2026 NFL Christmas Day Betting Guide: Picks, Odds & How to Bet

Last updated: November 2026

The 2026 NFL Christmas betting slate starts Thursday, Dec. 24, with Texans at Eagles. Friday’s Christmas Day tripleheader starts at 1 p.m. ET.

Check the exact line and price before deciding whether a matchup is worth a bet.

What NFL Games Are on Christmas Day 2026?

Friday, Dec. 25 features three rematches from last season’s playoffs. Packers–Bears reprises the NFC Wild Card game, Bills–Broncos the AFC Divisional Round and Rams–Seahawks the NFC Championship Game. Seattle went on to win Super Bowl LX. Houston visits Philadelphia on Thursday, Dec. 24.

See the official NFL Week 16 schedule for the holiday kickoff times and broadcast listings.

What Are the NFL Christmas Day Betting Odds?

MyBookie board check: D.S. Williamson recorded this snapshot on Nov. 1, 2026, at 10:12 a.m. ET. “Unverified” means he did not capture a quote for that market during the check. Kickoff times are Eastern.

What Should You Check Before Betting Each NFL Christmas Matchup?

Writer’s call at the Nov. 1 check: Pass on all four games. When you find a posted market on the MyBookie NFL odds board, compare the point number and the price. The examples below use hypothetical lines, prices and scores to show how each ticket would settle.

What Price Would Make Packers at Bears Worth a Look?

Pick status: Pass. Compare the Packers–Bears moneyline with the spread when both are posted. At an illustrative Chicago -1.5, a one-point Bears win cashes the Bears moneyline and loses the Bears spread. Decide how much you would pay to cover that one-point result. Recheck the Chicago forecast and both teams’ offensive-line availability during game week.

In the first example, Chicago scores enough to cash its team-total Over in a loss. In the second, the Bears win outright and still finish below their team total.

NFL Team Total Example

Bears Team Total · 23.5 Points

Use Chicago’s final score to grade this ticket.

Selected teamChicago Bears

23.5

Example price-110

↕ Chicago needs 24 or more for the Over and 23 or fewer for the Under.

▲ Over 23.5

Wins in a Bears loss

24Bears
final points

Chicago scores 24 in a 27–24 loss. The Over wins.

▼ Under 23.5

Wins in a Bears win

23Bears
final points

Chicago scores 23 in a 23–20 win. The Under wins.

① Read the teamFind Chicago’s score.

② Check the lineThe threshold is 23.5.

③ Grade the ticket24 or more goes Over. 23 or fewer goes Under.

What Could Change the Bills at Broncos Over/Under?

Pick status: Pass. If you expect one offense to drive the scoring, compare its team total with the game total once both are available. At an illustrative game total of 46.5, a 24–23 final goes over and a 24–22 final goes under. Recheck the Denver wind forecast and offensive injuries before projecting either team’s points.

In a 24–22 Denver win, the Broncos go Over 22.5 while the game goes Under 46.5. Denver scores 24, but the two teams combine for just 46. Check which total is on your ticket before grading it.

NFL Team Total Example

Broncos Team Total · 22.5 Points

Use Denver’s final score to grade this ticket.

Selected teamDenver Broncos

22.5

Example price-110

↕ Denver needs 23 or more for the Over and 22 or fewer for the Under.

▲ Over 22.5

Wins in a Broncos loss

23Broncos
final points

Denver scores 23 in a 24–23 loss. The Over wins.

▼ Under 22.5

Wins in a Broncos win

22Broncos
final points

Denver scores 22 in a 22–20 win. The Under wins.

① Read the teamFind Denver’s score.

② Check the lineThe threshold is 22.5.

③ Grade the ticket23 or more goes Over. 22 or fewer goes Under.

How Should You Compare Rams at Seahawks Moneyline Prices?

Pick status: Pass. Compare the price of backing Seattle outright with the margin required by its spread. For receiving props, check route participation and targets before pricing a yardage over. A playoff rematch gives you a game to study. Confirm current roles before applying anything from that game to the Christmas matchup.

In the 24–23 Seattle win, a Seahawks moneyline ticket would win while the Seattle team-total Over would lose. If your read is that Seattle will win a close, low-scoring game, those two markets express different bets.

NFL Team Total Example

Seahawks Team Total · 24.5 Points

Use Seattle’s final score to grade this ticket.

Selected teamSeattle Seahawks

24.5

Example price-110

↕ Seattle needs 25 or more for the Over and 24 or fewer for the Under.

▲ Over 24.5

Wins in a Seahawks loss

27Seahawks
final points

Seattle scores 27 in a 28–27 loss. The Over wins.

▼ Under 24.5

Wins in a Seahawks win

24Seahawks
final points

Seattle scores 24 in a 24–23 win. The Under wins.

① Read the teamFind Seattle’s score.

② Check the lineThe threshold is 24.5.

③ Grade the ticket25 or more goes Over. 24 or fewer goes Under.

How Do You Evaluate Texans at Eagles on Christmas Eve?

Pick status: Pass. Check each team’s previous kickoff, travel and injury report before assuming a rest advantage. Compare the side and total separately once Houston–Philadelphia lines appear. Keep Thursday’s stake inside the same holiday limit if you plan to bet Friday’s games as well.

Three touchdowns with three successful extra points add up to 21. That leaves Philadelphia Under 21.5 in the second example, even though the Eagles win by four. If you expect Philadelphia to score around 21, pay close attention to whether the available team total is 20.5 or 21.5.

NFL Team Total Example

Eagles Team Total · 21.5 Points

Use Philadelphia’s final score to grade this ticket.

Selected teamPhiladelphia Eagles

21.5

Example price-110

↕ Philadelphia needs 22 or more for the Over and 21 or fewer for the Under.

▲ Over 21.5

Wins in an Eagles loss

24Eagles
final points

Philadelphia scores 24 in a 27–24 loss. The Over wins.

▼ Under 21.5

Wins in an Eagles win

21Eagles
final points

Philadelphia scores 21 in a 21–17 win. The Under wins.

① Read the teamFind Philadelphia’s score.

② Check the lineThe threshold is 21.5.

③ Grade the ticket22 or more goes Over. 21 or fewer goes Under.

When Does a Better Price Change a Christmas Pick?

Start with the same spread at two prices. Suppose you give a hypothetical favorite at -2.5 a 54% chance to cover.

Next, check whether the spread moved too. At -3.5, a three-point win becomes a loss, so recalculate your cover probability. Record the spread, acceptable price and time checked. See how the NFL picks and predictions guide ties matchup analysis to a line.

After kickoff, compare the number and price you took with the final pregame quote for the same market. The NFL closing line value guide shows how to record that comparison.

How Do NFL Spreads, Moneylines and Totals Settle?

Once you’ve checked the price, check what the ticket needs to win. In this example, the favorite wins 24–21.

Payout example: A winning $100 straight bet at -110 earns $90.91 in profit and returns $190.91 including the stake. For more examples, see the MyBookie Betting Academy and the NFL betting guide.

Which NFL Christmas Day Player Props Should You Check?

Next, check the stat named on the ticket. These examples show how common markets grade. Check the MyBookie NFL props board for posted markets and prices.

Before pricing a passing-yard Over, estimate pass attempts. For a reception prop, start with expected targets.

For more examples of how passing yards, receptions and touchdown markets work, see NFL prop bets explained.

How Do First and Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bets Differ?

Suppose a quarterback throws the game’s first touchdown to Receiver A. Later, Receiver B catches a touchdown pass.

How Do Team Totals Differ From Game Totals?

Now use a 24–22 final. The winning team scores 24, and the game finishes with 46 combined points.

How Do First-Half, Second-Half and Live NFL Lines Work?

Overtime example: Suppose a separate game has 18 second-half points in regulation and three more in overtime. MyBookie counts 21 points for its halftime total, so Over 20.5 wins.

For more examples of how scoring after halftime affects a ticket, see the NFL second-half betting guide.

Live betting example: If the MyBookie live betting board moves from Over 42.5 to Over 44.5, a game that finishes with 44 points goes from a winning example to a losing one. Check the clock, score, line and price before submitting, then verify what the accepted ticket shows.

How Do You Build a Christmas Day Parlay or Same-Game Parlay?

Start with the games you want to bet. To combine one pick from each Christmas Day matchup, build a three-leg parlay. To pair two markets from a single matchup, build a same-game parlay. The lines below are hypothetical. Check the bet slip to see which selections you can combine.

In the same-game example, a 20-yard completion to that receiver adds 20 yards to both players’ totals. That shared outcome is an example of NFL same-game parlay correlation. Each leg still has its own line to clear.

Extra example: If the quarterback finishes with 260 passing yards and the receiver finishes with 62 receiving yards, the quarterback leg wins and the receiver leg loses. The same-game parlay loses because it needs both Overs to hit.

Before placing either ticket, review the combined odds in the bet slip and check how the applicable rules handle a push or voided leg.

How Do You Bet on NFL Christmas Games Online at MyBookie?

Here’s what a hypothetical $10 spread ticket looks like from selection to confirmation.

1. First, find the matchup. Open the NFL board and select the Christmas game.
2. Next, choose the market. For this example, select a full-game spread of -2.5 at -110.
3. Then, enter the stake. A $10 stake at -110 would return $19.09 if it wins, including $9.09 in profit.
4. Finally, review and confirm. Check the team, period, spread, odds and stake. After submitting, verify that the ticket was accepted.

Holiday budget example: If your spending limit is $30 across both days and you risk $10 on Christmas Eve, you have $20 left for Christmas Day under that limit.

Funding example: If you plan to fund your account with Bitcoin, check the supported asset, network, fees and processing terms under MyBookie banking options. The accepted ticket price determines the potential betting payout.

CHRISTMAS BET-SIZING EXAMPLE

One $30 Betting Limit for Four Christmas Games

Set one limit for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Then subtract each stake as you place it. The bars show the share of your $30 limit used so far, rounded to the nearest percent.

Christmas Eve · Texans at Eagles $10 Stake $10 used · $20 left

Christmas Day · Packers at Bears $5 Stake $15 used · $15 left

Christmas Day · Bills at Broncos $5 Stake $20 used · $10 left

Christmas Night · Rams at Seahawks Pass · $0 Stake $20 used · $10 left

Check the Price Before You Bet the Holiday Slate

Write down the line and price you’re willing to take. If either moves beyond your limit, pass on the ticket.

 

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