NFL Week 16 Odds and Betting Lines: Ravens Approaching Touchdown 'Dog Status

Twas the week before Christmas and all through the book, NFL Week 16 odds opened, so let's take a look.

Football bettors will want to schedule their holiday plans carefully, with the NFL stealing Christmas away like the Grinch.

We've made our way through Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday's action...  and now we're left with a Christmas Day tripleheader, which means sweating our wagers while also making nice with relatives you see twice a year.

Here's a look at the NFL Week 16 opening odds and early adjustments heading into Christmas Day, featuring the Chiefs, Eagles, and then a massive potential Super Bowl showdown between the Ravens and the 49ers. 

NFL Week 16 odds, lines, and spreads

These are the live NFL odds for Week 16, highlighting the best odds available from regulated sportsbooks within your area.

Saints vs. Rams odds

Opening line

• Rams -4
• Over/Under 44.5
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This Thursday Night Football game suddenly holds weight in the NFC postseason race. The Saints are trying to win the booby prize known as the NFC South and the Rams' recent hot streak has them making a run at the Wild Card. Los Angeles opened as a 4-point favorite and is up to -4.5 while the total hit the board at 44 points.

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Bengals vs. Steelers odds

Opening line

• Bengals -2.5
• Over/Under 38.5
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This look-ahead line was Steelers -1.5 before Pittsburgh pretty much quit against the Colts and the Bengals kept their playoff hopes humming with an overtime win over Minnesota. The official Week 16 spread opened Cincinnati as a 2.5-point road favorite despite star WR Ja'Marr Chase being day-to-day with a shoulder injury. The total opened at 38.5 points and is up to 39 at some shops.

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Bills vs. Chargers odds

Opening line

• Chargers +13
• Over/Under 42.5
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• Read our Bills vs. Chargers picks and predictions 

A rough run for the Bolts sets them up as big home pups in Week 16. Los Angeles is coming off a horrible loss in Las Vegas, fired head coach Brandon Staley ahead of Week 16, and is without star QB Justin Herbert. Buffalo bounced the Cowboys in Week 15 and now seems primed for a postseason push. Buffalo opened as a 13-point chalk and is already as high as -14 on Sunday night. 

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Lions vs. Vikings odds

Opening line

• Vikings +3
• Over/Under 46.5
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Detroit opened as a 3-point favorite in Minnesota for a crucial NFC North matchup. This total opened at 46.5 points, which is the second highest on the odds board. These divisional foes will face each other twice in the next three weeks.  

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Colts vs. Falcons odds

Opening line

• Falcons +2
• Over/Under 44.5
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The Falcons were slim home faves on the look-ahead lines but after faceplanting in the rain at Carolina, Atlanta opened as a 2-point home underdog to a streaking Colts squad that has won five of its last six games and is playing for a spot in the tournament. 

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Browns vs. Texans odds

Opening line

• Texans -1.5
• Over/Under 41.5
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Houston is hoping to have stud rookie QB C.J. Stroud back under center in Week 16 after he missed Sunday's overtime win in Tennessee due to a concussion. The Texans opened -1.5 and the market is trying to get ahead of any injury updates, pushing this spread to Houston -2.5. The total opened as low as 41.5 and is up to 42.5 at some books.

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Seahawks vs. Titans odds

Opening line

• Titans +2.5
• Over/Under 41.5
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Geno Smith will likely be back under center for Week 16 for the Seahawks, but Drew Lock looked great in Seattle's come-from-behind win over the struggling Eagles on Monday Night Football. Books opened the Hawks as 2.5-point road favorites for their Week 17 matchup in Tennessee against the Titans, with a total of 41.5.

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Commanders vs. Jets odds

Opening line

• Jets -3
• Over/Under 38
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The Jets will likely have Trevor Siemian under center after Zach Wilson left Week 15 due to a concussion. That has this total ticking down to 37.5 points. New York opened as a 3-point favorite against a Washington squad that has lost five in a row. 

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Packers vs. Panthers odds

Opening line

• Panthers +4
• Over/Under 37
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Carolina stunned Atlanta in the rain in Week 15 and opens as a 4-point home underdog to Green Bay. The Packers' postseason plans took a hit with a rare December home loss to Tampa Bay on Sunday. The total opened the 37 points and is down to as low as 36 on Sunday night.

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Jaguars vs. Buccaneers odds

Opening line

• Buccaneers -1.5
• Over/Under 43.5
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The Jaguars looked terrible at home in their 23-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, while Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers dominated the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Week 16. Oddsmakers opened the Bucs as 1.5-point home favorites with a total of 43.5.

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Cardinals vs. Bears odds

Opening line

• Bears -3.5
• Over/Under 44
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Chicago opened as low as -3.5 for this home stand with Arizona and that spread has been bet up to as high as -4.5 on Sunday night. The total opened at 44 points and is up to 44.5 points at most books. 

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Cowboys vs. Dolphins odds

Opening line

• Dolphins -1
• Over/Under 51
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The Dolphins smashed the Jets in Week 15 while the Cowboys got crushed by the Bills. Add it up and Miami opens as a 1-point home favorite with that ticking up to -1.5 at some books. Dallas could be without star OL Zach Martin after he left the loss to Buffalo with a knee injury. This total opened at 51 points — the tallest O/U on the board in Week 16. Keep an eye on the status of Fins WR Tyreek Hill, as he will have an impact on the spread and total.

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Patriots vs. Broncos odds

Opening line

• Broncos -5.5
• Over/Under 36.5
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Also see: full Sunday Night Football odds

Denver limps back home after getting destroyed in Detroit on Saturday. The extra day of rest will come in handy as the Broncos opened as 5.5-point chalk hosting the Patriots. The total hit the board at 36.5 points and is down to 36 points already — the shortest Over/Under in Week 16. 

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Raiders vs. Chiefs odds

Opening line

• Chiefs -10
• Over/Under 42
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Las Vegas is riding high off a one-sided win over the Chargers last Thursday, earning a mini-bye before this classic AFC West rivalry. Kansas City opened as a 10-point home favorite on Xmas Day, with the total bouncing between 42 and 43 points.

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Giants vs. Eagles odds

Opening line

• Eagles -10.5
• Over/Under 43.5
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Has the shine worn off Giants' quarterback Tommy Cutlets already? The G-Men were clobbered, 24-6, in New Orleans against the Saints in Week 16 and will spend the holiday weekend in Philly trying to keep the Eagles in their downward spiral. The Eagles opened as massive 10.5-point home favorites with a total of 43.5.

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Ravens vs. 49ers odds

Opening line

• 49ers -5
• Over/Under 46.5
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• Read our Ravens vs. 49ers picks and predictions 

Many are calling this Christmas Day matchup as a preview of the big game in February. Both the Ravens and the 49ers look like the class of the AFC and NFC respectively, and this game is shaping up as a tremendous holiday treat for all football fans. Oddsmakers opened the Niners as 5-point home favorites with a total of 46.5.

Also see: full Monday Night Football odds

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