Opening NFL Week 14 Odds and Betting Lines: Lions -3 vs Cowboys on TNF

Opening NFL Week 14 Odds and Betting Lines: Lions -3 vs Cowboys on TNF

Opening NFL Week 14 Odds and Betting Lines: Lions -3 vs Cowboys on TNF

The calendar flips to December for NFL Week 14, which means the margin for error is extremely slim for those on the playoff bubble and others jockeying for postseason positioning.

The Dallas Cowboys have won three straight and can keep their season alive with a win over the flailing Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. While the Lions have looked wobbly of late, they do enter TNF as three-point favorites to kick off the week.

The AFC North is a tire fire that no one seems to want, but, barring a tie, someone will come away as the division leader after the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens clash on Sunday afternoon, with Lamar Jackson & Co. listed at -6.5.

The Monday Night Football game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Philadelphia Eagles should be a marquee matchup, but the Eagles have dropped two straight, while LAC quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a fracture in his non-throwing hand in Week 13. For now, L.A. is a three-point home underdog.

Here's a look at the opening NFL odds for Week 14 and early line moves.

NFL odds Week 14

Matchup

Spread

Moneyline

Over/Under

Cowboysvs Lions

Lions -3

Cowboys +146Lions -174

53.5

Steelersvs Ravens

Ravens -6.5

Steelers +260Ravens  -320

43.5

Seahawksvs Falcons

Falcons +8.5

Seahawks -460Falcons +360

43.5

Titansvs Browns

Browns -3.5

Titans +168Browns -200

33.5

Dolphinsvs Jets

Jets +2.5

Dolphins -154Jets +130

41.5

Saintsvs Buccaneers

Buccaneers -8.5

Saints +380Buccaneers -490

42.5

Coltsvs Jaguars

Jaguars +1.5

Colts -130Jaguars +110

47.5

Commandersvs Vikings

Vikings +1.5

Commanders -118Vikings +100

41.5

Bengalsvs Bills

Bills -5.5

Bengals +235Bills -290

51.5

Broncosvs Raiders

Raiders +7.5

Broncos -430Raiders +340

40.5

Bearsvs Packers

Packers -5.5

Bears +215Packers -260

45.5

Ramsvs Cardinals

Cardinals +7.5

Rams -450Cardinals +350

48.5

Texansvs Chiefs

Chiefs -3.5

Texans +168Chiefs -200

42.5

Eaglesvs Chargers

Chargers +3

Eagles -164Chargers +138

40.5

Lines as of 12-1

Cowboys vs Lions odds (Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET, PRIME)

Opening line

• Lions -3.5

• Over/Under 54.5

• View full Cowboys vs. Lions odds and matchup

• Read our Cowboys vs. Lions picks and predictions (coming soon)

Both teams played on Thanksgiving Thursday, but their results differed. The Lions opened as 3.5-point home favorites for this TNF matchup and action on Dallas dropped this spread to a field goal. Detroit WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is the biggest name on the injury report, likely missing Week 14 due to an ankle injury. The total hit the board at 54.5 O/U and slipped to 53.5 points.

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Steelers vs Ravens odds (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS)

Opening line

• Ravens -6.5

• Over/Under 45.5

• View full Steelers vs. Ravens odds and matchup

• Read our Steelers vs. Ravens picks and predictions (coming soon)

The Ravens lost to Cincinnati on Thanksgiving and now have a mini bye to prepare for Pittsburgh. Books opened Baltimore -6.5 and we’re seeing some sportsbooks down to six. The total opened at 45.5 points and dropped to 43.5 O/U.

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Seahawks vs Falcons odds (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX)

Opening line

• Falcons +8

• Over/Under 44.5

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• Read our Seahawks Tit vs. Falcons picks and predictions (coming soon)

The Falcons welcome the Seahawks in Week 14 with this spread opening between Seattle -7.5 and -8.5 across the market. The total hit the board at 44.5 O/U and dropped to 43.5 points.

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Titans vs Browns odds (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX)

Opening line

• Browns -4.5

• Over/Under 34.5

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The Browns opened as 4.5-point home favorites, and money came in on the Titans, which has this spread down to -3.5 on Monday morning. The Over/Under opened at 34.5 and is now down to 33.5 points. Cold, wind, and snow are showing in the extended forecast for Huntington Bank Stadium on Sunday.

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Dolphins vs Jets odds (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS)

Opening line

• Jets +3

• Over/Under 41.5

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The red-hot Dolphins bring a three-game winning streak to MetLife Stadium, opening as 3-point road favorites. Early money on New York knocked this off the key number to Miami -2.5. The total entered the market at 41.5 points.

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Saints vs Buccaneers odds (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS)

Opening line

• Buccaneers -7.5

• Over/Under 42.5

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• Read our Saints vs. Buccaneers picks and predictions (coming soon)

The Bucs host the Saints in Week 14 with Tampa Bay opening as a 7.5-point favorite and jumping to -8.5 in the first hours of action on Sunday night. This total opened at 42.5 points.

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Colts vs Jaguars odds (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS)

Opening line

• Jaguars +2.5

• Over/Under 47.5

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The Colts visit the Jaguars for a huge AFC South showdown in Week 14. Jacksonville was a 3-point underdog on the look-ahead line but opened +2.5 after a big win on Sunday (and an Indianapolis loss). That’s down to +1.5 on Monday morning. This total hit the board at 47.5 O/U.

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Commanders vs Vikings odds (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX)

Opening line

• Vikings +1.5

• Over/Under 41.5

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• Read our Commanders vs. Vikings picks and predictions (coming soon)

The Commanders could have Jayden Daniels back under center in Week 14. The Vikings QB situation is still up in the air. Minnesota was a 1.5-point fave on the look-ahead line, but the official spread jumped the fence to Vikings +1.5. This total had a look-ahead number as high as 43.5 points, but officially opened at 41.5 O/U.

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Bengals vs Bills odds (Sunday, 1:00 p.m. ET, FOX)

Opening line

• Bills -5.5

• Over/Under 53.5

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• Read our Bengals vs. Bills picks and predictions (coming soon)

The Bengals stunned Baltimore with Joe Burrow back behind the wheel on Thanksgiving and now travel to Orchard Park to face the Bills. Buffalo opened as a 5.5-point home favorite while the total hit the board at 53.5 points and dropped to 51.5 with instant action on the Under. The extended forecast in Buffalo calls for cold, possible snow, and stronger wind gusts on Sunday.

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Broncos vs Raiders odds (Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS)

Opening line

• Raiders +7.5

• Over/Under 41.5

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The Broncos kept their winning streak intact with an OT win in Washington and now travel to Las Vegas as 7.5-point road chalk in Week 14. The total opened 41.5 O/U and is now down to 40.5 points on Monday morning.

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Bears vs Packers odds (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX)

Opening line

• Packers -5.5

• Over/Under 45.5

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We get a big-time NFC North matchup in Week 14, with Green Bay opening as a 5.5-point home favorite. This Over/Under opened at 45.5 points. Lambeau Field is expected to be very cold for this late afternoon kickoff, but the extended forecast is clear of snow or wind.

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Rams vs Cardinals odds (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, FOX)

Opening line

• Cardinals +7.5

• Over/Under 48.5

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The Rams stay on the road after a shocking loss at Carolina as 10.5-point chalk. Los Angeles opened as a 7.5-point road favorite in Arizona. This Over/Under hit the board at 48.5 points.

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Texans vs Chiefs odds (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)

Opening line

• Chiefs -4.5

• Over/Under 43.5

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• Read our Texans vs. Chiefs picks and predictions (coming soon)

Houston heads to Arrowhead Stadium to face the desperate Chiefs for SNF in Week 14. Kansas City opened as a 4.5-point home favorite and has been knocked down to -3.5 with early play on the Texans, despite KC getting a mini-bye after losing at Dallas on Thanksgiving. This total opened at 43.5 and has slimmed to 42.5 O/U.

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Eagles vs Chargers odds (Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN)

Opening line

• Chargers +3

• Over/Under 42.5

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• Read our Eagles vs. Chargers picks and predictions (coming soon)

The Eagles are coming off a Black Friday loss and now cross the country for Monday Night Football. Los Angeles opened as a 3.5-point home favorite and has bounced between that spread and a field goal, with QB Justin Herbert nursing a broken non-throwing hand. This Over/Under opened at 42.5 and is now down to 40.5 points.

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