Updated: January 21, 2026
Week 14 of the NFL season is packed with tight spreads, playoff implications, and some eyebrow-raising public money trends. Whether you're a sharp bettor or just looking for an edge, the wagering data from BetUS Sportsbook offers real insight into how the market is shaping up across all major matchups.
Let’s break it down—game by game.
🏈 Thursday Night: Detroit Lions vs Dallas Cowboys
- Opening Line: Lions -5½ / -160 ML / Total 53½
- Most Public Money:
- Spread: Cowboys 58.70%
- Money Line: Cowboys 80.00%
- Total: Over 78.05%
Insight:
Despite Detroit being the favorites, the public is heavy on Dallas, especially on the moneyline. With 80% ML action, this could signal a classic fade-the-public scenario if line movement doesn’t follow.
🏈 Sunday Morning: Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
- Opening Line: Dolphins -3 / -150 ML / Total 41½
- Most Public Money:
- Spread: Dolphins 58.46%
- Money Line: Jets 72.22%
- Total: Over 58.33%
Insight:
A rare split—Jets getting the moneyline love, while the Dolphins dominate the spread. This could suggest belief in a Jets upset, but not enough confidence to cover.
🏈 Sunday Early: Seattle Seahawks vs Atlanta Falcons
- Opening Line: Seahawks -7½ / -405 ML / Total 43½
- Most Public Money:
- Spread: Seahawks 75.61%
- Money Line: Seahawks 80.00%
- Total: Under 86.36%
Insight:
Seattle is a public darling here across both spread and ML, but an overwhelming 86% of total bettors are on the UNDER—indicating expectations for a low-scoring affair despite a dominant favorite.
🏈 Sunday Afternoon: Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
- Opening Line: Packers -6½ / -240 ML / Total 45½
- Most Public Money:
- Spread: Bears 71.79%
- Money Line: Bears 85.71%
- Total: Over 54.55%
Insight:
Heavy support for Chicago on both the spread and moneyline, despite being the underdogs. If the line doesn’t shift toward the Bears, this could suggest sharp money on the Packers.
🏈 Sunday Afternoon: LA Rams vs Arizona Cardinals
- Opening Line: Rams -9½ / -385 ML / Total 47½
- Most Public Money:
- Spread: Rams 66.67%
- Money Line: Rams 72.73%
- Total: Over 66.67%
Insight:
Heavy public lean on the Rams and the Over, pointing to expectations of a comfortable home win. Potentially good for a correlated parlay—but consider value if Arizona starts fast.
🏈 Sunday Night: Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans
- Opening Line: Chiefs -5½ / -195 ML / Total 42½
- Most Public Money:
- Spread: Chiefs 51.32%
- Money Line: Texans 71.43%
- Total: Over 85.71%
Insight:
A rare split: Texans take the ML, while Chiefs get more spread action. Combine that with a sky-high total OVER play (85%+), and we’re looking at a potential shootout with upset risk.
🏈 Monday Night: Philadelphia Eagles vs LA Chargers
- Opening Line: Eagles -2½ / -170 ML / Total 44½
- Most Public Money:
- Spread: Eagles 62.71%
- Money Line: Eagles 54.55%
- Total: Over 100.00%
Insight:
Total unanimity on the OVER (100%), and Eagles are a clear public side across both spread and moneyline. Might be a trap game if Chargers open strong or if line movement doesn’t reflect betting volume.
📊 What This Means for Bettors
Here are three angles you can use this data for:
1. Fade the Public (When It’s Extreme)
Games like Dallas vs Detroit or Bears vs Packers where public action is above 70–80% could be ripe for contrarian plays, especially if line movement stagnates.
2. Watch for Reverse Line Movement
If a team is getting hammered publicly but the line moves the opposite way, that’s a sharp signal. Keep an eye on Chicago, Dallas, and Houston games for this trend.
3. Correlate Spread and Totals
When both a team and the over are heavily favored (like the Rams or Chiefs games), consider parlaying them for increased value—or fading both for long-odds underdog value.
🧾 Final Thoughts: Bet With Insight, Not Emotion
Week 14 offers a lot of emotional matchups, but smart money follows the data. By combining public action percentages with line analysis, you can build a clearer picture of where the true value lies.
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👉 Check out BetUS Sportsbook and get your NFL bets in for Week 14.
