Talk the Line: Early breakdown of NFL Week 16 odds

Every Sunday night, oddsmakers drop the upcoming week’s NFL betting lines, and if you are wondering if the opening spreads look accurate, we’ve got you covered.

Each week, FOX Sports Betting Analysts Geoff Schwartz, Sam Panayotovich and Jason McIntyre will break down the opening numbers in this space and point out if they think the line is too low, too high or just right.

So, without further ado, let’s jump into their analysis for Week 16, including what might be a Super Bowl preview taking place in the Bay.

Ravens @ 49ers (-5)

Jason McIntyre: Too high 

Despite being the best team in the league and averaging 34.5 ppg during this 6-0 streak — 4-2 ATS, with the two non-covers being as double-digit favorites — this number is simply too high against Lamar Jackson and his elite defense. 

This is the first time the Ravens have been underdogs since week two.

Saints @ Rams (-4)

Sam Panayotovich: Just right

The Rams are playing really good football right now, but you’ll definitely see some support for the Saints and their defense at this price. This is a really fair line. 

Bengals (-2) @ Steelers

Sam Panayotovich: Too low

Let’s give Jake Browning a ton of credit for keeping the Bengals alive in the playoff hunt. I’m just not at the point in my life where I want to lay points with him on the road. 

Bills (-13.5) @ Chargers

Jason McIntyre: Too high

Come on. The Bills are hot, and everyone is talking about them, but historically, I love to back teams after a coach is fired. 

The Bills crushed the Cowboys and now travel across the country on a holiday weekend for a game against a deflated team. 

If you can get 14 points, you’ve got to take it.

Bills crush Dak & Cowboys 31-10 in Week 15

Lions (-3.5) @ Vikings 

Jason McIntyre: Too low

Yes, the Lions are off an impressive island-game blowout of Denver, which will get the public back on Jared Goff and company. 

The Vikings blitz-happy defense folded badly late against Jake Browning, and the Lions offense is much more…

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