- 1:00 p.m.: Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders on (Netflix)
- 4:30 p.m.: Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings (Netflix)
- 8:15 p.m.: Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs (Prime)
When the NFL’s schedulemakers drew up the slate of games to be played on December 25th, they selected franchises expected to be vying for a playoff spot or solidifying their postseason seeding.
What better Christmas gift could the league give to its fans than three premier Week 17 matchups featuring top-end teams? As luck would have it, only two potential playoff teams are included in the day’s action, but NFL sportsbooks have gotten creative, posting odds that include all three contests.
For each of the following betting lines, dead heat rules will apply. This means that if two or more selections tie for the relevant outcome, the bet is settled as a shared win instead of being fully voided or fully paid at the original stake.
Under these rules, the stake or effective odds are divided by the number of tied selections, so only a fraction of the bet is treated as a winner and the rest as a loser. For example, in a two‑way tie, roughly half of the original expected winnings are paid, while in a three‑way tie, about one‑third of the original expected winnings are paid.
Highest Scoring Team
- Dallas Cowboys +165
- Denver Broncos +300
- Detroit Lions +325
- Washington Commanders +600
- Minnesota Vikings +900
- Kansas City Chiefs +4000
Christmas NFL betting sites are expecting fireworks from the Dallas Cowboys when they visit the Washington Commanders in D.C., whose defensive unit is one of the worst in the league.
Don’t sleep on the Denver Broncos at 3-to-1 because the lowly Chiefs won’t be able to offer much resistance with their offense going three-and-out all evening.
Highest Scoring Game
- Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders -140
- Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings +185
- Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs +525
Defense be damned in the early game between the Cowboys and Commanders, as the first matchup of the day is expected to feature the most total points. The total is set at 51, which is a full touchdown ahead of the nearest projected over/under for the day.
Lowest Scoring Game
- Denver Broncos @ Kansas City Chiefs -160
- Detroit Lions @ Minnesota Vikings +225
- Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Commanders +500
The nightcap game could be a snoozefest, as KC is without Patrick Mahomes for the rest of the year and is evaluating roster talent for next season. Denver should put up plenty of points, but the Chiefs may not be able to muster much against a tough Broncos defense.
Lowest Scoring Team
- Kansas City Chiefs -155
- Minnesota Vikings +360
- Washington Commanders +650
- Detroit Lions +1100
- Denver Broncos +1400
- Dallas Cowboys +2500
The next three NFL prop bets further highlight the Dallas Cowboys’ scoring potential when they face Washington. Their core offensive group is projected to lead in passing, receiving, and rushing yards.
Most Passing Yards
- Dak Prescott (DAL) EVEN
- Jared Goff (DET) +250
- Bo Nix (DEN) +375
- Max Brosmer (MIN) +1200
- Josh Johnson (AF) +1700
- Chris Oladokun (KC) +2500
Most Receiving Yards
- CeeDee Lamb (DAL) +375
- George Pickens (DAL) +400
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) +475
- Jameson Williams (DET) +700
- Justin Jefferson (MIN) +850
- Courtland Sutton (DEN) +900
Most Rushing Yards
- Javonte Williams (DAL) +210
- Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) +225
- Aaron Jones (MIN) +450
- Chris Rodriguez Jr. (WAS) +700
- RJ Harvey (DEN) +750
- Isiah Pacheco (KC) +2200
Cowboys’ wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens hold the top two spots for projected receiving yards today.
While these props may remain open at Bovada after the first game begins, we advise placing all wagers before noon because there is no telling when the lines will be removed.
