Bookies Cringe at Thought of Covers With Panthers, Patriots, Steelers Week 16
A number of sides were seeing especially lopsided betting action in Week 16 with the Panthers and Steelers leading the pack.
“The books are hopeful for Ravens and Jets covers Sunday,” notes Don Shapiro of Gambling911.com.
The Jets were coming in as a +2.5 to +3 underdog at home with New England seeing 80% of the action.
Pittsburgh, on the road in Baltimore, was a -10 favorite and seeing 78% of the action.
Both teams, as well as Kansas City, are vying for a coveted AFC Wildcard spot.
Elsewhere, Carolina was a -7 to -6.5 road favorite in Atlanta and seeing around 80% of the wagering action.
“Some of the sharper books had moved this line down a half point, signaling to those of us here at Gambling911.com that they have a very strong opinion Atlanta will cover,” Shapiro noted.
Kansas City was seeing closer to 70% of the betting action in their home game against Cleveland as a -11 favorite.
