Welcome to NFL Week 16 early ATS picks. We have prepared a weekly article where I will be taking you through the best NFL betting picks against the spread for this second-last week of the 2015 NFL season. So let’s begin!
Best Early NFL Betting ATS picks for Week 16
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San Diego at Oakland
When: Thursday, December 24th at 8:25 PM ET Odds: Oakland -5 Analysis: Although Oakland is 3-0 ATS in its last three games against the Chargers, they come into this game with a 2-5 SU record for the season, underlining their struggles at home. This presents the Chargers, who are coming off a strong home win over the Dolphins, a chance to keep the game close to cover the spread. All that needs to happen is for dual-threat offensive weapon Danny Woodhead (3 receiving TDs and 1 rushing TD vs. Miami, 2 rushing TDs in the 37-29 loss to Oakland earlier in the season) and QB Philip Rivers to continue their solid partnership, taking advantage of Oakland’s 29th-ranked passing defense. Pick: San Diego (+5)Washington at Philadelphia
When: Saturday, December 26th at 8:25 PM ET Odds: Philadelphia -3 Analysis: This is a pretty straightforward pick— Sam Bradford and the Eagles offense are far from stable, yet Kirk Cousins and his Redskins team are enjoying a surging form that included a road win over the Bears in Week 14, their first road win of the season. With that, I fancy Kirk Cousins continuing a stellar form and getting the better of Philly to claim the win, or cover the spread, at the very least. Pick: Washington (+3)Carolina at Atlanta
When: Sunday, December 27th at 1:00 PM ET Odds: Carolina -7 Analysis: Just -6.5 point in favor of Carolina? Are you kidding me?!? Haven’t you guys been watching Cam Newton having an otherworldly season? As long as Cam Newton is starting and not rested for the playoffs, I’m sticking with the undervalued Panthers for another solid win, obviously with a cover of the spread. Pick: Carolina (-7)