NFL Week 15 is almost in the books, pending Monday night’s matchup, but the opening odds for Week 16 are up on DraftKings Sportsbook and it’s time to give a looky-loo.
No games in foreign lands. USA! USA! USA!
No more byes the rest of the way.
The Thursday night game is a good AFC West battle, as the Denver Broncos travel to Los Angeles to face the Chargers.
We are blessed with two Saturday games! The Houston Texans travel to Kansas City in the first game then an AFC North bruising of a battle between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore.
The early Sunday slate consists of eight games. There is one double-digit favorite and only one game within a field goal. There are six games with a total of at least 45 while there is no game with a total at 40 or below.
The late-afternoon slate consists of three games. All three games are within a field goal. Two of the games have a total of at least 45 while one has a total under 40.
The night game has the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traveling to Dallas.
The Monday Night game has the New Orleans Saints playing in the likely Frozen Tundra. They are 12.5 underdogs.
Here’s the full list of Week 16 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. We will update it throughout the week.
Thursday Football, December 19
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| DEN Broncos | +3 -112 | O 42.5 -108 | +120 |
| LA Chargers | -3 -108 | U 42.5 -112 | -142 |
The Chargers have lost two straight and got straight pummeled in Week 15 by Tampa Bay, losing 40-17. The Broncos have won four in a row and are now one game up on the Chargers in the AFC West standings. It’s hilarious that both teams are still in the Wild Card hunt because the Baltimore Ravens are the only other non-division leader with a record above .500 in the AFC.
Saturday Football, December 21
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| HOU Texans | -2 -112 | O 40 -110 | -130 |
| KC Chiefs | +2 -108 | U 40 -110 | +110 |
Last season, the Texans scored at least 30 points five times. This season? Only twice. They are still comfortably atop the AFC South, though. Another week, another Chiefs victory. Patrick Mahomes suffered an ankle late in Week 15, though, and is week-to-week. He is obviously a huge variable for this one.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| PIT Steelers | +6.5 -115 | O 45 -110 | +230 |
| BAL Ravens | -6.5 -105 | U 45 -110 | -285 |
Pittsburgh lost the Battle of PA in Week 15, succumbing to the Eagles, 27-13. They still lead the AFC North by one game, though, and beat Baltimore in Week 11 by the score of 18-16. Baltimore has alternated wins and losses over the last four games, but had a successful practice session against the Giants in Week 15, winning 35-14 with Lamar Jackson throwing five touchdowns.
Sunday Early Games, December 22
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| NY Giants | +10 -108 | O 43 -108 | +380 |
| ATL Falcons | -10 -112 | U 43 -112 | -500 |
Atlanta plays the Raiders on Monday night, so it will be a short week for them. Good thing they get to host the Traveling Tankers. This should be a nice practice session for them before traveling to Washington in Week 17.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| NE Patriots | +14 -108 | O 46.5 -110 | +575 |
| BUF Bills | -14 -112 | U 46.5 -110 | -850 |
New England has three wins on the season and have lost four straight. Buffalo has three losses on the season and just pasted the Detroit Lions, 48-42 in Detroit.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| DET Lions | -6.5 -112 | O 46.5 -112 | -278 |
| CHI Bears | +6.5 -108 | U 46.5 -108 | +225 |
Chicago has lost seven straight and play on Monday night. Detroit is coming off a beatdown by Buffalo. The Chicago faithful will be singing “Let it snow, let it snow” all week in preparation for this one.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| CLE Browns | +7 -110 | O 48 -108 | +260 |
| CIN Bengals | -7 -110 | U 48 -112 | -325 |
Joe Burrow is humming right now. Jameis Winston is coming off a three-interception game in Week 15, but he’s going to be licking his fingers all week as the Bengals have allowed the 10th-most EPA per dropback and the second-most passing touchdowns. Hopefully, there is no inclement weather in this one because a back-and-forth shootout is well within the range of outcomes.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| TEN Titans | +4.5 -110 | O 42.5 -110 | +170 |
| IND Colts | -4.5 -110 | U 42.5 -110 | -205 |
These teams met in Week 6, with the Colts emerging with the 20-17 victory. Indianapolis has alternated wins and losses over the last four games while Tennessee has lost three straight and has only three wins on the season. Will Levis was benched for Mason Rudolph.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| LA Rams | -3.5 -108 | O 46.5 -110 | -180 |
| NY Jets | +3.5 -112 | U 46.5 -110 | +150 |
The Jets had lost four straight before getting to practice against the Jaguars in Week 15. There’s a huge step up in competition for this one, as the Rams have won three straight, with one of those over the Buffalo Bills.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| PHI Eagles | -3 -115 | O 45.5 -112 | -162 |
| WAS Commanders | +3 -105 | U 45.5 -108 | +136 |
The Eagles split their first four games then they got their bye. Since then, they haven’t lost, rattling off 10 straight wins. One of those was a 26-18 victory over Washington, in Philadelphia. It’s unlikely Washington can top Philadelphia for the NFC East crown, as they are three games back and the Eagles end the season against Dallas and New York. That said, Washington is in the Wild Card hunt and can build some momentum heading into the playoffs. This would be their signature win on the season.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| ARI Cardinals | -4 -108 | O 47 -112 | -198 |
| CAR Panthers | +4 -112 | U 47 -108 | +164 |
Carolina was favored in Week 15 for the first time in two years. After getting thumped, 30-14, by Dallas, I have a feeling it’s going to be a while before they are favored again. Arizona stopped their three-game losing streak with a 30-17 win over New England in Week 15. They are still technically alive in the NFC West, sitting in third place but only two games back. They end the season at the Rams and home against the 49ers, so they can’t mess around with Carolina.
Sunday Late Afternoon Games
Seahawks vs. Vikings
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| MIN Vikings | -4 -112 | O 42 -112 | -192 |
| SEA Seahawks | +4 -108 | U 42 -108 | +160 |
Minnesota is bringing a six-game winning streak into their Monday night matchup against Da Bears, so it will be a shorter week for them. Seattle had their four-game winning streak rudely broken by the visiting Green Bay Packers. More concerning is that Geno Smith suffered an injury and could be out for this one.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| JAX Jaguars | +1 -110 | O 40 -105 | -105 |
| LV Raiders | -1 -110 | U 40 -115 | -115 |
Jacksonville has three wins on the season while Las Vegas has two. Neither team has an incentive to win this one. This is the only game at or below 40 on the week.
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| SF 49ers | +1.5 -112 | O 46 -110 | +102 |
| MIA Dolphins | -1.5 -108 | U 46 -110 | -122 |
San Francisco is battered, bruised and sits in the cellar of the NFC West at 6-8. After this game, they host the Detroit Lions. Good times. Miami is also 6-8, but they are still in the Wild Card race. Oh, that silly AFC.
Sunday Night Game
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| TB Buccaneers | -4 -110 | O 49 -108 | -205 |
| DAL Cowboys | +4 -110 | U 49 -112 | +170 |
Tampa Bay has won four straight coming out of their bye and sits atop the NFC South. They thrashed a good Chargers defense for 40 points in Week 15. Dallas has won three of their last four games with Cooper Rush playing well. Now he faces a Bucs pass defense that has allowed the ninth-highest EPA per dropback.
Monday Night Game, December 23
Packers vs. Saints
Odds on Sunday, December 16
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
| NO Saints | +13.5 -110 | O 42 -108 | +550 |
| GB Packers | -13.5 -110 | U 42 -112 | -800 |
Green Bay is coming off an impressive win in Seattle. Now they return to a possible frozen tundra to face the New Orleans Saints, a team that has been marching nowhere. Green Bay has only four losses on the season and has not had a losing streak. New Orleans has five wins on the season and has serious quarterback issues.
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