NFL Week 16 Betting Report: ‘Bettors Are Coming Round on the Bears’

[ad_1] The Bears’ season win whole at most sportsbooks was 8.5.

Chicago now has 10 wins, with three video games remaining.

Nonetheless, that hasn’t been sufficient to draw the general public betting plenty a lot of this season. However that’s beginning to change, maybe much more so in NFL Week 16 odds and a banged-up Packers outfit.

"The general public desires to again an excellent offense," Caesars Sports activities head of soccer buying and selling Joey Feazel stated, noting coach Ben Johnson has his offense trending that means. "So slowly however certainly, bettors are coming round on the Bears."

A powerful displaying in prime time may assist carry extra bettors round. The Bears host the Packers in a Saturday evening recreation on FOX.

Oddsmakers and sharp bettors serve up their insights on that matchup and extra, as we dive into NFL Week 16 betting nuggets.

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NFL Rocks on FOX

Chicago is 10-4 straight up (SU) and 8-5-1 in opposition to the unfold (ATS). Inexperienced Bay sits at 9-4-1 SU/6-8 ATS for Saturday’s 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

The Bears led the NFC North till shedding at Inexperienced Bay 28-21 simply two weeks in the past. Then Chicago regained the lead by drilling Cleveland 31-3 in Week 15, whereas the Packers misplaced at Denver 34-26.

So first place might change palms for the third time in three weeks. However that’s not what bettors suppose as of Wednesday afternoon — each sharp prospects and the general public plenty — after Caesars opened the Packers as 2.5-point street favorites.

"The Packers have a myriad of accidents, which led to sharp motion coming in on the Bears at +2.5, +2 and +1.5," Feazel stated. "The Packers have owned the Bears the previous 10 years (17-2 SU). However the Bears' offense is clicking, and Caleb Williams has grown beneath Ben Johnson.

"It’s been just about all Bears cash thus far. I count on some Packers cash by the weekend. However with the accidents — particularly to Micah Parsons — it’s one-way motion early."

Parsons’ season ended final Sunday when he tore his left ACL within the loss at Denver. On offense, working again Josh Jacobs (knee) and wideout Christian Watson (chest/shoulder) are each listed as questionable midweek for Inexperienced Bay.

Thursday Evening Throwdown

There’s additionally a standout matchup kicking off NFL Week 16 odds: Los Angeles Rams vs. Seattle Seahawks.

Months in the past, nobody would’ve projected these two groups could be Nos. 1-2 in Tremendous Bowl odds in mid-December.

But right here we're.

Each groups have been wonderful for bettors, as effectively. The Rams and Seahawks are 11-3 SU/10-4 ATS, sharing the perfect spread-covering document within the NFL. So one thing’s obtained to present on this 8:15 p.m. ET Thursday assembly.

Caesars opened Seattle as a 1-point residence favourite, however the quantity flipped to L.A. -1/-1.5 in brief order and caught there the previous couple days. Nonetheless, as of Wednesday afternoon, it’s Seahawks -1 (-102).

"We’re seeing considerably balanced motion so far. There’s barely extra Rams cash due to how they’re taking part in on offense. They’re firing on all cylinders, however Seattle is taking part in actually good defensively," Feazel stated.

That has helped draw some early consideration to the overall. Caesars opened the Over/Underneath at 45.5 and is already right down to 42.5.

Climate is more likely to think about, too, with rainfall throughout the day and winds of 10-20 mph Thursday evening.

NFL Sharp Facet

Skilled bettor Randy McKay is getting in on the anti-Chiefs sentiment this week. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes suffered a torn ACL within the Week 15 residence loss to the Chargers, which ended his season and eradicated Kansas Metropolis (6-8 SU/5-9 ATS) from playoff competition.

Lowly Tennessee (2-12 SU/6-8 ATS) is within the hunt for the No. 1 choose within the NFL Draft, that means a loss would serve the Titans effectively in that respect.

McKay isn’t taking part in the Titans to win however likes them on the unfold as 3.5-point residence underdogs.

"What’s the motivation right here for the Chiefs?" McKay stated. "Tennessee’s line of defense matches up effectively in opposition to a beat-up Kansas Metropolis offensive line. I additionally like Titans QB Cam Ward these days and Chimere Dike as an offensive weapon."

Mile-Excessive Momentum

The Broncos are on a totally sudden 11-game win streak. At 12-2 SU, Denver sits not solely atop the AFC, however the whole NFL. Nonetheless, the Broncos are a middling 6-8 ATS.

The Jaguars (10-4 SU and ATS) are profitable and masking the unfold. Jacksonville enters Week 16 on a 5-0 SU and ATS run, surging to the AFC South lead within the course of.

Caesars opened the Broncos as 2.5-point favorites and moved to -3 in brief order this week, for Sunday’s 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. As of Wednesday afternoon, Denver is -3 (-113).

"They’re betting the Broncos, they usually’re betting the Over," Feazel stated. "I’d suppose in the event that they have been betting the Over, then then they’d be betting the Jaguars."

Sunday Evening Showdown

The Patriots (11-3 SU/9-5 ATS) noticed their win streak snapped at 10 video games in Week 15. New England led Buffalo 21-0 within the second quarter and 24-7 at halftime, however in the end fell quick 35-31.

The Ravens (7-7 SU/6-8 ATS) are on the skin wanting in for the playoffs, needing a win to maintain stress on Pittsburgh (8-6 SU). Caesars opened Baltimore as a 2.5-point residence favourite for Sunday’s 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff.

The unfold moved to Ravens -3 (-107) on Monday, and it stays there Wednesday afternoon.

"The Ravens aren’t within the driver’s seat in any respect, they usually need to win. The AFC North title is their solely path to the playoffs," Feazel stated. "We’re surprisingly getting extra Patriots motion than we anticipated, on the unfold and the moneyline.

"That’s the place the general public is coming in. The Ravens nonetheless have plenty of issues on either side of the ball."

I Like Huge Bets and I Can not Lie

With a number of good matchups, NFL Week 16 odds will little question entice some main wagers. However they haven’t arrived but. So let’s soar again to the Week 15 Monday nighter for a pair noteworthy bets.

At DraftKings Sportsbook, a buyer put $60,000 on Steelers -3 (-115) vs. the Dolphins. At halftime of an offensive slog, Pittsburgh led 7-3.

However Aaron Rodgers & Co. picked it up within the second half, profitable 28-15 to simply cowl the quantity. So the bettor pocketed $52,173.91 in revenue (whole payout $112,173.91).

The extra intriguing wager, although, was a small wager that paid comparatively huge. At FanDuel Sportsbook, a buyer put 10 bucks on Steelers defensive deal with Connor Heyward scoring the sport’s first landing.

The chances: A hefty +10000, or 100/1 in easier-to-consume phrases.

Positive sufficient, with 17 seconds left within the first half and the Steelers on the 1-yard line, Rodgers handed off to Heyward, who banged it in to present Pittsburgh that 7-3 lead.

And the bettor bagged $1,000 in revenue. That’s my form of ROI, on a way more relatable wager dimension for all of us.

Patrick Everson is a sports activities betting analyst for FOX Sports activities and senior reporter for VegasInsider.com. He's a distinguished journalist within the nationwide sports activities betting area. He’s based mostly in Las Vegas, the place he enjoys {golfing} in 110-degree warmth. Observe him on X: @PatrickE_Vegas.

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