Admin December 18, 2024
NFL Week 16 picks: Consider Chiefs, Lions and Eagles this weekend
Lorenzo Reyes shares his best bets ahead of a long weekend of football games.
The Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) and Houston Texans (9-5) have already secured their spots in the playoffs, so could Saturday night’s game between the two sides be a potential preview of a postseason matchup?
Thanks to a tough defensive effort against the Miami Dolphins, Houston reigns supreme in the AFC South once again with back-to-back division titles, the first time it has done so since 2018-19. Now the Texans will focus on trying give themselves better playoff positioning with the potential to host multiple postseason games if they can go on a run.
How is Patrick Mahomes? Even though the Chiefs are prepping for another Super Bowl title defense, everyone in Kansas City is keeping their eyes on its quarterback’s health after the injury suffered last week. Whether he suits up or not, how does an injured Mahomes affect Kansas City heading into the final stretch of the season?
Chiefs vs. Texans odds, moneyline, over/under
The Chiefs are favorites to defeat the Texans, according to the BetMGM NFL odds. Not interested in this game? Check out expert picks and best bets for every NFL game this week.
- Spread: Chiefs (-3.5)
- Moneyline: Chiefs (-190); Texans (+155)
- Over/under: 42
NFL Week 16 odds, predictions and picks
Chargers vs. Broncos | Chiefs vs. Texans | Ravens vs. Steelers | Bengals vs. Browns | Falcons vs. Giants | Bills vs. Patriots | Panthers vs. Cardinals | Bears vs. Lions | Colts vs. Titans | Jets vs. Rams | Commanders vs. Eagles | Seahawks vs. Vikings | Raiders vs. Jaguars | Dolphins vs. 49ers | Cowboys vs. Buccaneers | Packers vs. Saints
Tyler Dragon: Chiefs 24, Texans 21
I think Patrick Mahomes will play. Mahomes knows how to manage high-ankle sprains. The Chiefs will find a way to win if Mahomes is out there Saturday. It’s as simple as that.
Jordan Mendoza: Texans 23, Chiefs 20
Coming off a strong defensive game, Houston carries the momentum to hand Kansas City its first home loss since last Christmas. Playing on a short week might be enough of a reason for Kansas City to just take its chances with Carson Wentz and give Patrick Mahomes a chance to rest.
(This story was updated to change a video.)