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.

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“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.