Submit sports activities playing editor/producer and digital sports activities editor Matt Ehalt is in his first season within the NFL Bettor’s Information.
All spreads and odds are offered by BetMGM Sportsbook.
Washington Commanders (+9.5) over DETROIT LIONS
This line scares us because it feels greater than it needs to be, however we’re snug backing Jayden Daniels to maintain this recreation aggressive and inside 10 factors.
Sure, it is a robust spot for Washington, particularly with Detroit having had a bye week.
The massive unfold affords us the backdoor cowl, and Washington’s latest play conjures up confidence they’ll compete.
Since shedding by 17 in Week 1 to a Buccaneers group it beat within the wild-card spherical, Washington has not misplaced by greater than eight factors. Granted, none of these groups have been the Lions.
Detroit has struggled in opposition to dual-threat quarterbacks, permitting greater than 60 yards to Josh Allen and Anthony Richardson, and Washington has proven a willingness to let Daniels run a lot.
Washington’s protection has performed higher in latest weeks, which will likely be vital in stopping Detroit from scoring at will inside in a dome.
Houston Texans (+8.5) over KANSAS CITY CHIEFS
The Chiefs beat the Texans, 27-19, at residence in Week 16.
That recreation had a small unfold of simply 3.5, however the Chiefs at the moment are laying greater than a landing. A repeat of that recreation would imply Houston covers right here.
Although we light Houston (wrongly) final week, betting in opposition to the Chiefs has been worthwhile this 12 months.
The Texans might want to discover a method to isolate Nico Collins extra after he had little impact on the earlier matchup (seven catches, 60 yards), and Joe Mixon must be extra productive than his 14 carries for 57 yards.
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If C.J. Stroud avoids unhealthy interceptions — he threw two within the December matchup — the Texans can cling.
The great thing about this unfold is we once more are afforded the chance for a backdoor cowl.
Houston’s protection regarded invigorated in opposition to the Chargers, intercepting Justin Herbert 4 occasions, and must be simply as opportunistic on this matchup.
LAST WEEK: 0-2. Chargers (L); Vikings (L)
SEASON: 14-23-1.
