Free tips American Football: NFL Week 16 Betting Preview, Predictions & Picks (Saturday to Monday)

Washington Redskins @ Tennessee Titans (Saturday)

Another exciting weekend of live NFL games to enjoy! The Tennessee Titans (8-6) meet the Washington Redskins (7-7) at the Nissan Stadium on Saturday afternoon (evening here in the UK). Read on for all our NFL Week 16 betting picks…

The Titans stretched their winning run to three games to stay in the midst of the AFC wild card race with a 17-0 win on the road at the New York Giants last Sunday evening.

Marcus Mariota is completing 68.6% of his passes for 2,418 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions, but he has one or fewer touchdown passes in five of his last 10 games.  Corey Davis and Taywan Taylor have combined for 1,192 receiving yards and five touchdowns, while Dion Lewis has 53 receptions.

The Redskins ended a four-game losing streak with a surprise 16-13 win at the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday evening.

Josh Johnson is completing 65.9% of his passes for 346 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.  Jordan Reed and Josh Doctson have combined for 1,027 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while Vernon Davis has 25 receptions.  

The Titans should prevail, but Redskins will be looking for the win to stay in the NFC playoff hunt, so they could be the bet on the Point Spread +10 with William Hill at 10/11. 

NFL Week 16 Betting Picks:
Point Spread – Washington Redskins +10 @ 10/11 with William Hill

Things got HEATED between Josh Norman and Taylor Lewan postgame. pic.twitter.com/HXCE6zRSzj

— NBC Sports Redskins (@NBCSRedskins) December 23, 2018

Baltimore Ravens @ Los Angeles Chargers (Saturday)

The Los Angeles Chargers (11-3) face the Baltimore Ravens (8-6) at the StubHub Center on Saturday night.

The Chargers secured a 10th win 11 games with a narrow 29-28 victory on the road at the Kansas City Chiefs on the Thursday evening of Game Week 15.

Against the Chiefs, Philip Rivers put up 313 yards, two TDs and two picks, while Justin Jackson led the rush on 58 yards and a score.  Mike Williams posted 76 yards on seven catches for the Chargers. 

The Ravens have won four of their last five games, with their latest result being a 20-12 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday afternoon at the M&T Bank Stadium.  In that game, QB Lamar Jackson logged 131 yards with one TD and rushed for 95 yards. Gus Edwards led the Ravens on 104 rush yards with a TD, while Willie Snead put up 58 yards and a TD receiving. 

The Ravens are battling it out with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the AFC North, so this could be tight, but we’ll back the Chargers to cover the Point Spread of -4.5 at 10/11 with bet365*.

NFL Week 16 Betting Picks:

Point Spread – Los Angeles Chargers -4.5 @ 10/11 with bet365*

Houston Texans @ Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday)

The Philadelphia Eagles (7-7) meet the Houston Texans (10-4) at the Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday afternoon.

The Eagles kept their play-off hopes alive with a 30-23 win on the road over the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday evening.

Nick Foles, standing in for the injured Carson Wentz, has tallied 721 yards, a touchdown and two picks.  Josh Adams has 440 rushing yards, while Zach Ertz leads the Eagles receiving with 101 grabs for 1,038 yards and six touchdowns.  Alshon Jeffery has 57 receptions for 702 yards and five scores, while Nelson Agholor has 54 catches for 580 yards.

The Texans are looking to secure a 1st round bye and boosted their hopes with a 29-22 win on the road over the New York Jets last Saturday afternoon.

Look alive.#HOUvsPHI pic.twitter.com/Fb47nQ1Uk1

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 23, 2018

Deshaun Watson has thrown for 3,592 yards, 24 touchdowns and nine interceptions on 67.7% passing, while Lamar Miller leads the Texans in rushing with 917 yards and four touchdowns, while Alfred Blue has 473 rushing yards.  DeAndre Hopkins leads the Texans receiving with 94 catches for 1,321 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.

With the Texans chasing a first round bye, the fact that they are available at +2.5 on the Point Spread at 1/1 with bet365* is too big to overlook.

NFL Week 16 Betting Picks:

Point Spread – Houston Texans +2.5 @ 1/1 with bet365*

Pittsburgh Steelers @ New Orleans Saints (Sunday)

The New Orleans Saints (12-2) meet the Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5-1) at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Sunday afternoon.

The Saints won 12-9 on the road at the Carolina Panthers on Monday evening, with QB Drew Brees putting up 203 yards and a pick, while Alvin Kamara led the rush with 67 yards and a TD.  Michael Thomas led the Saints receivers with 49 yards on seven grabs.

The #Saints will wear black jerseys and black pants on Sunday! #GoSaints | @EAMaddenNFL pic.twitter.com/LvxhDXUTum

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) December 22, 2018

After three straight losses, the Steelers beat the New England Patriots 17-10 at Heinz Field last Sunday afternoon, with QB Ben Roethlisberger putting up 235 yards, with two TDs and two picks.  Jaylen Samuels managed 142 yards on the ground and James Washington led the Steelers in receiving with three grabs for 65 yards. 

The Steelers still have everything to play for in terms of their playoff hopes, but the Saints are formidable opposition this season and they look capable of covering a Point Spread of just -4.5 at 10/11 with Betway in this one.

NFL Week 16 Betting Picks:

Point Spread – New Orleans Saints -4.5 @ 10/11 with Betway

Kansas City Chiefs @ Seattle Seahawks (Sunday)

The Seattle Seahawks (8-6) meet the Kansas City Chiefs (11-3) at the CenturyLink Field on Sunday evening.

The Seahawks went down to a 26-23 loss on the road at the San Francisco 49erson Sunday afternoon.

Russell Wilson is completing 66.3% of his passes for 3,025 yards, 31 touchdowns and six interceptions.  Wilson has three touchdown passes in five of his last 10 games. Tyler Lockett and Doug Baldwin have combined for 1,265 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, while David Moore has 23 receptions.

A battle in primetime with the playoffs on our mind. 💪🔥#GoHawks | #KCvsSEA pic.twitter.com/z6lLnqA5rX

— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) December 23, 2018

The Chiefs had a narrow 29-28 loss on the last play to the Los Angeles Chargers on home turf on the Thursday night of Game Week 15.

Patrick Mahomes is completing 67.1% of his passes for 4,543 yards, 45 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.  Mahomes has three or more touchdown passes in nine of the 15 games this season. Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce have combined for 2,524 receiving yards and 21 touchdowns, while Sammy Watkins has 40 receptions. 

The Seahawks are fighting for their playoff hopes and the Chiefs have had some tough encounters of late, so backing the Seahawks +2.5 on the Point Spread with BetVictor at 10/11 could be the way to go in this one.

NFL Week 16 Betting Picks:

Point Spread – Seattle Seahawks +2.5 @ 10/11 with BetVictor

Denver Broncos @ Oakland Raiders (Monday)

The Oakland Raiders (3-11) meet the Denver Broncos (6-8) at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on Monday night.

The Raiders lost 30-16 on the road at the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday afternoon.

Derek Carr has thrown for 3,697 yards, 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions, while Doug Martin leads Oakland with 516 rushing yards and three touchdowns.  Jared Cook leads the Raiders with 63 catches for 848 yards and six touchdowns, while Jordy Nelson has 47 catches for 586 yards and three touchdowns and Jalen Richard has 62 catches for 550 yards this season.

The #Broncos can prevent more (horrible) history, and two rookies can get closer to making their own (sweet) history. Oh, and send the #Raiders out of Oakland on a beautiful loss! #DENvsOAK #RaiderHater https://t.co/eDmX5jpw4K

— Ian St. Clair (@IanStClair) December 19, 2018

The Broncos went down to a 17-16 loss on home turf to the Cleveland Browns last Saturday night.

Case Keenum has thrown for 3,396 yards, 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on 62.1% passing, while Phillip Lindsay leads the Broncos with 991 rushing yards and nine touchdowns this season.  Courtland Sutton leads the Broncos receiving with 35 catches for 614 yards and 3 touchdowns. 

There’s nothing much to play for in this game, so looking at the Total Points could be the play here, with BetFred going 20/21 on Under 44.5.

NFL Week 16 Betting Picks:

Total Points – Under 44.5 @ 20/21 with BetFred

* Odds correct at the time of writing

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