NFL Week 16 Betting Odds Preview
A busy Week 16 in the NFL features more Saturday games, including a matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals that has playoff implications.
At Bovada Sportsbook, this game has been listed as a pick’em. The Colts are 5-1 straight up and 4-2 against the spread in their last six games following last week’s 27-17 win over the New England Patriots as 1-point favorites. Indianapolis has been a great road bet lately at 4-1 SU and 5-0 ATS in its last five road games, and 10-2 ATS in the last 12.
The Cardinals’ recent struggles continued last week as they dropped to 2-3 SU and ATS in their last five when they lost to the Detroit Lions 30-12 as 13-point favorites. At home, Arizona has lost three straight and is 2-5 ATS in its last seven.
The last time the Cardinals and Colts met up in 2017, Arizona won 16-13 as a 6.5-point road underdog. In the last seven matchups between Arizona and Indianapolis, the UNDER is 6-1.
Patriots small favorites over Bills in AFC East showdown
On Sunday, first place in the AFC East is up for grabs when the New England Patriots host the Buffalo Bills as 2.5-point favorites.
New England had a seven-game SU and ATS winning streak snapped last week in a 27-17 loss to the Colts as a 1-point underdog. At home, the Patriots have won three in a row SU and ATS, and when favored they’ve won six in a row SU and five straight ATS.
Buffalo is 2-3 SU and ATS in its last five games following last week’s 31-14 win over the Carolina Panthers as a 14.5-point favorite. As an underdog, the Bills are 4-3 SU and 5-2 ATS in their last seven, and they’ve posted seven straight UNDERs for totals bettors.
In Week 14, New England defeated Buffalo 14-10 as a 3-point underdog. Including that win, the Patriots are 8-2 SU and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs Buffalo.
Dallas, Washington have both been strong UNDER plays
The Dallas Cowboys can clinch the NFC East with a win on Sunday when they face the Washington Football Team as 9-point home favorites.
Dallas has won three straight both SU and ATS after defeating the New York Giants 21-6 as a 12-point favorite last week. The Cowboys continue to be a smart UNDER play with a 7-1 UNDER record in their last eight games. When favored, Dallas is 8-2 SU and ATS in its last 10.
Washington’s playoff chances took a major hit in Week 15 when they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles 27-17 as a 10-point underdog. Washington has been a solid UNDER play lately with a 7-2 UNDER record in their last nine games. As an underdog, they’re 4-10 SU and 6-7-1 ATS in their last 14.
In Week 14, Dallas defeated Washington 27-20 as a 6.5-point favorite. The Cowboys are 8-3 SU and 7-4 ATS in their last 11 games against Washington.