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NFL betting preview: Week 11 lines, totals

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After uncovering some betting tips and going through our best plays, let's dig into the line and total moves for the Week 11 NFL slate.

Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts

Open: IND -3 / 48

Current: IND - 1.5 / 50.5

The Colts opened as three-point favorites for the second straight game, one week after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars and ultimately pushing in a 29-26 win. Bettors sided with the underdog earlier in the week, however, as the Titans moved all the way to +1 before settling back in at +1.5. The total has experienced a jump from 48 to 50.5, as the Colts have flown over in five of the last six.

Dallas Cowboys at Atlanta Falcons

Open: ATL -4.5 / 47.5

Current: ATL -3 / 49.5

Bettors might be buying the Cowboys, who are coming off a Sunday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles as 7.5-point underdogs, as Atlanta was pushed down from -4.5 to -3 earlier in the week. This total has also seen a bump, as the Falcons' knack for high-scoring affairs at home has been well-documented this season - 4-1 to the over with all four overs surpassing 55 combined points.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Jacksonville Jaguars

Open: PIT -3.5 / 47.5

Current: PIT -4.5 / 46

The Jaguars had the Steelers' number last season, first winning by 21 in the regular season before a three-point victory on the road in the playoffs. That didn't stop action from coming in on the Steelers, who got all the way up to -6 in some shops during the week before coming back down to -4.5. At MGM Resorts properties, there were almost seven tickets on the Steelers for every one on the Jaguars as of Saturday night.

Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens

Open: BAL -3.5 / 43.5

Current: BAL -6.5 / 44

Oddsmakers had to wait to hear whether Joe Flacco would start before opening a line on Sunday's game against the Bengals. With the incumbent unlikely to play and the reins being handed to rookie Lamar Jackson, the Ravens still shot up to -6.5-point favorites.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Giants

Open: PK / 52

Current: NYG -3 / 53

Originally opening as a pick, the Giants sat as 1.5-point favorites for the majority of the week before a move to -3 early Sunday morning.

Houston Texans at Washington Redskins

Open: HOU -3 / 43

Current: HOU -3 / 41.5

Houston-Washington hasn't seen a whole lot of movement spread-wise. The total, on the other hand, has, as an injury-plagued Redskins offense had bettors bump the number down from 43 to 41.5 in most shops.

Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions

Open: CAR -3.5 / 52

Current: CAR -4 / 49

The Lions are reeling and didn't get much love early on as they prepare to face the Panthers, who moved to -4.5-point favorites earlier in the week. Despite a surging Panthers offense and a dome game for Matthew Stafford, the total dipped a full three points to 49. The Lions haven't looked great in the two games since trading Golden Tate, and they won't have wide receiver Marvin Jones - who's out with an injury - on Sunday. MGM properties saw five Carolina bets for every one on Detroit through Saturday night.

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers

Open: LAC -7 / 47

Current: LAC -7 / 45.5

Expect the Chargers to be a teaser liability for the books on Sunday when they host the Broncos. L.A. is running hot, reeling off six straight wins after starting the year 1-2. The total saw an early move from 47 to 45.5, before going back up to 46.5 on Sunday.

Oakland Raiders at Arizona Cardinals

Open: ARI -3.5 / 41

Current: ARI -5 / 41

The Raiders have been the best fade in the NFL recently. They are on a five-game losing streak, both straight up and against the spread. A porous record in both categories saw action steam the Cardinals up from 3.5 to 5.5 during the week. The Cardinals garnered three times as many tickets from the public at MGM.

Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints

Open: NO -7 / 54

Current: NO - 7.5 / 56

The Saints have put the league on notice, riding an eight-game win streak into Week 11 when they host the Eagles. They've unsurprisingly garnered interest from bettors, who wagered the Saints up from the -7 opener all the way up to -9 during the week. The Eagles might be well-suited for a shootout - they've hit the team total over in nine of the last 11 road games with Carson Wentz under center, averaging roughly 30 points per contest. The total also saw some good action, topping out at 57 as of Sunday morning in some shops.

Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears

Open: CHI -3 / 45.5

Current: CHI -2.5 / 44

Minnesota-Chicago will be the lone game likely impacted by the weather, with 32-degree Fahrenheit temperatures and potential 10-mph gusts set to hit Soldier Field on Sunday night. The Bears got the standard three-point edge at home but dropped down to -2.5. The total dipped from 45.5 to 44. Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has been dealing with a hip injury but is expected to go.

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams

Open: LAR -3 / 59.5

Current: LAR -3.5 / 63.5

Bettors are expecting points to come in bunches when the Chiefs and Rams meet on Monday night. Two of the league's most potent offenses officially have the highest total for an NFL game at 63.5. The Rams were 2.5-point favorites at the previous location, though a move from Mexico City to L.A. has them above three.

Alex Kolodziej is theScore's betting writer. He's a graduate of Eastern Illinois who has been involved in the sports betting industry for 11 years. He can quote every line from "Rounders" and appreciates franchises that regularly wear alternate jerseys. Find him on Twitter @AlexKoIodziej.

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