NFL week 16 odds, picks

Post sports betting writer Dylan Svoboda is in his first season in the NFL Bettor’s Guide.

Detroit Lions (-6.5) over CHICAGO BEARS

The Lions are suddenly in a must-win scenario with the no. 1 seed in the NFC on the line.

After the loss to the Bills last week, Detroit cannot afford a loss to the lowly Bears, who have lost eight in a row. Good news for Dan Campbell & Co.

The Bears appear to be imploding after a horrible “Monday Night Football” loss to the Vikings.

The Bears kept it close in their last matchup in Detroit, but it was a lopsided, short Thanksgiving week game that I don’t put much stock into.

It won’t be as close this week.

This is the perfect bounce-back spot for the Lions.


Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the New York Giants in the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Baker Mayfield #6 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass against the New York Giants in the third quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Getty Images

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-4) over DALLAS COWBOYS

After an impressive 40-17 victory over the Chargers, the Buccaneers need a win to keep control of the NFC South.

Baker Mayfield is playing some of the best football of his career, and the Cowboys may be a little overrated after recent wins over the Giants and Panthers.

Tampa Bay is a different animal.


Bet on the NFL?


The Bucs have been strong 4-2 against the spread as a favorite and 9-5 overall.

With the playoffs to play for, bet on a relatively stress-free win for the NFC South hopefuls.

LAST WEEK: 0-2: Steelers (L), Panthers (L)

SEASON: 4-10.


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Dylan Svoboda is a versatile writer and analyst across many sports. He is particularly knowledgeable about the big three – MLB, NFL and NBA.