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First look: Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans odds and lines

Looking at Wednesday’s Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans Week 17 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Houston Texans (9-6) welcome the Baltimore Ravens (10-5) to NRG Stadium Wednesday. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. ET (Netflix). Below, we look at Ravens vs. Texans odds from BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds before making our expert NFL picks and predictions later in the week.

The Ravens beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-17 Saturday in Week 16 action, closing as 7.5-point home favorites. They have rattled off 2 straight victories and won 5 of their last 7. Baltimore’s offense has been on fire behind potential MVP QB Lamar Jackson (+500 at BetMGM Sportsbook), scoring 30 or more points in 3 of its last 4 games. The Ravens are 3-0 against the spread (ATS) in their last 3 when they score 30-plus.

The Texans lost 27-19 at the Kansas City Chiefs Saturday, closing as 3.5-point underdogs. Houston’s banged-up offense has struggled over the last month, scoring 23 or fewer points in 3 straight games while going 1-1-1 ATS. The Texans have lost 4 of their last 7 games. They are led by QB C.J. Stroud, who has 3,248 passing yards with 17 TDs on the season.

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Ravens at Texans odds

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Moneyline (ML): Ravens -175 (bet $175 to win $100) | Texans +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
Against the spread (ATS): Ravens -3 (-115) | Texans +3 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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2024 betting stats

ML: Ravens 10-5 | Texans 9-6
ATS: Ravens 8-6-1 | Texans 6-7-2
O/U: Ravens 12-3 | Texans 5-9-1

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Ravens vs. Texans head-to-head

The Ravens and Texans have played a grand total of 14 times since Houston’s first season in 2002. Houston is 2-4 in home games against Baltimore.

Baltimore has won 12 of the 14 all-time meetings, including 5 straight.

In their last meeting Jan. 20, Baltimore beat the visiting Texans 34-10 as a 10-point favorite in the AFC Divisional Round. Stroud was held to just 175 passing yards and no touchdowns.

These teams have played twice in the playoffs, with the Ravens winning both meetings.

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LA Rams at New York Jets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at New York Jets odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The LA Rams (8-6) visit the New York Jets (4-10) Sunday for a Week 16 showdown at MetLife Stadium. Kickoff from East Rutherford, N.J., is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Rams vs. Jets odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Rams have won 3 games in a row, putting themselves in great position to make a playoff run in January. They are tied for first place in the NFC West with the Seattle Seahawks — though the Rams own the tiebreaker thanks to a head-to-head win, but they play again in Week 18. LA is coming off a 12-6 victory as a 2.5-point underdog at the San Francisco 49ers in the Week 15 Thursday night game — the Under (48.5) easily cashed.

The Jets snapped a 4-game losing streak last Sunday by beating the Jacksonville Jaguars 32-25 as 3-point road favorites. New York finished with 400 total yards, the second straight week of 400 yards or more. The win was a nice bounce-back following a disappointing overtime 32-26 loss at the Miami Dolphins in Week 14.

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Rams at Jets 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 at 1:22 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rams -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Jets +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
Against the spread (ATS): Rams -3 (-110) | Jets +3 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rams at Jets key injuries

Rams

None

Jets

RB Braelon Allen (back) questionable
CB Michael Carter II (back) out
OL Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle) questionable
DL Quinnen Williams (hamstring) questionable

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Rams at Jets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rams 24, Jets 20

Moneyline

The Rams (-165) have been playing much better as of late, winning a 44-42 shootout against the Buffalo Bills in Week 14 before beating the 49ers 12-6 four days later.

The Jets (+140) are coming off a win over the Jaguars and have gained 400-plus yards in back-to-back weeks, but they’re still one of the weaker teams in the league.

Given the Rams’ volatility from week to week this season, they’re not worth taking on the ML at -165. PASS.

Against the spread

In their last 8 games, the Rams are 6-2 ATS. The Jets are a paltry 5-9 ATS on the season, including 3-7 ATS in the last 10 games.

Even with the number of one-possession games the Rams play, they’re still a good bet to cover the spread.

The spread is sitting at the key number of -3, so it’s not a bad idea to take the Rams now before the line moves up to -3.5.

BET RAMS -3 (-110) to cover the spread in their fourth straight game.

Over/Under

With the kickoff temperature projected to be around 24 degrees with 8 mph winds, colder conditions could make throwing the ball a bit more difficult. As a result, both teams could turn more toward their rushing attack, something the Rams have done in each of the last 2 weeks; RB Kyren Williams has 29 carries in back-to-back games.

The Jets’ passing attack isn’t prolific right now despite having talented receivers, so we could see the final score be lower than anticipated.

BET UNDER 46.5 (-110).

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Winner winner chicken dinner: NFL parlay for Week 16

Analyzing NFL Week 16 betting odds and lines, with predictions and picks for the best parlay bet to make.

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After a decent Thursday night game and a couple of Saturday contests, there isn’t a full slate Sunday in Week 16 of the NFL season. It’s similar to bye weeks in the past, but there are some very intriguing games.

Our parlay went 2-0 on the Sunday portion of the schedule in Week 15. The Cincinnati Bengals (-6) picked up a high-scoring road win and cover at the Tennessee Titans, 37-27. It looks like a narrow cover, but the Bengals were up 16 with 1:09 left in regulation before a Titans TD with zeroes on the clock.

The second leg of last week’s parlay had the Denver Broncos (-4.5) picking up an easier cover with a 31-13 home win against the Indianapolis Colts. It was an unforced error by the Colts that seemed to turn the tide. With Indy ahead 13-7 lead early in the third quarter, Colts RB Jonathan Taylor appeared to score a 41-yard rushing touchdown that would have crushed our Broncos (-4.5) play. However, Taylor dropped the ball at the 1-yard line before crossing the goal. After that miscue, it was all Denver.

In the Monday nighter, we put trust in the Chicago Bears (+7) and rookie QB Caleb Williams. That was a huge miscalculation as Chicago was pounded 30-12 in Minneapolis. The Bears lost to the Minnesota Vikings 30-27 in overtime in their first head-to-head meeting of the season, but this one was never close.

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After looking at BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL Week 16 odds, here is our “Winner winner chicken dinner” NFL parlay bet to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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WEEK 16

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 Saturday at 11:38 p.m. ET. All games Sunday and ET.

Leg 1: EAGELS -3.5 (-110) at Commanders – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) visit the Washington Commanders (9-5) in an early-window game near the nation’s capital in Week 16.

While the Eagles have clinched a playoff berth, they’re jockeying for home-field advantage and that bonus first-round bye in the NFC playoffs. The Detroit Lions and Vikings are also 12-2, so the Eagles need to keep their foot on the gas.

Philly can also lock up the NFC East Division title with the victory Sunday. The Eagles took care of the Commanders 26-18 as 4.5-point favorites in the Week 11 Thursday Night Football game. It was a rare Philadelphia cover in this series, as it is just 2-5-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 9 meetings since Sept. 13, 2020. So, there is some risk here.

The Eagles have been passing test after test against playoff-bound teams lately. They beat the Commanders in Week 11, won at the LA Rams 37-20 in Week 12, edged the Baltimore Ravens on the road, 24-19 in Week 13 and roughed up the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-13 last week in Philly. The only team the Eagles had trouble with in their last 6 games came against the already-eliminated Carolina Panthers in Week 14 with a narrow 22-16 home win.

The Eagles seem to play to the level of the competition, so feel good about laying the points in this road contest.

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Leg 2: RAMS -3 (-110) at Jets – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The LA Rams (8-6) visit the New York Jets (4-10) in a another cross-country battle.

After going 0-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) in the first two trips east of the Mississippi River — losses at the Lions and Bears — the Rams have won the past two trips.

In Week 11, the Rams went to chilly Foxborough and won 28-22 as 4-point favorites at the New England Patriots. Two weeks later, the Rams won 21-14 as 2.5-point favorites at the New Orleans Saints.

The Jets showed a little spunk at the Jacksonville Jaguars last week in a 32-25 win as 3-point favorites, covering their second game in a row — both on the road. However, at home, Gang Green has lost the past 2 games — to the Seattle Seahawks (26-21 in Week 13) and Colts (28-27 in Week 11), 2 teams with playoff aspirations.

The Rams are a good football team with 2 dangerous receivers and a top-tier running back. The Jets are a team with a still dangerous offense, but also a team which is just playing out the string. New York is just 3-8 ATS in the past 11 games.

Feel confident backing the Rams on the road.

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Leg 3: CARDINALS -5 (-110) at Panthers – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Arizona Cardinals (7-7) meet the Carolina Panthers (3-11) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.

The Cardinals are still very much in the mix in the NFC West Division despite a .500 record. Arizona topped the visiting Patriots 30-17 last week to cover as a 6-point favorite. The Cards are 6-2 ATS in the past 8 outings.

The Panthers have been a thorn in the side of teams lately, going 5-1 ATS in their past 6 contests. However, Carolina withered 30-14 as a 2.5-point home favorite against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 15.

Arizona has a dual-threat QB in Kyler Murray, a strong run game with RB James Conner and a solid TE in Trey McBride, who is still looking for his first receiving score of the season. The Cardinals offense is primed and ready for a huge week against a Panthers defense which struggles in areas Arizona is strongest.

PARLAY CARD

EAGLES -3.5 (-110) at Commanders
RAMS -3 (-110) at Jets
CARDINALS -5 (-110) at Cardinals

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New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The New England Patriots (3-11) and the Buffalo Bills (11-3) meet Sunday in a Week 16 game at Highmark Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Patriots vs. Bills odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Patriots suffered a 30-17 loss at the Arizona Cardinals Dec. 15, failing to cover as 6-point underdogs while the Over (46) cashed. New England is 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 games, while the Over has cashed in each outing. New England has allowed 25 or more points in each game.

The Bills outlasted the Detroit Lions 48-42 as a 2.5-point underdog in a marquee battle at Ford Field Sunday in Week 15 as the Over (55.5) cashed. Buffalo has won 6 of the past 7 games, while going 4-1 ATS in the past 5 and 7-2 across the previous 9 outings.

The Over is on a 5-0-1 run for the Bills, while going 7-1-1 in the past 9 outings. Buffalo is averaging 45.0 points per game (PPG) in the past 2 games, while allowing 43.0 PPG in the span. The Bills have 30+ points in 8 consecutive games, tying an NFL record.

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Patriots at Bills odds

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Moneyline (ML): Patriots +650 (bet $100 to win $650) | Bills -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread: Patriots +14 (-110) | Bills -14 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Patriots at Bills key injuries

Patriots

S Kyle Dugger (ankle, illness) questionable
RB JaMycal Hasty (ankle) out
CB Marcus Jones (hip) out
FS Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) questionable
OG Cole Strange (knee) questionable
OT Caedan Wallace (ankle) out
DE Keion White (groin) questionable

Bills

CB Rasul Douglas (knee) questionable
S Damar Hamlin (rib) questionable
LB Matt Milano (biceps, groin) questionable
S Taylor Rapp (neck) questionable
WR Curtis Samuel (rib) questionable
LB Baylon Spector (calf) questionable
LB Dorian Williams (elbow) questionable

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Patriots at Bills picks and predictions

Prediction

Bills 36, Patriots 16

Moneyline

The Bills (-1000) will cost you 10 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. If you want to risk $100 for every $10 in profit, that’s your prerogative, but it’s not a recommended betting strategy over the long term.

PASS.

Against the spread

The BILLS -14 (-110) have wrapped up the AFC East title, but they’re still technically in the mix for the No. 1 overall seed for the playoffs. And, Buffalo is aiming for NFL history with a ninth consecutive game with 30 or more points. It should be able to win in Week 16 to stay in the mix for the top seed depending upon what the Kansas City Chiefs do.

The Patriots +14 (-110) have been pesky, playing 4 one-score games in the past 7 outings. However, New England is just 1-3 ATS in the past 4 outings, and it is 0-2 ATS in the past 2 tries as an underdog of 7.5 or higher.

Over/Under

OVER 46.5 (-110) is worth a look in this AFC East battle.

The Over has connected in 4 in a row for the Patriots, with New England allowing 25 or more points in each outing. And, as mentioned, the Bills have scored 30+ in each of the past 8 outings. The Bills could do most of the heavy lifting to get this one across the line.

And, if you were concerned about weather, there won’t be any precipitation in the forecast, although temperatures will be frigid and in the teens. That shouldn’t slow down 2 northern teams, however.

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Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Arizona Cardinals (7-7) and the Carolina Panthers (3-11) meet Sunday in a Week 16 game at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Cardinals vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals have managed to win just once in the past 4 games on the road, although Arizona is a respectable 4-2 against the spread (ATS) away from home this season.

Arizona scored a 30-17 win over the New England Patriots as a 6-point favorite as the Over (46) just came in last Sunday. It was the highest scoring total since a 41-10 win in Week 2 against the LA Rams.

Carolina suffered a 30-14 loss to the visiting Dallas Cowboys last Sunday, halting a 5-game cover streak. Since a 20-17 OT win against the New York Giants in Munich, Germany in Week 10, the Panthers have dropped 4 in a row. The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games, and 5-2 across the past 7 outings.

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Cardinals at Panthers odds

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Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Panthers +190 (bet $100 to win $190)
Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -5 (-110) | Panthers +5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cardinals at Panthers key injuries

Cardinals

RB Trey Benson (ankle) out
OG Evan Brown (neck) questionable
RB DeeJay Dallas (illness) questionable
OL Paris Johnson Jr. (knee) out
CB Elijah Jones (ankle) out
DL Roy Lopez (ankle) questionable
LB Jesse Luketa (thigh) out
CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (hand) questionable
PK Matt Prater (knee) out
LB Mack Wilson Sr. (concussion) out

Panthers

LB Jadeveon Clowney (illness, knee) questionable
WR Jalen Coker (quadriceps) questionable
OT Ikem Ekwonu (illness) questionable
OG Robert Hunt (illness) questionable
WR Xavier Legette (hip) out
WR David Moore (concussion) questionable
DE A’Shawn Robinson (knee) questionable

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Cardinals at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 30, Panthers 19

Moneyline

The Cardinals (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s a little on the risky side for a road team.

Arizona is 7-7 and battling for a division title, while Carolina is 3-11 and simply playing on the string. However, the Panthers have been very competitive lately, with 5 of the past 6 games decided by a single score, so it won’t be easy.

PASS.

Against the spread

The CARDINALS -5 (-110) are laying a rather moderate number on the road. However, the Cardinals have a dangerous dual-threat QB in Murray, and the Panthers +5 (-110) have had a devil of a time trying to stop the run this season.

Carolina ranks last in the NFL allowing 173.0 yards per game on the road, and it is also last in the league with 29.9 PPG allowed. Murray and Conner should have huge days in Charlotte.

Over/Under

OVER 47 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The total has ended up going high in 3 of the past 4 games, while cashing at a 9-3 pace in the past 12 outings for Carolina. The Panthers defense has really struggled this season in all facets.

Arizona has hit high in the past 2 games, averaging 24.0 PPG on offense, with 23.5 PPG allowed on defense in the span.

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Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Cleveland Browns at Cincinnati Bengals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Cleveland Browns (3-11) and the Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) meet Sunday in a Week 16 game at Paycor Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Browns vs. Bengals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Browns picked up a surprising 24-19 win in the snow over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night in Week 13 as a big underdog. Cleveland also had an upset win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8, showing this is a team which can be dangerous. But, Cleveland has lost and failed to cover the past 3 outings.

The defense has struggled for Cleveland lately, allowing 89 points in the past 3 games, or 29.7 points per game (PPG). The offense has had trouble with turnovers, too, which is why coach Kevin Stefanski has elected to bench QB Jameis Winston, turning to QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson for his first start of the season.

The Bengals are still, technically, alive for a playoff spot. They cannot afford any additional losses, and even if Cincinnati wins out it might not be enough. The Bengals have back-to-back road wins and covers over the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans to stay alive.

These teams met in Cleveland back in Week 7, and the Bengals won 21-14 as a 5.5-point favorite as the Under (43) cashed.

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Browns at Bengals odds

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Moneyline (ML): Browns +350 (bet $100 to win $350) | Bengals -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Browns +9 (-110) | Bengals -9 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 47 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Browns at Bengals key injuries

Browns

CB Martin Emerson (concussion) questionable
DE Shelby Harris (elbow) out
TE David Njoku (hamstring) questionable
WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) questionable
QB Jameis Winston (shoulder) questionable

Bengals

OT Orlando Brown (fibula) questionable
OG Alex Cappa (concussion) questionable
DE Sam Hubbard (knee) out
TE Tanner Hudson (knee) out
WR Charlie Jones (groin) questionable
DT Sheldon Rankins (illness) out

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Browns at Bengals picks and predictions

Prediction

Bengals 29, Browns 16

Moneyline

The Bengals (-450) will cost you 4 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward, whether you pick them straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay.

Yes, Cincinnati should pick up the victory against a depleted Browns (+350) team using their third-string quarterback in an evaluation process. However, Cleveland has proven to be a thorn in the side of favored divisional opponents this season.

PASS.

Against the spread

The BENGALS -9 (-110) is a big number for a divisional game, but again, the Browns +9 (-110) are playing out the string and starting a third-string QB. Cleveland’s offense lost RB Nick Chubb to a broken foot in the Kansas City game, too, and nothing seems to be going right for the Browns.

Cincinnati has great combination of QB Joe Burrow and WR Ja’Marr Chase, and that’s going to be a handful for the Cleveland defense.

Over/Under

UNDER 47.5 (-115) is worth a look. The concern is whether the Browns defense can slow this fast-paced Cincinnati pass defense. Cleveland’s offense can certainly be held down, but the Bengals have scored 27 or more points in 6 straight games, cashing the Over at a 6-1 pace in the past 7 outings.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6) and Dallas Cowboys (6-8) meet Sunday. Kickoff from AT&T Stadium is at 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Buccaneers vs. Cowboys odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Buccaneers have won 4 straight games. They’re coming off a 40-17 win as 3-point underdogs at the LA Chargers Dec. 15, scoring 30 unanswered after falling behind 17-10 in the second quarter.

The Cowboys have won 3 of their last 4 games after a 5-game skid Oct. 13-Nov. 18. They beat the Carolina Panthers 30-14 as 2.5-point road underdogs Sunday in Week 15. Dallas sacked Panthers QB Bryce Young 6 times and forced 4 turnovers.

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Buccaneers at Cowboys odds

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Moneyline (ML): Buccaneers -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Cowboys +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers -4 (-110) | Cowboys +4 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Buccaneers at Cowboys key injuries

Buccaneers

LB K.J. Britt (ankle) doubtful
WR Kameron Johnson (ankle) out
TE Cade Otton (knee) out
S Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) out

Cowboys

OT TJ Bass (thigh) questionable
CB Trevon Diggs (knee) out
LB Eric Kendricks (personal, calf) questionable
CB Jourdan Lewis (elbow) questionable
DB Juanyeh Thomas (knee) questionable
LB Nick Vigil (foot) questionable

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Buccaneers at Cowboys picks and predictions

Prediction

Buccaneers 31, Cowboys 21

Moneyline

The Cowboys have been awful at home this season, going 1-6 and allowing 33.4 points per game.

The Buccaneers have averaged 31.0 points during their current 4-game winning streak.

They should pick up the road win, but you don’t want to bet them on the moneyline at -210.

Look to the spread.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory over their last 4 games is 16.0 points.

Seven of the Cowboys’ 8 losses have been by 6 or more points. They have not covered the spread in a loss this season.

BET BUCCANEERS -4 (-110).

Over/Under

Only 1 of the Cowboys’ last 7 games has surpassed 48 total points.

Five of the Buccaneers’ 8 wins have had 49 or more total points scored.

BET OVER 48.5 (-110).

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San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s San Francisco 49ers at Miami Dolphins odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The San Francisco 49ers (6-8) and Miami Dolphins (6-8) meet Sunday. Kickoff from Hard Rock Stadium is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the 49ers vs. Dolphins odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The 49ers have lost 4 of their last 5 games and are coming off a 12-6 home loss to the LA Rams Dec. 12 as 2.5-point favorites.

The Dolphins are coming off a 20-12 loss at the Houston Texans Dec. 15, failing to cover the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. It was their second loss in the last 3 games after winning 3 in a row Nov. 11-24.

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49ers at Dolphins 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 Saturday at 4:27 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 49ers -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Dolphins -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 49ers -1 (-110) | Dolphins +1 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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49ers at Dolphins key injuries

49ers

DE Robert Beal Jr. (ankle) questionable
DE Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) questionable
LB Dre Greenlaw (Achilles, knee) questionable
RB Isaac Guerendo (hamstring) out
LT Trent Williams (ankle) out

Dolphins

OT Terron Armstead (knee) questionable
LB Bradley Chubb (knee) questionable
WR Dee Eskridge (knee) doubtful
LS Blake Ferguson (non-football illness) out
LB Cameron Goode (knee) questionable
WR Tyreek Hill (wrist/personal) questionable
OT Kendall Lamm (back) questionable
WR Jaylen Waddle (knee) doubtful

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49ers at Dolphins picks and predictions

Prediction

Dolphins 24, 49ers 17

Moneyline

The Niners are down to their fourth-string RB in Patrick Taylor Jr., as Guerendo is out and Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason are on injured reserve. They also are without their starting left tackle.

They have scored 10 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games.

The Dolphins have averaged 25.8 points in their last 8 games since QB Tua Tagovailoa returned from injured reserve.

BET DOLPHINS (-105).

Against the spread

Taking the point and having to pay an extra 5 cents on the dollar isn’t worth the safety net of pushing on a 1-point straight-up loss.

PASS.

Over/Under

The Niners have allowed a combined 25 points in their last 2 games despite giving up 24 or more in 6 of the previous 8.

The Dolphins have held opponents to 20 or fewer points in 4 of their last 6 games.

BET UNDER 44.5 (-110).

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Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Detroit Lions (12-2) visit the Chicago Bears (4-10) Sunday during NFL Week 16 action. Kickoff from Soldier Field is slated for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Lions vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Detroit saw its 11-game win streak snapped Sunday when the Buffalo Bills won a 48-42 shootout. The Lions still hold the king’s spot in the NFC Playoffs picture, though.

Chicago is on its own ridiculous run, though unfortunately, it’s the other end of the spectrum with an 8-game losing streak. They most recently went into hibernation during a 30-12 loss in Week 15 to the Minnesota Vikings.

The Bears almost upset the Lions in Detroit on Thanksgiving Day but lost 23-20 on inexcusable clock mismanagement that led to the firing of then-coach Matt Eberflus.

All 4 of the Bears’ wins this year came at Soldier Field, but will they prove able to keep it close with their intradivision rivals again?

Early weather prognoses for this game typically call for temperatures below 30 degrees but cloudy, with no precipitation. Stay tuned for any changes and adjust your betting accordingly based on new information.

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Lions at Bears 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 Saturday at 4 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Lions -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Bears +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
Against the spread (ATS): Lions -6.5 (-110) | Bears +6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Lions at Bears key injuries

Lions

S Brian Branch (calf) questionable
RB David Montgomery (knee) out

Bears

G Ryan Bates (concussion) out
G Teven Jenkins (calf) questionable
CB Jaylon Johnson (illness) questionable

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Lions at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Lions 34, Bears 17

Moneyline

The price on Lions ML (-350) has gone up 50 cents since Monday in our first look.

The narrative of Lions QB Jared Goff struggling on the road (and more specifically in outdoor stadiums) hasn’t affected the market’s confidence in Detroit to win straight up.

The Lions have become so heavily favored on the ML that bettors should look elsewhere for more optimal value.

PASS.

Against the spread

On the other hand, the lack of movement on the spread works well for Lions bettors. The Bears are a deeply flawed team, and while division games often bring out odd results in favor of underdogs, the Lions are simply better built on both sides of the ball.

Take advantage of the early optimism that the Bears shouldn’t be getting more than 6.5 points, and bet the other side.

All things equal, I would recommend waiting to see if any action moves in Chicago’s direction, then pounce on any Detroit discount. However, if you must act, the TD-with-a-hook points are worth giving to the favorites.

BET LIONS -6.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Bears QB Caleb Williams doesn’t have to do much to carry Chicago’s likely end of this point total. Though Detroit’s injury-riddled defense looks ripe for the picking, Chicago’s own defense will struggle to keep up with the Lions’ high-octane offense.

With the weather not looking like an issue as of publish time, I would even look to squeeze more value out of this with an alternate line on FanDuel Sportsbook: Over 50.5 (+120).

BET OVER 48 (-110) at BetMGM or BET OVER 50.5 (+120) at FanDuel.

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Jacksonville Jaguars at Las Vegas Raiders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Jacksonville Jaguars at Las Vegas Raiders odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars (3-11) to Allegiant Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Jaguars vs. Raiders odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Raiders dropped their 10th straight game in a 15-9 loss as 6-point underdogs to the visiting Atlanta Falcons Monday. Las Vegas is 1-4-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 6 games and has struggled offensively, scoring 20 or fewer points in 5 straight. The Raiders are 5-8-1 ATS on the season.

The Jaguars lost 32-25 as 3-point home underdogs vs. the New York Jets Dec. 15. They’re 4-2-1 ATS over their last 7 games despite going 1-6 straight up. Jacksonville is 7-6-1 ATS on the season.

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Jaguars at Raiders 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 Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jaguars +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Raiders -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
Against the spread: Jaguars +2 (-110) | Raiders -2 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 40.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jaguars at Raiders key injuries

Jaguars

QB Trevor Lawrence (shoulder) out
OL Walker Little (ankle) questionable
OL Brandon Scherff (shoulder) questionable

Raiders

CB Nate Hobbs (illness) questionable
G Jordan Meredith (ankle) doubtful
QB Gardner Minshew (collarbone) out
CB Sam Webb (back) questionable

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Jaguars at Raiders picks and predictions

Prediction

Raiders 24, Jaguars 20

Moneyline

BET RAIDERS (-130).

The Raiders will be getting starting QB Aidan O’Connell back and at full strength. He should help ignite a struggling offense. Las Vegas’ defense has allowed 19 or fewer points in 2 of its last 3 games, so it has found success on that side of the ball.

The Jaguars are just 1-6 on the road this season and have given up at least 28 points in 4 of the 7 away games. They will be without their starting QB in Lawrence, and scoring may continue to be an issue for them.

Considering the availability, back RAIDERS (-130).

Against the spread

PASS.

While the spread may be enticing, there’s no real edge in laying the 2 points at a slightly cheaper price. The Raiders should come out on top, but the moneyline is the better play to reduce some stress in a potentially close battle.

Over/Under

BET OVER 40.5 (-110).

The Raiders and Jaguars are both 8-6 O/U, and the former has gone Over in 4 of its last 7 games, allowing at least 27 points in 5 of the 7.

Jacksonville is 7-3 O/U in its last 10 games and has been able to score at least 20 points in 2 of its last 3 with former first-round pick QB Mac Jones under center. Expect both defenses to fold, and take OVER 40.5 (-110).

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