NFL Christmas games odds: Spreads, moneylines, over/under for holiday matchups
NFL games on a Wednesday? The league is trying to make Christmas 2024 the best ever for NFL fans.
In reality, the NFL's move was, as always, about making money. The league is trying to take a page out of its Thanksgiving playbook and organize some holiday matchups to draw increased viewership for its end-of-season games.
The result is a Week 17 schedule that features NFL games on five of the seven days, giving fans plenty of opportunities to watch the league's various playoff and draft order races unfold.
The increased action will draw the attention of sports bettors eager to have some fun on the holiday. With four AFC playoff teams – the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans – set to be in action across the two games, the contests figure to be hard-fought, close and competitive.
Here's what to know about the betting odds for Wednesday's doubleheaders, including spreads, moneylines and more for each contest:
NFL Christmas odds
All odds via BetMGM Sportsbook as of Tuesday.
NFL Christmas point spreads
- Kansas City Chiefs (-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Baltimore Ravens (-5.5) at Houston Texans
NFL Christmas moneylines
- Kansas City Chiefs (-160) at Pittsburgh Steelers (+135)
- Baltimore Ravens (-250) at Houston Texans (+200)
NFL Christmas totals over/unders
- Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers: 43.5
- Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans: 46.5
NFL games today
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Kansas City Chiefs
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.
- Venue: Acrisure Stadium
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Netflix
- Channel: Local CBS affiliate (Pittsburgh, Kansas City markets ONLY)
The Steelers and Chiefs are set to square off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Christmas.
- Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Venue: NRG Stadium
- Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Streaming: Netflix
- Channel: Local CBS affiliate (Houston, Baltimore markets ONLY)
The Ravens and Texans will cap off the 2024 NFL Christmas games. Baltimore will hit the road and travel to Houston for a Wednesday evening showdown.