Sports bettors are faced with a challenging question this season. Do they bet early in the lookahead market to get the best of the number or bet later in the week when all the COVID-19 dust has settled? Both options have inherent flaws, so any handicap must be based on sound information. Bettors also have to stay abreast of the leagues COVID-19 protocols along with the requirements for players to test out. If youre wondering why this is important, its because this Lions-Falcons game is wrought with COVID-19 implications.<\/p>\n
On Monday, Detroit added starting quarterback Jared Goff to the reserve\/COVID-19 list. Goff can still play on Sunday if he can produce a negative test before Sunday. However, things are now at a point that bookmakers are still putting up lines even amidst the uncertainty.<\/p>\n
Atlanta is as high as a six-point favorite, but this line likely reflects Goff being out. The reality is that the NFL recently relaxed the requirements for players to return to action from COVID-19. As a result, the odds for teams to get their players back sooner are better, yet its not accounted for in the point spread. This makes the favorite in this spot a bit overvalued.<\/p>\n
If we look at the total, which is now as low as 42, bookmakers are projecting a lower-scoring game. That makes each point even more valuable in the game, and in this spot, youre better off having the extra points in your pocket with the underdog.<\/p>\n
Lastly, laying six points with Matt Ryan has been a losing proposition of late. In his past 20 games in this spot, Ryan is 6-14 for -7.97 units.<\/p>\n
Take the points with the Lions on the road.<\/p>\n
All NFL predictions and picks are courtesy of SportsGrid.<\/p>\n
Sign up forFanduel Sportsbook today and get your first bet risk-free for up to $1,000.<\/p>\n
Thumbnail photo viaKirthmon F. Dozier\/USA TODAY NETWORK \/ USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Visit link:<\/p>\n
Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons Betting Odds, Trends and Picks for NFL Week 16 on FanDuel Sportsbook - NESN.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sports bettors are faced with a challenging question this season. Do they bet early in the lookahead market to get the best of the number or bet later in the week when all the COVID-19 dust has settled? Continue reading