NFL Odds Week 16: Patriots vs Broncos Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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The 16th Sunday of regular season NFL action concludes with a primetime AFC clash between the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. The betting odds see Denver as a six-point favorite despite losing in blowout fashion to Detroit last week. Coverage begins from Mile High Stadium in Denver on Sunday, December 24 at 8:15 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

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

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New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos Odds

• Opening point spread: Broncos -5.5
• Opening moneyline: Broncos -275/Patriots +225
• Opening total: Over/Under 36.5 points scored
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Sunday (NFL Network)

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Broncos advanced from -5.5 to -6/-6.5 Monday, then got to -7 Wednesday at BetMGM. But it's two-way spread play, with 58% of tickets/55% of money on Denver. Action on the moneyline is similar.

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BetMGM's total dipped from 36.5 to 35.5/34.5 Monday, then went to 34 Thursday. It's at 34 now, with 85% of early tickets/91% of early cash on the Under.

UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Denver (7-7 SU/6-7-1 ATS) cooled off in Week 15 and hampered its playoff hopes in the process. The Broncos were never in it at Detroit, falling behind 21-0 in the first quarter en route to a 42-17 loss as 5.5-point pups.

The misery continues for New England (3-11 SU/3-10-1 ATS). The Patriots lost to Kansas City 27-17, but pushed catching 10 points at home.

Denver opened -5.5 vs New England, and there's been no movement tonight on The SuperBook's NFL Week 16 odds board.

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.

Patriots vs Broncos 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 Patriots vs Broncos

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