- The Cowboys and Commanders combined for 66 points in their first meeting and the line for total points this time around is 51.0.
- The Lions are 6.5 point favorites over the Vikings after losing their first matchup 27-24.
LANDOVER, Md. – Week 17 of the NFL season kicks off on Christmas Day with a slate of three games, beginning with the Washington Commanders hosting the Dallas Cowboys.
Cowboys vs Commanders Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | -7.0 (-110) | -320 | O 51.0 (-110) |
| Commanders | +7.0 (-110) | +260 | U 51.0 (-110) |
Legal sports betting sites favor the Cowboys by a touchdown on the road after being eliminated from the playoffs.
The first time these two teams met it ended up in a 44-22 shootout with Dallas taking home a win.
Washington has lost nine of their last ten games, allowing 30.3 points per game during that span.
Dallas’ defense has been equally as bad, allowing 30.3 points per game over the duration of the season (the second worst mark in the league) and 37.3 points per game in their last three.
Dallas has shown their propensity to score points, averaging 28.3 per game, while Washington has averaged just 20.6 points per game, but that average jumps up to 23.7 points per game at home.
With no stakes on the line besides the pride of division rivals, the safest bet for this game is over 51.0 total points at -110 odds.
Lions vs Vikings Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | -6.5 (-110) | -285 | O 44.5 (-110) |
| Vikings | +6.5 (-110) | +235 | U 44.5 (-110) |
The Lions are 6.5 point favorites over the Vikings after a heartbreaking loss to the Steelers in Week 16 that significantly reduced their odds to make the playoffs, now sitting at around 7%.
Minnesota has already been eliminated from playoff contention but has rattled off three straight wins since the return of JJ McCarthy, though each team that they beat has also been eliminated from the playoffs.
McCarthy has already been ruled out for this week with a hairline fracture in his throwing hand.
The Vikings took home a win in the first meeting between the two teams earlier in the season, pulling off a 27-24 upset on the road in Week 9.
Prior to that game, the Lions had won five consecutive games against Minnesota, three of which came by a margin of nine or more points.
With one team in desperate need of a win and recent history on their side, bettors should pick the Lions to cover the spread on the road.
Broncos vs Chiefs Game Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | -13.5 (-110) | -1000 | O 36.5 (-110) |
| Chiefs | +13.5 (-110) | +625 | U 36.5 (-110) |
The Christmas nightcap is between the Broncos and the Chiefs, in which the Broncos are heavy favorites with a 13.5 point spread.
Denver is clinging onto the one seed in the AFC with a 12-3 record following a loss at home against the Jaguars in Week 16, snapping an 11 game win streak.
Kansas City was already trending in the wrong direction before losing Patrick Mahomes to a torn ACL, losing their last four consecutive games.
They have not scored more than 13 points in any of the past three weeks.
After a 26-9 loss to the 3-12 Titans, it is difficult to imagine any way that the Broncos do not cover the hefty 13.5 spread on the road at legal NFL betting sites.
