NFL Week 6 Odds and Betting Lines: Bolts Have Seen Spread Drop From -6.5 to -4.5

Week 6 wraps up on Monday Night Football as the Los Angeles Chargers host the Denver Broncos. And even though WR Keenan Allen isn't quite ready to return, the Bolts are favored by 4.5 (after opening at -6.5) and are garnering nearly 70% of public bets.

Last Updated: Oct 17, 2022 6:43 PM ET Read Time: 5 min
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Mondy Night Football is all that remains on the betting slate for Week 6 of the NFL season as the Denver Broncos visit the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Chargers opened at -6.5 but have seen the spread dip all the way to -4.5 by Sunday evening. The bulk of public bets and money have come in on the Bolts.

Here are the latest NFL Week 6 odds, line moves, and action reports.

These are the NFL odds for Week 6, headlined by last year's AFC Divisional Round rematch between the Bills and Chiefs.

Matchup Time Spread Over/Under
Commanders at Bears Thurs, 8:15 p.m. ET Bears +1 38
49ers at Falcons Sun, 1 p.m. ET Falcons +4 46
Patriots at Browns Sun, 1 p.m. ET Browns -3 43
Jets at Packers Sun, 1 p.m. ET Packers -7.5 45
Jaguars at Colts Sun, 1 p.m. ET Colts -2 41.5
Vikings at Dolphins Sun, 1 p.m. ET Dolphins +3.5 45
Bengals at Saints Sun, 1 p.m. ET Saints +3 42.5
Ravens at Giants Sun, 1 p.m. ET Giants +5.5 45.5
Buccaneers at Steelers Sun, 1 p.m. ET Steelers +10 46.5
Panthers at Rams Sun, 4:05 p.m. ET Rams -9.5 41.5
Cardinals at Seahawks Sun, 4:05 p.m. ET Seahawks +2.5 50.5
Bills at Chiefs Sun, 4:25 p.m. ET Chiefs +2.5 54
Cowboys at Eagles Sun, 8:20 p.m. ET Eagles -6.5 42
Broncos at Chargers Mon, 8:15 p.m. ET Chargers -4.5 45.5

Teams on bye this week: Lions, Texans, Raiders, Titans.
Odds courtesy of 
DraftKings as of October 16, 2022

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Opening line

Falcons +5.5, 42.5 O/U

Why the line moved

8:00 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: The 49ers dipped from -5.5 to -4.5 over the weekend, with a laundry list of injuries stacked up for Week 6 – most notably on the defense. The Falcons, who are a perfect 5-0 ATS on the season, will also have WR Drake London and TE Kyle Pitts active for Sunday. According to DraftKings sportsbooks, 72% of bets are on San Francisco but just 59% of the money sides with the visitor. This total sits at 45 points after climbing from an opening number of 42.

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Opening line

Browns -2.5, 42 O/U

Why the line moved

8:00 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: Cleveland sits at -2.5 across the industry after opening as high as -3.5. The Browns are expected to get back CB Greedy Williams in the secondary but will be without fellow CB Denzel Ward and DE Jadeveon Clowney. The Patriots will be missing WR Nelson Agholor and DB Jonathan Jones and third-string QB Bailey Zappe will start under center. DraftKings books are reporting 52% of bets and 57% of money on Cleveland.

Opening line

Packers -7.5, 45 O/U

Why the line moved

8:00 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: The Jets got as low as +7 heading into the weekend but buyback on the Packers has pushed this spread to Green Bay -7.5. According to DraftKings books, 60% of ticket count is backing the resurgent Jets but 56% of the handle is on the home team. This total opened at 44 points and got as high as 46 before settling at 45 points here on Sunday.

Opening line

Colts -1.5, 41 O/U

Why the line moved

8:15 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: With injuries to the Colts’ top two running backs bring this spread down from Indianapolis -2.5 to -1, the spread is back to its opening number. This spread climbed from Colts -1 to -2.5 earlier in the week when pro bettor grabbed the short home favorite. DraftKings books are reporting 55% of bets count on Jacksonville but 68% of money on Indianapolis. This total has sunk from 43.5 points to 41, with 64% of bets and 83% of money betting the Under.

Opening line

Dolphins +3, 45 O/U

Why the line moved

8:00 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: With the Dolphins left with third-string QB Skylar Thompson, bets have stacked up on Minnesota with 75% of the ticket count taking the Vikings. However, the handle doesn’t reflect that bet count with 53% of money on Miami. The line currently sits Dolphins +3 after overnight money on Miami trimmed this spread from +3.5. This total is sitting at 45 points, down from an opener of 46.5 as 60% of money is betting the Under.

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Opening line

Saints +1, 44 O/U

Why the line moved

8:25 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: Saints QB1 Jameis Winston will not start Week 6, leaving backup Andy Dalton as the starter once again against the Bengals. Winston and WR Chris Olave are listed as questionable while CB Marshon Lattimore, WR Jarvis Landry, and WR Michael Thomas are out for NOLA. Those missing pieces have New Orleans jumping from +2.5 to +3 with DraftKings reporting 77% of bets and 57% of money siding with Cincinnati. This total is down to 43 points. Injured TE Hayden Hurst, OT  Jonah Williams, and WR Tee Higgins could all suit up for the Bengals.

Opening line

Giants +5, 43.5 O/U

Why the line moved

8:30 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: Some books are clinging to Ravens -5.5 while some have jumped to the key number of -6, rising as much as 1.5 points from the opener of Baltimore -4.5. According to DraftKings books, 55% of bets and 77% of the money is riding with the Ravens on the road. This total opened at 44 points and climbed as high as 46 before settling in at 45 points at many books.

Opening line

Steelers +7.5, 43 O/U

Why the line moved

8:30 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: With injuries piling up in Pittsburgh, the Steelers have swelled from as low as -8.5 to -10 over the weekend. DraftKings books are reporting 74% of the bet count and 73% of handle backing the Buccaneers on the road. The total has also climbed, jumping from 45.5 to 46.5 points over the weekend.

Opening line

Rams -9, 41.5 O/U

Why the line moved

8:45 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: This has been one of the most interesting lines to follow in Week 6, opening as low as Rams -8.5 before the firing of Carolina coach Matt Rhule and news of QB Baker Mayfield’s ankle injury. The spread jump as high as Los Angeles -11 earlier in the week and was met with quick buyback on the Panthers and the points from pro betting groups. That bumped this spread back to Rams -9.5. However, that spread has jumped back to the key number of -10 at many books on Sunday morning. DraftKings is reporting 53% of bets on L.A. but 63% of money backing the road underdog.

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Opening line

Seahawks +2.5, 50.5 O/U

Why the line moved

8:45 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: As of Sunday morning, Seattle is sitting as a 2.5-point home underdog hosting Arizona. DraftKings books are reporting 60% of bets and 64% of money on the Cardinals. The Over/Under for this divisional clash is sitting at 50.5 points with 55% of bets and 77% of handle banking on a high-scoring finish in Seattle.

Opening line

Chiefs +1.5, 54 O/U

Why the line moved

8:45 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: This rematch of the infamous AFC Divisional Round matchup from last season will be the heaviest bet game of the 2022 season so far, with bookmakers comparing the handle size to a postseason contest. As of Sunday morning, Kansas City is sitting at +2.5 at most major markets but with shops dealing higher juice on Bills -2.5, this spread could go back to the field goal if Sunday money sides with Buffalo. According to BetMGM books, action is very split, with 52% of ticket count on Kansas City and 51% of handle on the Bills. This total is as high as 54.5 points with 89% of bets and 91% of handle taking the Over.

Opening line

Eagles -5.5, 43.5 O/U

Why the line moved

9:00 A.M. ET, SUNDAY OCT. 16: The Sunday finale currently has the host Eagles laying 6.5 points to the rival Cowboys, after moving up from as low as -5 in the middle of the week when pro bettors took Philadelphia. Bookmakers have tabbed this NFC East grudge match the “Joe vs. Pros” game, with public bettors backing Dallas and sharps siding with Philly. BetMGM books are reporting a slight lean to the Cowboys, with 56% of ticket count and 55% of money grabbing the points with the visitor.

Opening line

Chargers -6, 45.5 O/U

Why the line moved

6:40 P.M. ET, MONDAY OCT. 17: Monday Night Football is just a couple of hours away, and lines seem to be shifting to Chargers -4. You can still get L.A. -4.5 at some sportsbooks but others have taken away the half point. Meanwhile, the total has been bet down to 45.5 with plenty of action on the Under. DraftKings is reporting 76% of bets on Chargers -4 and 68% of money.

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