NFL Odds Week 16: Colts vs Falcons Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 16 of the NFL season continues with a compelling non-conference battle between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons. The betting odds see Atlanta as a two-point underdog after posting a frustrating loss to the Panthers last week. Coverage begins from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, December 24 at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 16: Colts vs. Falcons lines, spreads, betting trends and more.

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Indianapolis Colts vs Atlanta Falcons Odds

• Opening point spread: Colts -2
• Opening moneyline: Colts -130/Falcons +110
• Opening total: Over/Under 44.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 11:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: The Falcons are -3 (-105) in BetMGM's NFL Week 16 odds market. Atlanta opened as a 2-point underdog last Sunday, but the line jumped the fence to Falcons -1.5 by Tuesday. The spread toggled between Atlanta -2.5/-3, at various juice, since Thursday.

All that said, Indianapolis is netting 67% of spread bets/53% of spread money. On the moneyline, it's just beyond 2/1 tickets Indy and just shy of 2/1 money Atlanta.

BetMGM's total is now 44.5, after opening at 44.5, hitting a low of 44 Monday and peaking at 45.5 Saturday. Ticket count is 2/1 and money almost 4/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This number moved significantly over the course of the week, as it jumped the fence. BetMGM opened Indy -2, flipped to Atlanta -1.5 by Tuesday and got to Falcons -3 (-105) in just the past 30 minutes.

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Making the movement more interesting: four of Atlanta's five starting offensive lineman are questionable, as is Indianapolis wideout Michael Pittman. And Colts right tackle Braden Smith is out.

It's now Atlanta -2.5 (-115), with 67% of bets/53% of money on the Colts.

BetMGM's total went from 44.5 to 44 Monday, then to 44.5/45 Wednesday. Ticket count is 2/1 and money almost 4/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Indianapolis (8-6 SU/9-5 ATS) spotted Pittsburgh an early 13-0 lead, then scored the game's final 30 points. The Colts won 30-13 laying 1 point at home, moving to 5-1 SU and ATS in their last six.

Meanwhile, Atlanta is throwing its season away, mired in a 2-5 SU and ATS slump. In Week 15, the Falcons became just the second team this season to lose to Carolina. Atlanta (6-8 SU/4-10 ATS) fell 9-7 on a field goal as time expired.

The spread and total are stable tonight at The SuperBook.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 16 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Colts vs Falcons Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

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Pick: TBD

For more NFL picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 16: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Colts vs Falcons

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat:

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For more NFL betting stats, check out Action Network's NFL Week 16 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson