals Sunday for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Lambeau Field (on FOX). We analyze the Bears-Packers odds and sports betting lines, while providing betting tips and advice on this Week 15 NFL matchup.

Bears at Packers: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Bears have won three in a row, most recently knocking off the Dallas Cowboys 31-24 at home in the Week 14 Thursday game.
  • The Packers, who lead the division by a game over the Minnesota Vikings and currently sit in the No. 2 NFC playoff spot, are on a two-game win streak after beating the visiting Washington Redskins 20-15 last week.
  • A Chicago loss in Green Bay would eliminate the Bears from playoff contention if the Vikings win at the Los Angeles Chargers later Sunday.
  • The Bears are 3-3 on the road, but 4-9 Against the Spread (ATS) overall.
  • The Packers are 6-1 at home and 8-5 ATS overall.
  • The Packers won the first head-to-head meeting of the season, 10-3 in Week 1 at Soldier Field.
  • Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky has thrown for 2,440 yards and 16 TDs, but with 8 interceptions.
  • Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 3,260 yards with 23 TDs and 2 picks in 13 games.
  • The Bears defense ranks fourth in points allowed (17.8 PPG) and 10th in yards allowed (326.5 YPG).
  • While the Packers offense hasn’t been its usual self – ranking 23rd in yards (340.1 YPG) – the defense has been decent, ranking 13th in points allowed (20.8 PPG) but 22nd in yards allowed (367.9 YPG).
  • Aaron Jones leads the Packers ground attack, rushing for 779 yards with 12 TDs. David Montgomery has been the Bears’ main RB, tallying for 680 rushing yards with 5 TDs

Bears at Packers: Key injuries

Bears: WR Taylor Gabriel (concussion), TE Ben Braunecker (concussion), RT Bobby Massie (ankle), DE Roy Robertson-Harris (foot) and LB Danny Trevathan (elbow) are questionable. CB Prince Amukamara (hamstring) is probable.

Packers: TE Jimmy Graham (wrist), WR Geronimo Allison (knee), RG Billy Turner (knee) and CB Kevin King (shoulder) are questionable.

Bears at Packers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Nov 28, 2019; Detroit, MI,; Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. (Photo Credit: Tim Fuller – USA TODAY Sports)

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Prediction

Packers 24, Bears 16

Moneyline (ML)

It’s no surprise the Packers (-209) are favored at home, but I’m not interested in making a 2-to-1 type bet, where every $2.09 wagered only would profit $1 if Green Bay prevails. I’m going to focus on the spread instead. The Bears are +170 where every $1 wagered would profit $1.70 if Chicago wins.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The PACKERS (-4.5, -106) are the STRONGEST PLAY. Green Bay has won the last three vs. the Bears at Lambeau and have won 9 of the past 11 head-to-head meetings at home. Plus, Rodgers is 18-5 vs. the Bears in his career. Chicago (+4.5, -115) last won at Green Bay Nov. 26, 2015.

Every $1.06 wagered on the Packers to win by 5 points or more would profit $1 if they do so.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 41.5 (-125) is worthy of a small play. The Bears are 5-8 O/U on the season, 2-3 O/U on the road and 0-2 O/U as a road underdog. The Packers are 6-7 O/U overall and 3-4 O/U at home – they’ve been favored in every home game.

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New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles odds, lines, picks and best bets

Previewing Monday’s New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles sports betting odds and lines, with Week 14 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The New York Giants (2-10) are trying to play spoiler in Week 14 against NFC East-rival Philadelphia Eagles (5-7). With a win, the Eagles will pull into a tie with the Dallas Cowboys atop the division at 6-7. Kickoff will be at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday Night Football from Lincoln Financial Field. We analyze the Giants-Eagles sports betting odds and lines, with picks and tips for this matchup.

Giants at Eagles: Week 14 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Giants are 10-3 against the spread over their last 13 road games and 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games as underdogs.
  • In their last six meetings, the Giants are 4-2 ATS vs. the Eagles despite losing five games in a row and five of the last six straight up.
  • New York has lost eight games in a row, including four by at least 18 points.
  • The Eagles are 2-5 ATS and straight up in their last seven games.
  • In the Eagles’ last five home games, the total has gone Under four times.
  • The total has gone Under in seven of the Eagles’ last nine home games against the Giants.

Giants at Eagles: Key injuries

Giants QB Daniel Jones is doubtful to play due to an ankle injury. Eli Manning will start in his place. WR Golden Tate (concussion) and TE Evan Engram (foot) returned to practice Thursday and are making progress.

Eagles WR Nelson Agholor (knee) and RB Jordan Howard (shoulder) are questionable. DE Derek Barnett also has an ankle injury and is questionable.

Giants at Eagles: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 11 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Eagles 23, Giants 17

Moneyline (?)

With the door wide open in the NFC East, the Eagles can’t afford to slip up here. They must win this game, and they should. Coming off a loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Eagles won’t have another embarrassing performance – especially at home.

Take the EAGLES (-417) to win outright.

Against the Spread (?)

Here’s where the real value lies. The Eagles are favored by 9.5 points over the Giants, who will be led by Manning. The uncertainty at QB for the Giants could wind up being a good thing.

Take the GIANTS (+9.5, -115) to cover the spread and keep the game relatively close.

Over/Under (?)

The projected total of 47.5 is one of the highest totals of the week, which seems hard to believe. Neither team has a particularly explosive offense and the final score should fall well short.

Bet the UNDER 47.5 (-121).

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals Week 12 matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets

The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-5) visit the winless Cincinnati Bengals (0-10) Saturday for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Paul Brown Stadium. We analyze the Steelers-Bengals odds and sports betting lines, while providing betting tips and advice on this Week 12 NFL matchup.

Steelers at Bengals: Week 12 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Steelers will have more than a week off after having a five-game winning streak snapped in a 21-7 loss at the Cleveland Browns in Week 11’s Thursday night game – the Steelers were 3-point underdogs.
  • The Bengals lost – but covered as 13-point dogs – at the Oakland Raiders 17-10 Sunday
  • The Steelers are 1-3 on the road and 6-4 against the spread (ATS) overall.
  • The Bengals are 0-4 at home and 4-6 ATS.
  • Both teams are 3-7 against the Over/Under this season.
  • The Steelers won the first head-to-head meeting of the season 27-3 at home Sept. 30.
  • Steelers QB Mason Rudolph has thrown for 1,551 yards with 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions, completing 62.3% of his passes.
  • In his two starts, Finley has thrown for 282 yards with one TD and two picks, while completing 47.5% of his passes.
  • The Steelers defense is 13th in points allowed (20.2 PPG), while the Bengals are 28th (27.6 PPG).

Steelers at Bengals: Key injuries

Steelers WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (concussion, knee) is doubtful, while RB James Conner (shoulder) and WR Diontae Johnson (concussion) are questionable.

Bengals WRs A.J. Green (ankle) and Auden Tate (concussion) are questionable.

Steelers at Bengals: Odds, betting lines and prediction

NFL odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Thursday at 5:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Steelers 24, Bengals 10

Moneyline (ML)

The Bengals (+225) may win eventually, but it won’t be against the STEELERS (-286), who have won nine straight in this AFC North rivalry. The -286 price is expensive, but if you’re willing – every $2.86 wagered will profit $1 if Pittsburgh wins – go for it.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The STEELERS (-6.5, -110) are worth a small play. As mentioned, they’ve had a few extra days off and should be fired up after the Browns loss. The Bengals might be playing for pride, but they’re 0-4 ATS at home and with the way their season is going, the home fans likely won’t show up in force.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 38.5 (+100) is the STRONGEST PLAY. Both teams struggle to score, ranking in the bottom third of the NFL. The Steelers are 24th, averaging 22.0 points per game, while the Bengals are 30th at 14.7 PPG. The past two head-to-head meetings totaled 30 and 29 points, respectively, and the last eight matchups are 2-6 O/U.

Plus, the Under is 7-1 in the Steelers’ last eight games after a loss, and the Under is 8-1-2 in the Bengals’ last 11 games inside the AFC.

New to sports betting? The +100 is an even bet. Every $1 wagered profits $1 if the two teams combine for 38 or fewer points.

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