NFL Week 16 Point Spread Predictions

The NFL will have another full weekend of football during week 16 as the league will play games on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday This is a rare year where the league will have a number of games scattered across Christmas Day. The NFL had traditionally tried to avoid playing games on Christmas in the league’s past.

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Here are the top five point spread picks for NFL week 16.

Las Vegas Raiders at Pittsburgh Steelers

Raiders vs. Steelers Picks

Best Bet: Raiders +2

This will be a special Saturday night in Pittsburgh. The Steelers will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Immaculate Reception. While no one involved in the current game has any ties to the 1972 playoff meeting, the city of Pittsburgh has never forgotten the game that turned the Steelers from perennial losers into a dynasty.

This year’s game features both teams likely outside of the playoffs. Pittsburgh only scores 17.9 points per game, which ranks 27th in the league. Defensively, the Steelers defense has been solid against the run. Las Vegas’ offense has been effective this season.

The Raiders will outscore Pittsburgh’s offense and get a step closer to .500.

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Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys

Eagles vs. Cowboys Picks

Best Bet: Eagles -1

The Eagles showed they could win when their offense didn’t have a perfect performance against Chicago last week. A win over Dallas Saturday clinches the No. 1 seed in the NFC and the NFC East division title. Philadelphia has outscored its opponents by 143 points this season and has won five straight games to sit at 12-1.

The Cowboys lost in Jacksonville Sunday, allowing the Jaguars to force overtime before giving the ball away on an interception that was returned for a touchdown. Philadelphia will finish the season sweep to wrap things up in the NFC.

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Rams

Broncos vs. Rams Picks

Best Bet: Rams +1

The Rams and Broncos are both a mess. Even with quarterback Russell Wilson under center, Denver has appeared lost at times. Baker Mayfield came in and gave the Rams a spark on two days notice last week. Los Angeles will build off that momentum with a win over the Broncos.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Arizona Cardinals

Buccaneers vs. Cardinals Picks

Best Bet: Buccaneers -4

The Buccaneers need to take advantage of playing against a Cardinals team that appears to be playing out the string. Tampa Bay sits atop the NFC South with a 6-8 record, but only has a one game lead on the rest of the division. Unless the Buccaneers find a way to beat Arizona, Tom Brady and company could find themselves missing the NFL playoffs this season.

Atlanta Falcons at Baltimore Ravens

Falcons vs. Ravens Picks

Best Bet: Falcons +6.5

Desmond Ridder didn’t have the perfect NFL debut. He only passed for 97 yards for the Falcons in their loss to New Orleans. However, Atlanta was able to stay in the game. The Falcons may be locked into another ugly, low-scoring affair against Baltimore this week.

The Ravens struggled to score against Pittsburgh and Cleveland the past two weeks. If Lamar Jackson isn’t back and Baltimore has to rely on backups, this game could end up being close. The Falcons are still in the race for a division title, as is Baltimore.