The last two weeks of the NFL odds have featured some matches with game-altering weather conditions, which should come as no surprise as we enter the deep of winter.
We saw the Falcons and Panthers slog through a 9-7 game in gusts and rain; we saw the Dolphins rely on their ground game due to high winds; and we saw the Bears and Browns rely more on the short to intermediate areas of their passing attack in 20+ MPH winds.
Week 16 odds bring a more timid slate of weather, but there is still much to cover.
Continue reading for breakdowns of the forecasts before you lock in any Week 16 NFL picks.
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The Tennessee Titans seek to cap a perfect NFL preseason when they travel to play the New Orleans Saints this afternoon and our Titans vs. Saints predictions expect them to at least get off to a strong start.
Tennessee hopes Will Levis can take a big step forward in Year 2 as they look to compete for an AFC South title. We break down their chances on Sunday in our NFL picks below.
Titans vs Saints prediction
My best betTitans first quarter -0.5 (+110 at DraftKings)
My analysisWith the Tennessee Titans set to run their starters out for multiple series and reports indicating the New Orleans Saints will hold many of their key starters out, I’m backing the Titans to be ahead when the first quarter comes to a close.
Chelsea will expect to tighten their grip on first place when they host Burnley. Thomas Tuchel’s team are in good form and have been boosted by Christian Pulisic’s return from injury. Mason Mount could also return after wisdom tooth surgery and, although Marcos Alonso has joined Romelu Lukaku, Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner in the treatment room, Chelsea should have too much for Sean Dyche’s side. Jacob Steinberg
Saturday 3pm
Venue Stamford Bridge
Last season Chelsea 2 Burnley 0
Referee Andre Marriner
This season G5 Y25 R2 5.4 cards/game
Odds H 1-4 A 11-1 D 5-1
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Having watched a certain someone lead Manchester City to a league and Cup double, Manchester United are after a Scandinavian forward of their own. Rasmus Højlund may not yet have the credentials of Erling Haaland but, with 16 goals and seven assists for Atalanta this season, the Dane is certainly catching the eye and could join his compatriot Christian Eriksen at Old Trafford.
The 20-year-old won’t come cheap, though, and is expected to fetch at least £40m. Not the best news for Anthony Martial, who could leave United after another injury kept him out of Saturday’s FA Cup final, the third successive final the Frenchman has missed for the Reds.
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