Everything to know for betting NFL Week 14: Sharp action, public betting splits and big bets

Week 14 of the NFL season has arrived, and it’s time to get those bets in.

We’ve compiled where the public is betting at BetMGM sportsbooks, along with some notable wagers, and asked around at several other books to find out where the sharp action has come in for this weekend’s games.

Public betting splits

Here is where the betting public has landed on Week 14 games at BetMGM sportsbooks.

Five most-bet games (by total number of wagers)

1. Chicago Bears +6.5

2. Seattle Seahawks -7

3. Houston Texans +3.5

4. Denver Broncos -7.5

5. Buffalo Bills -5.5

Five most-bet games (by total dollars wagered)

1. Chicago Bears +6.5

2. Houston Texans +3.5

3. Seattle Seahawks -7

4. Washington Commanders +2

5. Los Angeles Chargers +2.5

Most-bet totals (by total number of wagers)

1. Pittsburgh Steelers-Baltimore Ravens Under 42.5

2. Houston Texans-Kansas City Chiefs Under 41.5

3. Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills Over 53.5

4. Miami Dolphins-New York Jets Under 41.5

5. Philadelphia Eagles-Los Angeles Chargers Over 41

Most-bet underdogs to win (by total number of wagers)

1. Chicago Bears +240

2. Pittsburgh Steelers +200

3. Washington Commanders +110

4. Cincinnati Bengals +225

5. Jacksonville Jaguars +110

From the bookmakers

Bengals-Bills

Joey Feazel, head NFL trader at Caesars Sportsbook: “This opened Bills -6.5, now down to -5.5. Bills got it done against the Steelers on Sunday. We are now seeing the Joe Burrow money flow in, seeing more Bengals action on ML and spread. Action-wise seeing more money on the under. Come game time, I’d expect a little more balanced action and will probably need Bills to win, but not cover.”

Thomas Gable, Borgata sportsbook director: “Opened this Bills -6, and total of 52.5. Total has ticked up half a point to 53, spread is down to -5.5. There was some sharper money that took the Bengals +6, so we moved to 5.5 pretty quickly. At 5.5, still getting some Cincinnati money, but much more two-way action. I think this will probably stay right around there.”

Steelers-Ravens

Feazel: “This one has big implications for the AFC North. Action-wise, seeing a lot of under money not much on a particular side. We opened Ravens -6, went down briefly, then back up to -6. Not looking like any indication it will go up to -6.5. Probably a cold game in Baltimore, both teams struggling on the offensive side of the ball. Ravens making a bunch of mistakes against Bengals in Burrow’s return. A tale of two Ravens teams this season.”

Gable: “Currently Ravens -6, been mostly Ravens money. Can’t say that there’s been a ton written on this game yet, total at 42.5, little more money on the over right now. I think we’re going to need the Steelers here, unless we get some bigger game-day Pittsburgh money.”

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Colts-Jaguars

Feazel: “Low action on this one, little bit of Jaguars money line action. Daniel Jones injury takes him out of the running game, and Jonathan Taylor not having the same dominant impact. I expect, even though we’re seeing early Jacksonville money, that we’ll see some Colts money closer to kickoff.”

Gable: “Colts are 1.5-point favorites here, which is what we opened. Very good two-way action on this game. Indianapolis not the same team on the road as at home, shine has worn off Daniel Jones. No movement on the total, either, still at 47.5. It’s writing decent action, but don’t know that bettors really trust Jacksonville, but confidence in Colts has been shaken the last few weeks.”

Bears-Packers

Feazel: “Bears had their coming-out party on Black Friday. Ben Johnson proving his value. Starting to see more Bears action, especially on the money line … and this is after Green Bay looked good against Detroit. I anticipate more Packers action come Sunday. I think we’ll need Packers to win, but not cover. We’ll see if the Bears can beat their big brother. It’s a little bit surprising to see Chicago driving the action so far.”

Gable: “This game has the most written on it of the Sunday slate so far. Packers -6.5 at home, but we are getting some Chicago money – Bears aren’t getting ignored here. Not sure there are a ton of people out there who believe the Bears should be the No. 1 seed, but tough spot here going to Lambeau. I think this game will show a lot about what kind of team Chicago is. I could see this touching 7 for a bit to test the waters, but may stay 6.5.”

Texans-Chiefs

Feazel: “Big movement towards the Texans in this one. Lookahead was -5.5, we’re now down to -3.5. Action has been one-way traffic on the Chiefs, both money line and spread. It’s weird to think about the AFC playoffs without the Chiefs, but their backs are against the wall. I expect to see a defensive battle in this one and so far the action is reflecting that, on the under. We’re going to need the Texans pretty big. Some respected money on Houston at higher numbers.”

Gable: “Chiefs currently -3.5 at home with a total of 42. Little bit more Chiefs money currently in, but not a big decision right now. Texans have been a team that we’ve seen certainly last week was a costly one for us, but I could see some people taking the +3.5 with Houston if it stays at this number.”

Sharp action

It’s always notable where respected bettors have landed on this week’s games. While these prices may not currently be available at all sportsbooks, knowing where sharps have wagered can also be instructive for in-game wagering.

Yahoo Sports conversed with several bookmakers over the course of the week, and here is where some sharp action has been (and the numbers it came in at):

Big bets

We’ll be keeping track of six-figure (and larger) Week 14 NFL bets from sportsbooks, as well as if they end up cashing.

Everything to know for betting NFL Week 14: Sharp action, public betting splits and big bets

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