NFL Odds Week 16: Jaguars vs Buccaneers Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 16 of the NFL season continues with a meaningful non-conference clash between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The betting odds see Jacksonville as a one-point road favorite despite riding a three-game losing streak. Coverage begins from Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Sunday, December 24 at 4:05 p.m. ET on CBS.

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

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Jacksonville Jaguars vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Odds

• Opening point spread: Jaguars -2.5
• Opening moneyline: Jaguars -110/Buccaneers -110
• Opening total: Over/Under 44.5 points scored
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 3:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Shortly before kickoff, the Jaguars are 2-point favorites in BetMGM's NFL odds Week 16 market. The line has been all over the map this past week, due to Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence being into/out of concussion protocol.

The Jags opened -2 and the number flipped as far as Bucs -3 by Thursday. On Saturday, with Lawrence cleared, it got back to Jags -2, then receded to -1. Jacksonville returned to -2 this afternoon, while taking 56% of spread bets/57% of spread money.

BetMGM's total plunged from a 45 opener to 41 by Thursday. The number then rebounded to 43.5 by late Saturday night and is now at 43. Ticket count is 3/1 and money 2/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 7 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: TwinSpires has this game at pick 'em on the NFL Week 16 odds board, after opening Bucs -1.5. The Jags are drawing 54% of spread tickets/66% of spread money.

Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence is in concussion protocol.

"Sharp play on Jacksonville +1.5," Lucas said, before moving to the total. "What seems to be the theme of the week: money coming in on the Under."

TwinSpires moved from 44.5 to 43.5/42.5 with 58% of tickets/67% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Jacksonville (8-6 SU and ATS) is on an ill-timed slide that could end up costing it the AFC South. The Jags have lost three in a row SU and ATS. In the Week 15 Sunday nighter, Jacksonville was stifled by Baltimore 23-7 catching 4 points at home.

Perhaps Tampa Bay (7-7 SU/8-6 ATS) has what it takes to win the dreadful NFC South. The Bucs beat Green Bay 34-20 getting 3.5 points on the road for their third consecutive SU win.

The Jags-Bucs game came off The SuperBook's board once Ravens-Jags kicked off. Jags-Bucs will go back up Monday morning.

"Obviously, it will move based on the result of that game," Michaelson said. "But with Tampa looking good at Green Bay, we couldn't open at Jags -3 without inviting wiseguy action."

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.

Jaguars vs Buccaneers Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

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Pick: TBD

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The One Stat to Know About Jaguars vs Buccaneers

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

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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