2025 NFL Week 15 Preview

For some, the fantasy football playoffs have begun. For others, this week could be the difference between post season glory or starting to look towards next season.

There’s also probably some real world football implications with this weeks’ matchups too but we all know which one is way more important.

The Bye weeks are done and we have a full slate of games once again. As the playoffs get ever so closer, these games should heat up too.

Here’s where I’ve landed for Week 15 of the NFL Season.

With the Panthers hot on their tail in the NFC South, the Buccaneers need to really pull their finger out if they want to play post season football.

It appears that everything is coming up Milhouse for the Buccs on Primetime this week with Mike Evans and Jalen McMillan both coming off IR. This is the first time the Buccaneers have had Evans, McMillan, Godwin and Egbuka all active this season and I predict that Baker should air that thing out to beat the Falcons.

I have seen nothing from ATL that gives me confidence in this one. Back Bijan for a TD if you really need to.

SGM: Buccs -4.5, Baker Mayfield 250+ Passing Yards, Mike Evans Anytime TD @ $7.64

One of the great “thank god this matchup is hidden on Redzone” matchups.

The Texans are hitting form at the right time of the year and while the Cards have had a few fantasy relevant players. They’re still on a five game losing streak and are $5.00 head to head for a reason.

I don’t want to spend too much time and energy on this one, put me down for a big day from Woody Marks.

SGM: Texans -9.5, Woody Marks 70+ Rushing Yards, Woody Marks Anytime TD @ $3.72

Two teams on monster losing streaks battling it out for potentially the first overall draft pick next season.

You’d think the return of Jaxson Dart should be the difference maker in this one, the Giants are coming off the bye too.

I think I’m looking at the unders here and will be shouting “WHO?” when they show someone like Daniel Bellinger scoring a TD on Redzone. (That is not a tip).

Bet: Under 47 Points @ $1.90

My god these matchups are stinkers this week. Philly are starting to fumble their way to the finish line after a dismal showing last week on primetime and I’m also really struggling to say something nice about the Raiders.

Philly should bounce back here, they’ve got far too many weapons not to run all over the Raiders. Let’s get a big Saquon game.

SGM: Eagles -11.5, Saquon Barkley 90+ Rushing Yards, Saquon Barkley Anytime Touchdown @ $4.08

Can I be as bold to say, Game of the week? Josh Allen and the Bills head to Gillette to try and take down Drake “Drake Maye” Maye and the Pats.

Pats are outsiders once again here and I reckon that’s SILLY. They’re fresh off a bye, they’re at home and they’ve had time to scheme against a divisional rival who only just beat the Bengals last week.

Pats look value to me.

SGM: Patriots H2H, Drake Maye 250+ Passing Yards, Drake Maye 2+ Passing TDs @ $3.95

KC might be on the verge of missing the playoffs and I think this game against the Chargers could be closer than the bookies think.

Herbert showed up in a big way last week meanwhile Mahomes and the Chiefs looked absolutely lost against the Texans.

Chargers upset? I’m in.

Bet: Chargers H2H @ $3.00

Jags 14+

Bet: Jags 14+ @ $1.77

Joe Burrow being back for the Bengals has been huge. They’re 1-1 and were very close to upsetting the Bills last week. They need to go on a run (and need some miracles) if they are to make the playoffs but I believe they can do it.

The Ravens are very beatable, Joe is at home. He cooks this weekend.

Upset Alert.

SGM: Bengals H2H, Joe Burrow 275+ Passing Yards, Ja’Marr Chase Anytime Touchdown @ $4.57

Two young QBs with a lot of doubters will do battle in this one. Caleb v Shedeur.

While Chicago have been incredible so far this year. Caleb’s QB play has been very inconsistent. He has an huge opportunity here to ball out on a Browns secondary that I personally don’t rate.

A secondary I do rate however is the Bears and while Shedeur has lit up teams since getting that starting job. He’s going to have his work cut out for him in this one.

SGM: Bears -7.5, Caleb Williams 250+ Passing Yards @ $6.13

Don’t spend too much time on this one. The 9ers will do bad bad things to the Titans

Bet: 49ers -12.5 @ $1.90

Another matchup that we could call game of the week. Stafford and Goff will do battle in against their former teams.

The Carolina Panthers proved to everyone that the Rams are beatable and the Lions need to do more if they’re to get into the post season. This one for me boils down to who wants it more and I am talking myself into the upset.

Bet: Lions H2H @ $2.95

I can’t believe we’re about to see Phil Rivers play once again.

It’s absurd to me how quickly the Colts have fallen. They were once on top of the Super Bowl futures market, how far can they fall after they lose to the Seahawks here?

Please don’t hurt Rivers, he’s just got off the couch.

Bet: Seahawks -13.5 @ $1.90

The Panthers can sense a playoff berth, granted they have to play the Buccaneers twice in a few weeks but a win here against a Saints side that has no identity at all would do them wonders.

What version of Bryce Young will we get? That’s one of the questions I ask myself every Monday morning. I believe we see him carve up New Orleans.

SGM: Panthers -2.5, Bryce Young 200+ Passing Yards, Bryce Young 2+ Passing Touchdowns @ $5.75

The Broncos are at home, one a 10 game winning streak and are currently $2.10 outsiders. Value?!?!?!

Love and the Packers are heating up but I think this Denver D could be this difference maker here. I think the upset just makes sense for me.

Bet: Denver Broncos H2H

I have significant shares in Justin Jefferson this year from a fantasy football perspective and I hate everything about the Vikings at this very point in time.

Cowboys to cover, unders for Jjettas and the trade Jefferson to Buffalo next season please

SGM: Cowboys -6, Justin Jefferson Under 57.5 Receiving Yards, George Pickens Anytime Touchdown @ $5.44

Call me crazy but the Dolphins are heating up. This could be another upset game here.

De’Von Achane is one to watch in this game. If he’s out I will jump over to the Steelers but if Achane is full go. I like him and the Dolphins to have a good day.

The Steelers are exactly who they are every single season but the Dolphins are all of a sudden very frisky after a poor start to the season.

Bet: Miami Dolphins H2H @ $2.55

2024

The bye weeks are done and we have 64 games to sort out the NFL playoff race on the road to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX.

There is also the small matter of the order at the top of the NFL Draft but that is less fun because it features all of the disappointing teams.

Week 15 brings us a massive morning of games with the late morning window featuring a pair of blockbusters kicking off simultaneously.

Detroit hosts Buffalo at Ford Field while at the same time the two Pennsylvania teams face off in Philadelphia with both sides battling for playoff seeding.

Check out who we are backing in our full preview below.

Seemingly out of nowhere, the 49ers found a way to look like their 2023 selves last week, demolishing the Chicago Bears.

However they have had moments like that this season already and failed to back it up.

Coming off a win, they have lost to Minnesota, lost at home to Arizona, lost at home to Kansas City (the Chiefs biggest win of the year to date), beat Tampa and lost at home to Seattle.

LA is very much coming into form, going 6-2 since their bye week and winning the game of the season against Buffalo last week, putting up a season high 44 points.

Given the differing trajectories of the two teams, it is a big surprise to see San Francisco favoured, especially at home and knowing the Rams won the first meeting between these teams 27-24 in Week 3.

Let’s back another big day for Stafford and company in an upset win as they keep rolling on the road.

SGM: LA Rams to Win, Matthew Stafford 250+ Passing Yards, Puka Nacua Anytime TD @ $6.70

Here we have the biggest line of the 2024 NFL season, with the Ravens favoured over two touchdowns against a hapless Giants team.

Baltimore needed their bye last week in the worst possible way, coming off a brutal stretch of draining games and their team needed a chance to freshen up.

Even if the visitors are a bit slow out of the blocks, the Giants are not really in a position to take advantage of it with a bad roster that is depleted by injuries.

Best case for them this is close at halftime before Lamar Jackson and Derrick henry remember they are proper superstars and the Ravens run away with it.

Baltimore to Cover -16 @ $1.90

There is still some life left in the Cincinnati Bengals, although probably not much after just holding off the Dallas Cowboys to move to 5-8.

Heading into this week’s games they have a slim chance of making the playoffs if they win and a few other AFC teams stumble, but at this point it’s more about job preservation for the coaching staff.

Thankfully for Zac Taylor and his assistants they have a pretty easy assignment this week heading to Tennessee.

Last week’s abysmal showing against the Jaguars confirmed just how awful this team is and they are no better than their 3-10 record.

With Cincinnati still having some motivation they should win this game and cover the spread.

Cincinnati to Cover -5 @ $1.90

For the first time in an eternity, the Carolina Panthers are favoured in an NFL regular season game.

You just know there are those in Cowboys HQ, including owner Jerry Jones, who will see this as a slap in the face for his team.

But after another mistake riddled performance cost them against Cincinnati last week, it’s also hard to argue against.

Even though the Panthers have won five games since the start of the 2023 season, they are finally starting to show a bit of promise thanks to the improvement of Bryce Young.

Close losses still count as losses but they put some fear into Kansas City, Tampa and Philadelphia in the last few weeks.

If Dallas has that same fear they might somehow find a way to give up a touchdown by blocking a field goal Leon Lett style.

Carolina to Cover -3 @ $1.98

As funny as it would be, Jameis Winston and the Cleveland Browns are not beating the Kansas City Chiefs this weekend.

But they are going to be able to give them a tough time when they take to the field.

Mostly because the Chiefs are really struggling in pass protection, especially at the tackle positions.

Which means they are going to have to keep extra players in, further limiting their already short staffed set of pass catchers or risk Garrett folding Patrick Mahomes in half.

That should be enough for the Browns to stay in touch, either through disruption or multiple sacks but the Chiefs will find a way like they always do… potentially through a Jameis Winston pick-six.

Kansas City to Win by 1-13 Points @ $2.20

This might be one of the toughest games to pick this weekend solely because you can argue that both of these teams are really good, while also arguing they have horrifically underachieved.

Neither side has been healthy for large stretches this season but they have still had the talent on the field to produce.

If a winner has to be selected here, Houston at home seems to make more sense but it would be with the smallest possible amount of confidence.

We should see some touchdowns in this game though with both teams capable of scoring 30 points on a good day (which have been few and far between).

Both teams love to get their running backs involved in the red zone so look for them combined with Nico Collins who has the speed to get behind Miami’s secondary for a big play in the touchdown combo market.

De’Von Achane, Joe Mixon & Nico Collins to Combine for 3+ Touchdowns @ $2.25

There are three types of people that will be watching this game, the first are the fans of both teams that could not make alternate arrangements and the second group will be made up of those watching the game out of professional obligation like the commentators and reporters.

The third group will be the truly committed punters who managed to find something to back in this market because finding a recommended play here was not easy.

Both are officially eliminated from playoff contention, have endured subpar quarterback play and would probably prefer to lose for their draft stock.

There is a genuine question over whether or not the Jags will be able to score an offensive touchdown in this game and for that reason alone, the under might be the best bet in a market of slim pickings.

Under 40.5 Points @ $1.90

In 2012, Washington went to New Orleans in Week 1 to debut their brand new rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III.

That introduction to the NFL could not have gone much better for RG3, throwing for 320 yards and two touchdowns while also adding 42 more yards on the ground as the visitors won 40-32.

All of this is just a roundabout way of getting to the point for this game, which is that the Commanders’ new rookie phenom Jayden Daniels might be in for a similar day against the Saints.

Coming off their bye, the rookie and his teammates got the chance to freshen up before resuming their playoff push while the 5-8 Saints are now just playing out the string.

Especially with Derek Carr likely to miss the game with a concussion and/or injury to his non-throwing hand.

Might also be worth loading up on the Commanders player markets.

Washington to Cover -7.5 @ $1.94

A week after just losing the game of the year in LA, the Bills head to Detroit for another hotly anticipated contest against the NFC leading Lions.

With both sides desperately fighting for playoff positioning, neither can afford to drop this game and the desperation should result in an back and forth affair with plenty of touchdowns.

There are plenty of standout candidates on both teams to back in the market and there are multiple combinations to go with, but I’ll stick with the running backs for this bet.

David Montgomery might be losing touches to Jahmyr Gibbs but when they need a battering ram down by the goal line he is the go-to guy.

For Buffalo, James Cook had his short yardage touchdowns scored by Josh Allen last week, but he has not been kept out of the end zone in consecutive weeks so he is the play for the Bills.

SGM: David Montgomery and James Cook Anytime Touchdown Scorers @ $3.57

One of the few teams that could still catch the Denver Broncos in the race for an AFC Wild Card is the Indianapolis Colts (who might also be harbouring dreams of pinching the division from Houston).

What makes this a very tough task for the Colts is that every time the Broncos have given up over 20 points in a game, their defence has responded in a big way the next time they took the field.

In Week 1 they gave up 26 to Seattle and followed that up with 13 points against Pittsburgh, Week 6 saw them let up 23 to the Chargers before giving up 10 to the Saints the next week.

Baltimore shredded them for 41 points in Week 9 and they backed that up with 16 points (in a loss) against Kansas City.

Anthony Richardson’s all or nothing style of quarterback play does not match up well with the Broncos ball hawking defence either and he is likely going to throw a couple of passes to the defenders.

Back Denver’s defence to get them over the line.

Denver to Cover -4 @ $1.90

New England has not been the most interesting team to watch this season, but rookie quarterback Drake Maye has brought a bit of life to that team.

This weekend will tell us a lot about how they are going to close out the season and the potential job security of Jerod Mayo.

If the Patriots fall in a heap and lose to a battling Cardinals side, they are going to be in for a rough finish but if they can show signs of life, Mayo should be back for 2025.

Arizona basically conceded the NFC West last week with their limp showing against Seattle and you can’t help but wonder if this team is planning their end of season holidays after that defeat.

Their scoring has dried up since their bye and nobody has answered the call of duty when in possession.

If either team reaches 20 points they will win this game.

Under 46 Points @ $1.90

The other blockbuster game in the 8:25am window is the battle for Pennsylvania bragging rights.

Philadelphia can clinch the NFC East with a win and Washington loss, while Pittsburgh can book their spot in the playoffs with a win or Miami loss but not the AFC North under any scenario.

Both teams have showcased their defensive muscle at different points this season, but with the way each offence is playing, the total looks way too low at 42.5 points.

Philly has scored 20 points in their last nine games, all wins, while the Steelers have put up 44 in Cincinnati and 27 at home to Cleveland in their last two games.

This has the feel of a last team to score wins game but we should easily see this total hit unless a massive weather event unfolds in the next few days.

Over 42.5 Points @ $1.90

Were it not for the two heavyweight battles taking place at the same time, this game would be getting a lot more attention and deservedly so.

Both the Chargers and Buccaneers are seemingly playoff bound and certainly capable of causing havoc once they get into January’s tournament.

There is a case for both teams but the one for the Chargers is just stronger at the moment.

Tampa has won its last three but this is their longest road trip of the season heading all the way from the east coast to the west.

Plus, they were a long way off their best against Vegas last week, committing three turnovers and only really winning because the Raiders are just not that good.

Meanwhile, the Chargers tend to respond to defeat quite well, going 3-1 off a loss.

It might be pretty but the Chargers should be able to make enough plays to see off the Bucs.

LA Chargers to Cover -3 @ $1.94

Another game that despite the disparity in the market, is closer to a toss up in terms of who will win.

Perhaps that makes the Seahawks, who are riding a four-game winning streak out of their bye, the value pick.

But that streak has not seem them face a team as good as the 9-4 Packers, who would be leading the NFC South, West and AFC South with that record.

Instead they are third in the NFC North and looking to at least compete for a Wild Card spot.

What leaps out in this market is the chance to back Josh Jacobs to have a good day on the ground.

Seattle’s run defence has been hit and miss this season and Jacobs is coming off a three touchdown day against the Lions last week.

He could have another strong performance against the Seahawks regardless of the final score.

SGM: Josh Jacobs 80+ Rushing Yards & Anytime Touchdown @ $3.02

There was a stat making the rounds last weekend where at one point in their game, the San Francisco 49ers had over 300 yards of total offence and the Bears had two.

Not two touchdowns, not even two first downs, just two yards of total offence, if you are an average sized person, lay down and the distance from your feet to the top of your head is about as far as the Bears had moved.

Just to add to their misery, the Bears now face a Vikings defence that is one of, if not the best in the league and they just intercepted Kirk Cousins four times.

That does not bode well for Caleb Williams, especially given Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ ability to get all sorts of pressure on rookie quarterbacks.

Sam Darnold had a season best performance last week for the Vikings, throwing five touchdowns and he will have plenty of opportunities to feed Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison.

Long story short, Vikings to win, probably by a lot.

Minnesota to Cover -7 @ $1.94

We’ve got plenty of great games this week and this is… definitely not one of them.

It’s a real shame this has been put in a primetime window because the few remaining viewers that have not realised how bad the Raiders are and how Kirk Cousins might be past it, will have their bubble burst.

The only hope is that these teams play equally rubbish and it at least sets up for the close finish we won’t get in the Vikings game.

Of course if neither team can score then it is bound to be close at least.

Under 44 Points @ $1.90

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2023

With four weeks remaining this NFL season, 30 teams are still alive in the playoff race and 24 are within one game of each of the spots.

The byes are finished for season 2023 and Week 15 offers a full slate of games including a Sunday triple header for the Aussie fans that features games with massive implications across both conferences.

It leads into a huge Monday morning that is headlined by Buffalo hosting Dallas with those teams coming off massive wins and looking to keep their momentum going.

There’s a whole lot on the line and we’ve got you covered with our Ladbrokes NFL preview and best bets below!

This has the makings of the perfect Friday game for the work Christmas lunch as the Raiders and Chargers are both four games away from starting their end of season vacations.

In the last two weeks, the Chargers scored six in a win at the Patriots before scoring seven points in a loss at home to Denver.

To make matters worse, Justin Herbert is out for the season with a broken finger and Keenan Allen is also going to miss this game with injury so it’s hard to see them being more productive with Easton Stick throwing it to Josh Palmer and Jaylen Guyton.

Vegas on the other hand managed to lose a 3-0 game against the Vikings last week and they have stalled in the teens in ten other games this season so we’re not exactly in for an offensive explosion.

This might be the toughest game of the season to find any value in because both teams are so bad they might accidentally give up enough points to hit the over, but there is no reason to back either group head to head on in the line market.

Not to mention the obvious risk of backing a touchdown scorer on two offences who would struggle to find the end zone playing against a set of traffic cones.

That means it might be time to get a bit creative and back some player yardage markets since we’re not going to see 20 three and outs against these defences.

Austin Ekeler will be shouldering a big workload with Stick checking down an awful lot so let’s back his over for the Chargers with the largely quarterback-proof duo of Jakobi Meyers and Davante Adams to team up for some

SGM: Austin Ekeler 30+ Receiving Yards, Jakobi Meyers and Davante Adams to have 150+ Combined Receiving Yards @ $8.37

Sunday morning kicks off with a battle between teams that have left fans asking “are they really still in playoff contention?”

Cincinnati is one of half a dozen 7-6 teams in the AFC, only on the outside due to tiebreakers and the Vikings are also at 7-6 and a game clear of the chasing pack as they currently occupy the NFC’s sixth seed.

Minnesota won last week by putting up a score more akin to an MLS game which has prompted a quarterback change, with Nick Mullens set to start in place of the ineffective Josh Dobbs.

Despite taking a hard hit which ended his game early, Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson is set to play this weekend which will let us see two of the game’s premiere pass catchers facing off.

Let’s jump on the over and back those two receivers to go off as they are more than capable of doing.

SGM: Over 40.5 Points and Ja’Marr Chase / Justin Jefferson to have 150+ Combined Receiving Yards and 2+ Combined Touchdowns @ $5.70

The winner of this game will remain in possession of an AFC wild card spot so despite their respective struggles, there is plenty on the line for these teams.

Indianapolis has been one of the more surprising teams this season, staying competitive despite all sorts of injuries and drama and it looks like they are catching the Steelers in a bad spot.

Even though the visitors will have had an extra couple of days to prepare for this one coming off their Thursday Night Football loss to New England, but it seems like this is a team destined to collapse.

Defensively their star studded unit is really starting to battle injuries and on offence they are a frustrating mix of ineptitude at some positions and incompetence at others.

Gardner Minshew has thrown for over 200 yards in his last three starts and is playing with plenty of confidence so I’ll jump on him to pass the Colts to a much needed home victory.

SGM: Indianapolis to Win, Gardner Minshew 200+ Passing Yards @ $2.21

Detroit is in freefall at the moment with two losses from their last three and we are now a long way removed from their last convincing performance.

The market is still giving them plenty of respect against a feisty Denver team that has won six of their last seven to vault their way back into playoff positioning.

Despite the opposite trajectories of these teams, Detroit is still the favourite and I’m happy to chase a bit of value here taking on the team trending downwards.

One big part of Detroit’s struggles has been an offence that has committed at least three turnovers in four of their last six games which plays perfectly into the hands of an opportunistic Denver defence.

They have forced a turnover in each of their seven wins and multiple turnovers in six of those games, so if Jared Goff and company can’t protect the ball, it could be a long night for them.

Denver to Win @ $2.75

In a season where half the league is trying to claim the worst injury luck, Cleveland may have the most concrete case considering the lengthy list of unavailable players on their roster.

Despite their horrendous fortune keeping players healthy, they have still managed to pile together an 8-5 record but they might have reached breaking point with the latest additions to injured reserve.

They won’t have it easy this weekend against a Bears team that is on the rise and a group of players desperately trying to preserve their jobs for 2024.

With Cleveland on the verge of collapse and the Bears having nothing to lose, I’ll take the value o the visitors.

Chicago to Win @ $2.45

Carolina is probably going to find a way to win a game over the next four weeks and this game against Atlanta might be their best remaining opportunity.

However when they win, it’s a bet I’m happy to be wrong on because at some point they just don’t have the talent to get behind.

Granted Atlanta has the talent but their mismanagement of Bijan Robinson, Kyle Pitts and Drake London has been there for all to see and while they should win this one, it will be much harder than it needs to be.

Atlanta to Cover -3 @ $1.90

The pettiness is off the charts in Titans HQ, with the team opting to wear their Houston Oilers throwbacks against the team that took their place in the Space City six years after their departure for Nashville.

Some may feel that the Texans should be the team donning the classic throwbacks but this does make the back story behind this AFC South rivalry a little bit more intriguing.

The same cannot be said for this game with Houston likely to be without rookie phenom CJ Stroud whose bubble burst in New Jersey last weekend with his worst day as a pro ending with an injury.

Titans running back Derrick Henry loves tormenting the Texans and even though he is having a down year by his standards, he is set for a huge day on the ground.

In his last five starts against the Texans, he has averaged 28.6 carries for 203.6 yards and two touchdowns per game and he looks primed for another big day, which is what the play for his game is backing.

SGM: Tennessee Win, Derrick Henry 100+ Yards and Anytime Touchdown

An angry Kansas City team will head to New England looking end a wretched four game run that has seem them suddenly fall into a battle for the AFC West title.

Three losses in four weeks is not a good run of form for anyone, let alone the one-time Super Bowl favourites and it is starting to feel like this is not going to be their year.

On the plus side, New England remains flat out awful this year and that win in Pittsburgh last week was more down to the Steelers choking than anything the Patriots did.

Despite having some of the lowest points totals in NFL history the Patriots have hit the under 10 times in 13 games and the Chiefs have do so nine times so let’s pair up the Chiefs and the under.

Kansas City to Win and Under 37.5 Points @ $2.30

It feels like the Giants and Saints are much closer than a Saints -6 line would suggest.

Sure the home team is coming off a dominant 28-6 win over Carolina, but the Giants have at least shown an ability to complete a pass which is something that only sparingly applies to the Panthers.

Not to mention the Saints are very shorthanded and the Giants defence should be able to capitalise on an offence that has had their problems this season.

Even if New Orleans does find a way to win, I can’t see it being by multiple scores and there is an argument to take the Giants outright.

NY Giants to Cover +6 @ $1.90

One good game does not make a season and I’m not buying into the Jets suddenly turning a corner with Zac Wilson.

Miami might be a bit shorthanded here with a number of key defenders and receiver Tyreek Hill out injured but it should not slow down the Dolphins offence too much with Raheem Moestert, Devon Achane and Jaylen Waddle still available.

However those defensive absences might allow the Jets to hang around a little bit longer before Miami finds a way to pull away and take a step closer to their first division title since 2008.

Miami to Cover -8.5 and Over 37.5 @ $3.60

Following their impressive collapse on Monday Night Football, Green Bay has to find a way to bounce back as they take on Tampa Bay.

Despite having a 6-7 record, Tampa is actually leading the NFC South thanks to a tiebreaker edge over Atlanta and New Orleans so they have plenty of reason to play well here.

However since their bye they have won just one game outside of their division and it looks like that division is the only way they are going to find a way into the postseason.

Green Bay has been solid at home, going 4-2 at Lambeau Field with three of those wins coming by single score margins.

It might not be pretty but I’m siding with the Pack at home.

Green Bay to Win by 1-13 @ $2.35

This is one of the easier decisions of the week, with Arizona happy to lose this game to preserve their top three draft pick position and San Francisco rolling to the playoffs.

The 49ers are a wagon and as long as they can keep Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams and Christian McCaffrey healthy, not many teams are going to be able to stop them.

All five of their wins since the bye have been by double digits and they have the confidence of belting Arizona 35-16 before this run began, this one won’t be close.

San Francisco to Win by 14+ @ $1.92

Here’s another game where there is a mutually beneficial result is there for both teams as the Rams are chasing a playoff spot and the Commanders are eyeing off the draft.

Washington limped into their bye with four straight wins and their offence faltering after their high flying theatrics to start the season.

Running back Brian Robinson might be back in the lineup after spending the bye week recuperating from an injury which should help them return to a slightly more balanced approach.

However the Rams look like they are more than capable of scoring 30 points any given week when their playmaking trio is available and LA should be able to win a high scoring encounter.

LA Rams to Win and Over 50.5 Points @ $2.50

Lost in the hubbub over Kadarius Toney’s boneheaded offside penalty last week is the much needed win for Buffalo that kept their playoff hopes intact.

Coming out of their bye at 6-6 and facing a rocky run home, the struggling Bills could not afford to drop that game and this is a huge one for their confidence as they prepare to navigate their final few assignments.

A loss at home to Dallas is not going to be the end of the world but it is also not something they will be happy with and it will be interesting to see how the red hot Cowboys handle their first road game in almost a month.

They established their Super Bowl credentials with a trio of big wins at home against Washington, Seattle and Philadelphia and the momentum is firmly at their back, but they have gone 3-3 outside of Texas.

It looks like the market has slightly overreacted to the Bills win and they are not quite at a point where I’m willing to say they are back.

The value on Dallas is too good to pass up.

Dallas to Win @ $2.15

Coming off a dramatic overtime win at home over the Rams, the Ravens now have a chance to eliminate the Jaguars from the race for the first seed in the AFC when they face off in Monday’s feature game.

Not only that, Lamar Jackson is making his case to win a second MVP award and is coming off one of his best days for the season, throwing for 300 yards and three touchdowns plus running for another 70 yards against the Rams.

Jacksonville has had their issues defensively in the last two weeks, giving up 34 and 31 points to Jake Browning and Joe Flacco respectively.

I’m expecting Jackson to be the difference between the sides as he guides the Ravens to a hard fought victory.

Baltimore to Win by 1-13 @ $2.50

A fatigued Philadelphia just had no answer in Dallas last week and it won’t get much easier here as they have to make the long trek to the Pacific northwest to play Seattle.

That made it back to back losses and the big question for this game is how much they have left in the tank as they prepare to face a team fighting for its playoff life.

Defensively, the Eagles have had some real issues in the last three weeks giving up 34, 42 and 33 points to Buffalo, San Francisco and Dallas in that order.

Seattle is more than capable of going off for a big game but they have been so inconsistent all season, you do wonder which version of the team is going to show up.

Considering the Seahawks have lost four straight, I’ll back Philadelphia in a high scoring encounter.

Philadelphia to Win and Over 47.5 Points @ $2.65

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2022

The byes are done and just four weeks remain in the NFL Regular season.

That means we have a full slate of 16 games on the cards in Week 15 and a remarkable 29 teams still mathematically alive in the playoff race.

As we approach Christmas it also means Aussie fans get a special treat with a Sunday triple header on the cards including a massive game between AFC East foes Buffalo and Miami.

That all leads into a mega Monday with all four NFC East teams in action as Philadelphia looks to take one step closer to a division title.

We’ve got our previews and best bets below so read on and see who we are backing in Week 15 right here!

San Francisco just keeps finding a way to win despite a growing injury list and they will have to navigate the rest of the regular season without star receiver Deebo Samuel who suffered an ankle sprain last week.

If that wasn’t enough, third string quarterback Brock Purdy is carrying an injury into this game as well, however Kyle Shanahan should be able to coach around his limitations.

After their fast start, Seattle is starting fade away, dropping three of their last four including a troubling loss to Carolina last weekend.

The Seahawks defence has been torched on the ground in their last five games, giving up an average of 192 yards per game and a total of seven touchdowns on the ground.

Look for San Francisco to lean heavily on Christian McCaffrey and their ground game which Seattle does not seem likely to stop.

SGM: San Francisco to Win, Christian McCaffrey 100+ Rush Yards & Anytime TD @ $5.27

Coming off a very disappointing defeat at the hands of Detroit, Minnesota returns home to take on an Indianapolis side that really looks like it has given up on the season.

Aside from an out of character rally against the Raiders in Jeff Saturday’s first game in charge after a tumultuous week, the Colts have reverted to type.

It peaked in Week 13 with a massive fourth quarter capitulation to lose 54-19 to Dallas and it’s tough to see any improvements being made during their bye.

The Vikings should be able to take care of business here and get by a Colts team that is already thinking about the draft.

Back Minnesota to Cover -4 @ $1.90

Cleveland’s focus is firmly on getting Deshaun Watson and company ready for a run in 2023 despite still being mathematically in the playoff race.

Not that they have a hope of catching Baltimore or Cincinnati, but the Ravens perilous quarterback situation does make this a slightly tougher game to get a read on.

Lamar Jackson seems like he will be unable to go for the second week in a row and there is an injury cloud over Tyler Huntley who was limited in practice.

Regardless of who starts, the Ravens will be relying on their running back squad to get the job done in this game, it just comes down to whether or not the Browns hot and cold run defence can stop them.

Baltimore should be able to pound them into submission and look for JK Dobbins to make it two touchdowns in two games since his return from injury.

SGM: Baltimore to Win and JK Dobbins Anytime Touchdown Scorer @ $4.72

The wheels are starting to come off the Dolphins Formula 1 paced offence in the last few weeks as protection issues, injuries and inaccuracy have seen them suffer back to back defeats.

In both of those games they were only able to score 17 points, their lowest output since Week 7.

To make matters worse, the Dolphins sideline was struggling with 10 degree weather in Los Angeles last week, so it’s tough to imagine how they are going to cope with the forecast snow on gameday here.

Things might not be all that smooth in Buffalo either with the Bills wading their way through the last month but most importantly, they are still winning games.

Across their last four wins, their biggest margin was 14 points and there is a sense the Bills are just managing their way to the playoffs now, doing enough to win games without adding any unnecessary risk, which is an enviable position to be in.

The Bills should just keep rolling and make sure they do enough to hold off their division rivals while also moving one game closer to home field advantage in the AFC playoffs.

Back Buffalo to Win by 1-13 Points @ $2.10

Rookie Desmond Ridder will take the reigns of the Atlanta offence for his first career start as the Falcons accept 2022 is done and dusted for them.

New Orleans has also likely reached that conclusion despite both teams residing in the retched NFC South and still technically having a chance at making the playoffs.

When they played in Week 1 in Atlanta, the Saints got home by a single point in a back and forth encounter and the best thing we can say about this game is it will probably be close.

Ridder might give the Falcons a spark but with both teams seemingly incapable of scoring 20 points, unders looks to be the way to go.

Back Under 43 Points @ $1.90

Dallas got a real wakeup call last week after nearly losing to the one-win Texans and punters should be expecting a response when they head to Jacksonville here.

Trevor Lawrence has shown massive improvement over the last month, guiding the Jaguars to some big wins and had a statement performance throwing for 368 yards and three touchdowns against Tennessee last week.

Even more impressive is the fact he has not thrown an interception in five games but he will be in for a tough outing against a hungry Cowboys defence.

When everything is rolling they can not only stop opponents but generate points on their own and the total for this looks to be a few points too low.

Look for the overs combined with a Cowboys response to last week’s scare and there’s a solid double play on offer.

Back Dallas to Cover -4.5 & Over 47.5 Points @ $3.60

It might all be unravelling for the Jets as we approach the final few weeks of the regular season.

After rallying behind replacement quarterback Mike White, he took some massive hits in last week’s loss to Buffalo.

While he might be ok to start this game, Aidan Hutchinson could add to his pain with some early pressure.

Detroit is heading in the opposite direction to the Jets having won five of their last six and now stand a decent chance of making the playoffs if they can successfully navigate the rest of their schedule.

Winning this one would move them to 7-7 and with one of the most exciting offences in the game only getting healthier, the Lions are a story to follow.

Back Detroit to Win @ $1.94

Kansas City is going to win the game, it’s up to them how close it will be though.

Were it not for Patrick Mahomes having a meltdown and throwing three ill-advised interceptions against Denver, they would have managed to put up 50 last week.

The Chiefs occasional habit of shutting up shop and assuming games are in the bag well before the end of the fourth quarter is what should make punters very nervous about backing them at the line here.

However Houston is not a good team and has not been a reliable play at the line either with just five covers so far.

Much like Buffalo, the Chiefs might just head into this game with a fairly straightforward gameplan and just try to get out of town with a win and not worry about style points, which should keep the total score down.

Back Under 49.5 @ $1.90

Two of the more dynamic young quarterbacks are pencilled in to feature here but at the time of publish, the Bears already monumental task of upsetting the Eagles might be even tougher with Justin Fields missing practice due to illness.

Even if he is unable to go, the overs will be the way to go here considering just how good the Eagles offence is and the multiple ways they can attack any defence.

Add in the fact Chicago has not kept an opponent below 27 points in their six game losing streak and plenty of Eagles could find their way into the end zone here.

There’s any number of SGM combinations to come up with but for this one, I’ll stick with the straightforward one.

SGM: Philadelphia to Win, Over 48.5 Points, Miles Sanders Anytime Touchdown @ $3.51

Don’t ask how, because it defies all logic, but the 5-8 Panthers can still not only make the playoffs but host a game on Wild Card Weekend by winning the NFC South.

They sit one game behind the Buccaneers and with three wins in their last four, it looks like they are turning the corner.

Long term it might not be the best strategy to win out and cost yourself a higher draft pick but in the short term, you have to admire the job Steve Wilks is doing with this patchwork team.

Pittsburgh seems like they will be without rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett through a concussion and that will derail any momentum they will have picked up over the last few weeks.

Back Carolina to Cover -3 @ $1.98

The good news for non-Broncos and Cardinals fans is that there are far more watchable games on in this window.

What was hoped to be a showdown between Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray is now a battle of the backups with Brett Rypien and Colt McCoy slated to start.

There is no reason to expect a whole lot of production from either offence and even with the low total, the under looks like the way to go.

Denver’s defence will be wanting to prove they are closer to the side that picked off Patrick Mahomes three times rather than the one giving up all sorts of cheap touchdowns and a shutout of the dysfunctional Cardinals is certainly a possibility.

Back Under 36 Points @ $1.90

Josh McDaniels is too old for this to be dubbed a Master-Apprentice battle but the Raiders coach does take on the team he experienced so much success with in the early days of his career.

New England did enough to beat Arizona last week and their defence, specifically their pass rush, should be able to keep them in this game.

However their offence just cannot seem to get anything going and this is another game where if either team gets to 20 it should be enough for them to win.

Not to mention McDaniels will know exactly how to cause problems for Mac Jones having coached him in New England last season so get ready for a low scoring arm wrestle.

Back Under 44.5 Points @ $1.90

It’s the old against the new with Tom Brady hosting Joe Burrow as the Bengals quarterback looks to take the mantle from the guy who has held it for so long.

While we’d all love to see the two quarterbacks going at it for four quarters, Tampa is severely overmatched in this one and with Brady constantly under harassment from opposing pass rushers, it’s tough to see them being competitive.

Compare that to the Bengals who are getting healthy at the right time and looking like a team primed for a big run in January.

Cincinnati has one of the best records against the spread in the league this season covering 10 times so far and they look like a good chance of making it 11 here.

Back Cincinnati to Cover -3.5 @ $1.90

It might be jumping the gun on the Chargers to assume they’re ready to contend after their win over Miami, but you should have a lot more faith in them than you would the Titans right now.

Tennessee has really struggled in the last few weeks losing to Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Jacksonville, with rumours of mass changes coming to Mike Vrabel’s staff in the offseason.

What we have seen as well is that Derrick Henry cannot do it all on his own and the lack of a passing game is really starting to show up.

This is more about taking on the Titans than putting faith in the Chargers, but these teams are trending in opposite directions.

Back LA Chargers to Cover -3 @ $1.98

New York is another team trending in the wrong direction as their fast start to the season erodes further and further with each additional defeat.

Over their last six games they have gone 1-4-1 with the tie coming against the same Washington Commanders they will play here.

The biggest reason for their fall is a defence that has not kept an opponent below 27 points in any of their last four defeats and just gave up 48 to the Eagles.

Washington might not be setting the world alight themselves but prior to the tie with the Giants and the subsequent bye week, they had won three in a row and six of their prior seven.

They might not be that good, but they are good enough to win against a stumbling Giants team.

Back Washington to Win by 1-13 Points @ $2.25

There were high hopes that this would be a meaningful contest on Monday Night Football alas, two disappointing teams have relegated this to “background noise” status.

Neither team has lived up to expectations in 2022 and with a combined nine wins between them, we’re just hoping for something competitive.

With Baker Mayfield at the helm, the Rams do become a bit more watchable and there is some value to be found if you think they can build on that dramatic win over the Raiders last week.

However the conservative option is to take the overs, with Mayfield likely to be a bit more comfortable after a full week of preparation, and that could be a good or bad thing for the Rams.

Best case scenario he is more confident in his play and makes some big throws to the end zone, worst case, he throws it to Packers defenders who will set up Aaron Rodgers on a short field.

Either way, it seems like we’ll be in for some points.

Back Over 39.5 Points @ $1.90

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2021

It is now finally time for the race to the playoffs in the 2021 NFL season and Week 15 is promising plenty of drama across both conferences.

The action kicks off with a tantalising clash of AFC West foes as the LA Chargers host the Kansas City Chiefs, with the visitors looking to take a stranglehold of the division.

Sunday provides us with a festive double header as Cleveland faces Las Vegas before Indianapolis takes on New England.

That will lead into a plethora of playoff scenarios on Monday morning with a handful of clinching scenarios set to unfold.

With no more byes, all 32 teams are in action in each of the next four weeks and we are ready to take you through the run home in the Ladbrokes NFL Preview here.

Despite the Chiefs having the better of pretty much the entire NFL over the last four seasons since Patrick Mahomes took over, the Chargers have given them plenty of trouble.

Since the start of the 2018 NFL season, the Chiefs have gone just 4-3 against their division rivals including back to back losses in the last two games.

When they met back in Week 3 at Arrowhead Stadium the Chiefs defence was finding its footing and they were torched by Justin Herbert that day.

This will give us a great barometer of how much they have progressed after keeping their last three opponents to exactly nine points and their last six to under 20 points, winning every time.

Los Angeles will be motivated to win this as it would put them in control of the AFC West with three weeks remaining so all signs are pointing towards an all time showdown.

As tempting as it is to back the Chargers at home, playing at SoFi Stadium has not provided a tangible benefit on their play going 4-3 head to head and 3-4 against the spread this season.

Kansas City is in red hot form and I will give them the benefit of the doubt in this one.

Back Kansas City to Cover -3 @ $1.90

It says a lot that the 9-4 New England Patriots, currently on a seven game winning streak and on top of the AFC playoff seedings are underdogs as they head to Indianapolis for the first time since the 2015 season.

Such are the questions surrounding Bill Belichick’s team and whether or not this impressive run is just a mirage.

These teams are built in very similar fashion and both teams will look to shut down the running game and make the opposing quarterback beat them.

Mac Jones has started to show signs of a rookie wall (not counting the three pass night in Buffalo in his last outing) while Carson Wentz has had more good games than bad after being reunited with Frank Reich.

This was once the NFL’s premiere rivalry and while there will still be some lingering hostilities over perceived past wrongdoings on both sides, you can count on both sides to focus on getting the job done.

In an even matchup such as this, I will back the Colts to hand New England their first loss on the road, because if New England wins this, I won’t back against them until they face the Chiefs in the AFC Championship.

Either way, it will be a close one.

Back Indianapolis to Cover -2.5 @ $1.90

Detroit has had some good games at Ford Field this season and gone a respectable 3-3 against the spread, although that has been helped by some massive lines like this one.

Perhaps they were in a bad spot last week against a motivated Denver team but it’s hard to ignore a team that has only broken 20 points twice all season.

Especially when they are facing an offence desperate for a bounce back after a rough outing at home.

While there are some injury concerns over James Conner and DeAndre Hopkins, Arizona has that many weapons they should be able to simply outscore the Lions.

Back Arizona to Cover -13.5 @ $1.94

Another team in desperate need of a palate cleansing performance is a Buffalo side who just could not get things to go their way in the last two weeks.

The good news is that Carolina does not have Bill Belichick or Tom Brady to deal with and the Panthers are well and truly overmatched here.

Had Buffalo not produced that second half rally it might have been worth taking the Panthers at the line, but the Bills showed there is still some fight in them.

Back Buffalo to Cover -10.5 @ $1.90

Dallas heads to the Meadowlands with a chance to clinch an NFC playoff berth and put themselves at about $1.01 to secure the NFC East as Washington and Philadelphia face off at the same time.

When they met in Week 5, Dallas belted the Giants 44-20 and a similar scoreline seems like it could be on the cards.

New York’s defence was just shredded by the LA Chargers to the tune of 37 points and the total of 44.5 could be reached by Dallas on its own.

One area of concern is the number of turnovers the Cowboys offence has committed in recent games and that makes the 10.5 point line just enough to be in the no-go zone.

Pair up Dallas to win with the over for a SGM.

SGM: Dallas to Win and Over 44.5 Points @ $2.33

Most NFL fans will treat this game with the respect it deserves by pretending it does not exist.

However in terms of finding value in Week 15, the Texans might actually be the upset play of the weekend.

We’ve got two bad teams set to face off but there is one glaring difference between them

Houston is still trying to put together a solid game plan, while the Jaguars look like they are ready to revolt on coach Urban Meyer.

When a team has given up on their head coach, it’s never a good sign.

Back Houston to Win @ $2.45

Five weeks after their first meeting in the Meadowlands, these AFC East rivals will face off again.

Miami won that Week 11 meeting 24-17 and enter this game as 8.5-point favourites, which is a sign that they are on the right direction having won their last five games prior to the Week 14 bye.

The Dolphins have to keep winning to sneak into the AFC playoffs and should have no problems with the Jets here.

Considering their defence has done a great job stifling bad offences in their winning streak and that unit will need to carry a heavier load with some injury issues on offence, I’ll back them to get the job done.

SGM: Miami to Win and Under 42 Points @ $2.36

You could say that the bye week worked wonders for Tennessee, recording a 20 point win out of the gate, until you realise it came against Jacksonville and they had it pretty much handed to them with four turnovers.

Pittsburgh is still very much in the hunt for a playoff spot but their defence is starting to fall apart, giving up 41, 41, 19 and 36 points in their last four games and that 19 came in a rivalry game against Baltimore.

Even this depleted Tennessee offence should be able to move the ball on them but the Steelers have enough talent on offence to keep pace.

The head to head and line markets look about right but the total of 41.5 seems way too low and that is where the value can be found.

Back Over 41.5 Points @ $1.90

San Francisco is another team that is tough to get a read on at home given their overall struggles at Levi’s Stadium.

After losing their first four games at home, they have pulled out two very impressive performances, defeating the Rams and Vikings in the last month.

That has helped them rally from 2-4 to 7-6 and given me enough confidence to back them to come away with a win over an Atlanta side that just has not been able to get the job done in big spots.

The Falcons should be able to keep it close but the 49ers have the difference makers to get them over the line.

Back San Francisco to Win by 1-13 @ $2.30

Denver might have put up 38 points on Detroit last week, but that is not enough to justify their favouritism over the Bengals in this game.

Desperation plays a big role in games like this and on the back of two straight losses, Cincinnati is the side with more on the line.

Still alive in their division, the Bengals have to win out and look like phenomenal value as outsiders in this market.

Back Cincinnati to Win @ $2.02

Big question marks hover over the availability of both starting quarterbacks in this game with Lamar Jackson recovering from an ankle injury suffered against the Browns while Aaron Rodgers continues to battle a toe injury.

Assuming both players are good to go come kickoff, it is a bigger boost for the Packers having their quarterback available considering he is in a red hot run of form, throwing for 1033 yards, 10 touchdowns and no interceptions in his last three starts.

Baltimore is continuing to scrap but if the Packers can dictate play and get their offence going, the Ravens will not be able to match them point for point.

Back Green Bay to Cover the Line

If there is one thing that Tom Brady has not enjoyed about his move to Tampa Bay, it’s being in the same division as the New Orleans Saints.

He has gone 1-3 against them in the last season and a half and has thrown multiple interceptions in all three defeats.

A line of Saints +10.5 seems a bit too high and I like them to at least keep it close, if not find a way to upset the Buccaneers.

Back New Orleans to Cover +10.5 @ $1.90

*PREVIEW WRITTEN BEFORE THE GAME WAS POSTPONED*

Defeat for either of these teams could spell the end of their playoff hopes although it would be much more damaging to the 6-7 Raiders than the 7-6 Browns.

It has been a horrendous run for Las Vegas, dropping five of their six games since their bye and only scoring more than 20 points more than once.

Cleveland’s defence looked like it came of age against Baltimore, haranguing and harassing Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to pick up a huge win in the context of their season.

Cleveland has taken a huge hit as Covid has placed a large number of players on the inactive list ahead of this game but even so, you have to take on the Raiders as they look ready for the season to end.

Back Cleveland to Cover -3 @ $1.90

The Vikings should have no problems handling the Bears on Monday Night Football this week as they try and move their record back to level at 7-7.

There are still plenty of questions over their defence but they are good enough to keep the Bears in check.

Chicago has gone 2-4 at home this season and it is set to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs this weekend.

Second year receiver Justin Jefferson has gone to another level in the last five games, tallying 656 yards and four touchdowns on 39 catches.

For some extra value I’ll throw him in as an anytime touchdown scorer.

SGM: Minnesota to Cover -3.5 & Justin Jefferson Anytime Touchdown @ $2.80

*PREVIEW WRITTEN BEFORE THE GAME WAS POSTPONED*

This will be the first of two games in the space of 14 days between Philadelphia and Washington, with the loser officially eliminated from the NFC East.

Heading into their Week 14 bye, the Eagles offence was generating some real momentum, running all over its opponents and when they avoided turnovers, they were winning games.

Washington has the front to stifle that running game and force Jalen Hurts to try and beat them with his arm.

Hurts might only need to make one or two big completions with the Washington offence struggling to get going.

Instead of taking a side, look for the under as the value play in this game, first team to 20 wins.

Back Under 44 Points @ $1.94

*PREVIEW WRITTEN BEFORE THE GAME WAS POSTPONED*

If there was one lesson to take from Seattle’s last fortnight, it’s that they can produce their best when they take on their divisional rivals.

They will need to be at their best to have a chance against a Rams team that is coming off their biggest win of the season and kept their hopes of winning the division alive.

Sean McVay has had the better of Pete Carroll in their recent matchups with seven of the last nine games being won by the Rams including last season’s stunning playoff upset at CenturyLink Field.

The last eight games have all been decided by 12 or fewer points and another close one should be on the cards.

Back the LA Rams to Win by 1-13 Points

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The Las Vegas Raiders have fallen in a hole in recent weeks, but they are still clear favourites to account for the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Raiders need to win this game to keep their playoff hopes alive and I expect them to do exactly that.

Los Angeles have lost their past nine games against their rivals in the AFC West and the Raiders have covered the line in their past six night games.

Tip: Raiders To Cover The Line (-3.5 Points) @ $1.94

The Buffalo Bills stamped themselves as the real deal with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and it is no surprise that they are clear favourites for this clash with the Denver Broncos.

The Bills have won six of their past seven games and they will go into the NFL Playoffs as serious contenders in the AFC.

The Denver Broncos continue to struggle for consistency and stringing together back-to-back wins has been an issue for them.

This is a clash that the market has just about right and I am happy to stay out from a betting perspective.

No Bet

The Green Bay Packers has recorded three wins on the trot and they are dominant favourites for this clash with the Carolina Panthers.

The Packers have won 11 of their past 12 games at Lambeau Field and it would be a surprise if they failed to fire against the Panthers.

Carolina have fallen apart somewhat in the second half of the season, but they have covered the line in seven of their past eight games as underdogs.

The market that appeals in this clash is the Over in Total Points betting.

The Over has saluted in six of the past seven games played between these two sides and it is clearly the best bet in this clash.

Tip: Back Over 51.5 Total Points @ $1.90

This is the first time in many years that the Miami Dolphins will start a game with the New England Patriots as favourites.

The Dolphins gave the Kansas City Chiefs a genuine scare last week and they are a side that continue to improve.

Miami have won four of their past five games at Hard Rock Stadium and they have covered the line in eight of their past nine games.

The New England Patriots were dreadful against the Los Angeles Rams and they have won only one of their past five games as away underdogs.

Tip: Back Dolphins To Cover The Line (-2.5 Points) @ $1.90

The Washington Football Team have won four games on the trot and it will be interesting to see how they fare against the Seattle Seahawks.

Washington’s defensive line is arguably the best in the NFL at the moment and Chase Young will play havoc with the Seahawks offensive line.

That is going to put plenty of pressure on Russell Wilson and he will need to be at his very best to deal with an in-form side.

I don’t think that there is as much between the two sides as this market suggests and Washington are a great bet to cover the line with a start.

Tip: Back Washington To Cover The Line (+5.5 Points) @ $1.87

Both these teams remain an outside chance of qualifying for the NFL Playoffs, but a loss in this game will see them officially eliminated from contention.

The San Francisco 49ers head into this clash on the back of losses at the hands of the Buffalo Bills and Washington, but they will still start this game as favourites.

The 49ers have won their past three games as away favourites and they have covered the line in each of these victories.

The Dallas Cowboys returned to winning form against the Cincinnati Bengals, but stringing together back-to-back wins has been an issue.

Dallas have won only one of their past six games as underdogs and they are 2-7 against the line in front of their home fans.

It is tough to have any faith in the Cowboys and the 49ers are a good bet to bounce back.

Tip: Back 49ers To Cover The Line (-3 Points) @ $1.90

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended their losing streak with a win over the Minnesota Vikings and they should prove too strong for the Atlanta Falcons.

Tampa Bay have won four of their past five games as home favourites and they have been a profitable betting play against the line in this scenario.

The Falcons have lost nine of their past ten games against NFC opposition and they are a poor 3-5 against the line in Atlanta.

Tampa Bay should win this game and win this clash comfortably.

Tip: Back Buccaneers To Cover The Line (-6 Points) @ $1.94

The Baltimore Ravens are one of the shortest-priced favourites of the weekend and they face a Jacksonville Jaguars side that are clearly tanking.

The Jaguars have lost their past 12 games and it is tough to see that ending this weekend.

Baltimore will be far too good for the Jaguars, but there is no real value available in this clash.

No Bet

The Indianapolis Colts have won four of their past five games and they have found form at the right time of the year.

Indianapolis have won five of their past six games as home favourites and they have been a profitable betting play against the line in that scenario.

The Houston Texans have failed to win any of their games as away underdogs this scenario and they are a very poor 1-4 against the line in this scenario.

Tip: Back Colts To Cover The Line (-7 Points) @ $1.90

The Minnesota Vikings are running out of their chances and they will definitely need to win this clash to be any chance of qualifying for the NFL Playoffs.

The Vikings have been a tough side to trust as favourites this season.

Minnesota have won only three of their past seven games as home favourites and they are a very poor 1-6 against the line in this scenario.

The Chicago Bears were finally able to end their winning streak with a win over the Houston Texans, but they remain a very tough side to trust from a betting perspective.

The value in this clash lies in Total Points betting.

The Over has saluted in seven of the past eight Vikings home games and it would not surprise if there were plenty of points in this clash.

Tip: Over 47 Total Points @ $1.90

The Los Angeles Rams are the shortest-priced favourites in the NFL this weekend and it is easy to see why.

The New York Jets are on track to secure the number one pick in the NFL draft and along with that future franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence.

It is in their best interests to lose.

A win for the Rams will secure them a place in the NFL Playoffs and they are an extremely safe bet to do just that.

The betting play that appeals in this clash is the Under in Total Points betting.

Backing the Under in games involving either of these sides has been a profitable betting play and the Under has saluted in nine of the Rams past ten games as favourites.

Tip: Under 44 Total Points @ $1.87

Can Jalen Hurts lead the Philadelphia Eagles to an unlikely NFL Playoffs berth?

Probably not, but he showed in the Eagles win over the New Orleans Saints that he is a clear step-up from the struggling Carson Wentz.

It is the Arizona Cardinals that will start this clash as clear favourites, but they are a tough team to back in this scenario.

The Cardinals have won only four of their eight games as favourites and they are 1-3 against the line as home favourites.

It is tough to have any faith in the Eagles though and it has been a while since they recorded back-to-back wins.

This is another game where the Under appeals.

Backing the Under in games involving either of these teams has been a profitable play and it would not surprise if Hurts struggles in his second NFL start.

Tip: Back Under 49.5 Points

This is easily the highlight of the weekend and this clash between the New Orleans Saints and the Kansas City Chiefs could be a genuine Super Bowl preview.

The Chiefs just keep finding ways to win and they will go into this game as narrow favourites.

Kansas City are 7-0 as away favourites over the past 12 months, but they are only 3-4 against the line in this scenario.

The Saints head into this clash on the back of a surprise loss against the Philadelphia Eagles and we still don’t know whether Drew Brees will be in action.

I simply refuse to bet against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, so the current price on offer does represent some value.

Tip: Back Chiefs To Win @ $1.65

The Pittsburgh Steelers have an excellent chance to earn their losing streak when they take on the struggling Cincinnati Bengals.

The Steelers have won their past 11 games against the Bengals and it is no surprise that they are dominant favourites for this clash.

Pittsburgh should be able to win this clash comfortably, but the market does look about right.

This is another game where I am keen to be on the Under in Total Points betting.

The Under has saluted in the past five games played between these two sides as well as the past eight night games played by the Steelers.

Tip: Back Under 40.5 Points @ $1.90

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2019

Three weeks remain in the regular season as we set out sights on another huge week of key divisional games.

The Texans and the Titans are the headline act on Monday as the battle for AFC South supremacy continues. The Bears and the Packers also square off in a classic NFC North rivalry from Lambeau, followed by an important showdown from Texas as the Rams and the Cowboys hope to keep their hopes alive.

This year’s playoff seeding remains a guessing game, but that doesn’t mean your multi’s have to be. Be sure to read on below for our complete 2019 NFL Week 15 Preview.

With a playoff spot in hand, Baltimore fans can now turn their attention towards securing the first seed in the AFC.

Our bookies have wasted no time favouring the Ravens by over two touchdowns on the heels of last week’s impressive 24-17 win over the Bills. Baltimore’s offence is on a whole different level right now, which could spell potential disaster against a Jets team that has won only one game on the road.

At 5-8, New York has nothing left to play for. The Jets will, however, relish the role of playing spoiler as they hope to put an end to the Ravens’ impressive nine game winning streak.

The last 10-games between these two sides have well and truly gone in Baltimore’s favour. The Ravens have won eight by an average score of seven points, but after losing to the Jets in New York last year, don’t be surprised if Harbaugh’s team has revenge on their mind.

Baltimore is by far the most impressive team in the AFC, if not the NFL right now. But that doesn’t mean you should back the Ravens to cover this week.

At home, the Ravens are just 2-4 against the spread, leaving this long line looking very risky.

If you’ll recall, the Jets pulled off an exciting last second field goal win over the Dolphins last week, highlighting just how frisky the Jets can be when Sam Darnold and his receivers are on the same page. Throw in a returning Le’Veon Bell into the mix, and there’s nothing stopping the Jets from at least putting some points on the board.

Tip: Jets Over 15 Total Points @ $1.92

The Giants return home to the Meadowlands this week sporting a serious nine-game losing streak.

With the 3-10 Dolphins coming to town, it’s difficult to get too excited about this game. But from a betting perspective, there might be some value with the Giants favoured by -3.5.

There’s still no word on Daniel Jones returning at time of publish, meaning New York will again turn to Eli Manning in what could or could not be his farewell game.

All Eli has done during his career against Miami is play to a perfect 3-0 record, complete over 67% of his passes, throw for six touchdowns and zero interceptions.

Facing one of the league’s worst defences would be a perfect send off for Manning in front of the home faithful in New York. The Giants have won three straight games over Miami dating back to 2007, so take Big Blue to earn their third win of the season.

Tip: Back the Giants to Cover the Line (-3.5 Points) @ $1.92

The AFC South steals the show once again in what should be a tell-all battle between the 8-5 Texans and Titans.

Houston was by far the biggest loser of Week 14 coming up short to the Broncos in a forgettable performance.

It’s been an ongoing story for the Texans for a number of years, but if you’ve paid attention to the rollercoaster ride at all this season, you’ll know Houston is due for a bounce-back.

As stated last week, the Texans have consistently gone loss, win, win, loss, all season. Houston is 4-0 straight-up following a previous defeat this year, and although the Titans and Ryan Tannehill are the hottest team in the league right now, it’s hard to argue with that kind of form.

In case you need further convincing though, the Texans are also 7-3 in their last 10-games against Tennessee. A win this week won’t lock up the division, but it should tell us all we need to know as these two meet again in a fortnight’s time.

Tip: Back the Texans to Win @ $2.30

Back to back losses to the Texans and the Chiefs has Patriots fans feeling a way they haven’t felt in quite some time: concerned.

Normally this time of year we see New England’s offence really clicking into gear as they silence the doubters, right before making a long and memorable run to the Super Bowl that reminds us why they are one of the greatest teams of all time.

This time around though, Bill Belichick has a few things on his plate. For one, the offensive line can’t protect Tom Brady, which resulted in three sacks during last weeks 23-16 home loss to the Chiefs and No. 12 in an arm sling following the game.

The other areas of concern for the Patriots come on special teams, as New England’s complete lack of depth at kicker continues to result in missed points. Fortunately, the Patriots now head to Cincinnati for what many fans are calling a bye week, providing plenty of time for Belichick to get things right before the playoffs.

It’s almost surprising to find New England favoured by only -9 points, but with a 5-1 record against the spread in their last six games vs Cincinnati, who are we to complain?

Also, there might be some value on the double here. The Total has gone Under in both of the Patriots’ games following a previous loss this year, so this could be low scoring.

Tip: Back the Patriots to Cover the Line (-9.5 Points) & Under 40.5 Total Points @ $3.90

The wild NFC West got a whole lot more interesting last week as the Seahawks saw their five-game winning streak snapped by the Rams.

Seattle still stands a 98% chance of making the playoffs at 10-3, but if they wish to win the division, they’ll need to win out from here and also have results go their way.

This week the Seahawks square off against the reeling 5-8 Panthers – a team riding a five-game losing streak in the shadow of former head coach Ron Rivera.

On paper, the Panthers are still a very talented team capable of causing an upset, but it’s difficult to back against the trends in this case. The Seahawks are a perfect 2-0 straight-up following a previous loss this season, so take Seattle to further strengthen Carolina’s spot in next year’s draft.

Tip: Back the Seahawks to Cover the Line (-6 Points) @ $1.96

Herm Edwards once said, “you play to win the game.” In the case of the Bucs though, it turns out winning isn’t everything.

Tampa Bay pulled off a season-defining win over the Colts last week, but it still wasn’t enough to stop the Bucs from being eliminated from playoff contention.

Now, Bruce Arians and company will look to end the season on a high note, and there is no better team to do that against than the down and out Detroit Lions.

Detroit has now lost six games in a row since Matthew Stafford was benched due to injury. News only got worse on Wednesday as the Lions also announced Marvin Jones Jr’s season is over due to an ankle injury.

The Bucs will also go without one of their own star receivers as Mike Evans is expected to miss the rest of the year with a hamstring injury. Fortunately, Tampa Bay’s defence could do the talking in this one as the Bucs hope to extend their winning streak to four.

Tampa Bay ranks fourth in the league in turnovers, which spells potential disaster for Lions backup David Blough.

Tip: Lions Under 21.5 Total Points @ $1.92

The Denver Broncos might be the most underwhelming 5-8 team in the history of the league.

Just when you thought the Texans were picking up steam, the Broncos go and crash the party by handing Houston a 38-24 loss.

It was an outstanding performance from rookie quarterback Drew Lock that did the trick as the 23-year-old threw for 300-yards and three touchdowns. The Broncos will need more of the same from the youngster this week however, as they now hit the road to face the red-hot Chiefs on the road.

Not to be outdone, Kansas City also pulled off a big upset of their own against the Patriots last week.

The Chiefs defence played surprisingly well holding New England to only two third down conversions, while further good news came mid-week as Andy Reid announced Patrick Mahomes’ hand injury isn’t anything to worry about.

Denver’s defence can cause some real issues for opposing teams, but there’s no getting around how much the Broncos have struggled against Kansas City in recent times.

The Broncos have won only two of their last 10-games against the Chiefs, while you have to rewind back to 2015 to find their last win at Arrowhead. Kansas City is also a perfect 4-0 against the spread vs division opponents this year, so take the Chiefs to make a big statement.

Tip: Back the Chiefs to Cover the Line (-9.5 Points) @ $1.92

It’s another must-win game for the Eagles this week as they hope to improve to .500 and keep their playoff hopes alive.

Nothing about Philly’s overtime win over the Giants last week was convincing, but it was still the result the Eagles needed to remain in the hunt.

The Redskins have nothing left to play for as they now hope to spoil the party against one of their division foes, and although it’s been a miserable season, there were still plenty of positives to take away from their loss to the Packers last week.

Bill Callahan’s side came within five points of upsetting Green Bay as the defence held the Packers to only six points in the second half. Dwayne Haskins also showed plenty of promising signs in a tough road environment leading a strong two-minute drill to bring the Skins within five.

You might not know it, but Washington has been a strong play against the spread recently. The Redskins have covered in five of their last seven games, so it goes without saying that if Haskins can challenge one of the worst pass defences in the league, there’s nothing stopping Washington from keeping this close.

Tip: Back the Redskins to Cover the Line (+4.5 Points) @ $1.92

Green Bay can clinch a playoff spot this week if they beat the Bears and the Rams lose to the Cowboys, but if you caught a glimpse of the Packers (or Dallas) last week, you’ll know that is far from a guarantee.

The Packers got the job done at home against the Redskins last week, although that’s about all you can say of Green Bay’s measly 20-15 victory.

In the first half it looked as though the Packers would win comfortably, but the offence sputtered in the second as Aaron Rodgers threw for under 200-yards.

Green Bay is perhaps the most underwhelming playoff team in the NFC, and the scary thought is, the Packers could still snag the number one seed if results go their way.

The Packers already own a win over the Bears this season in their very convincing Week 1 win at Soldier Field. Therefore, it’s no surprise to find Green Bay favoured by -4.5 this week as they prepare for their final regular season game at Lambeau Field.

Chicago still holds a very realistic chance of making the playoffs at 7-6, making this one of the biggest games of the week.

Unfortunately for the Bears, winning at Lambeau hasn’t come easy as you have to rewind all the way back to 2015 to find their last win in Green Bay.

That said, the line does allow you some room to work with. No more than a touchdown has separated these two sides in their last four games, and with the way Green Bay’s defence is allowing large chunks of yards, don’t be surprised if the Bears put up some points.

Tip: Bears Over 18 Points @ $1.85

It would take a special kind of choke job for the Vikings to miss the playoffs from here.

Minnesota’s win over the Lions last week was enough to vault the Vikes into the sixth seed in the NFC for now, but with the Packers only a game ahead in the NFC North, winning the division isn’t out of the question.

The Chargers have very little to play for at 5-8, but with big changes coming during the offseason, this is still a chance for Los Angeles to end 2019 on a high note.

The market is surprisingly close between these two with the Vikings at a very backable head-to-head price. With no injuries to speak of, the current quote for Minnesota looks great value, but when you consider the Vikings’ 3-4 record on the road, it’s obvious why the bookies are having a tough time separating the two.

At the same time, Los Angeles has won only two of its six games at home this year. These two sides haven’t met since 2015, making the job even tougher when it comes to finding a play.

If there is one thing to hang your hat on its Minnesota’s impressive 13-6 record straight-up in non-conference games since 2015. In their eight losses this year the Chargers have lost by no more than a touchdown – so there’s every chance they keep this close – but with the Vikings out to win their first football game in Los Angeles since 1992, take Minnesota to get the job done.

Tip: Back the Vikings to Win @ $1.74

It’s now or never for the Raiders as they face another must-win game.

Oakland is clinging on for dear life in the AFC playoff picture after losing 42-21 to the Titans last week. Now at 6-7, it’s going to take a miracle for the Raiders to make the playoffs, let alone finish above .500 – but none of that really matters when you consider this is likely the final game at The Black Hole.

Jacksonville’s collapse has been one of the most surprising storylines of the season. The Jaguars have lost five-straight games to fall out of the AFC South race, leaving nothing more than bragging rights on the line.

The Black Hole is a tough environment no matter the occasion – but given this could be the final time we see the Raiders at the Coliseum; you can expect a hostile atmosphere.

Jacksonville has only ever won in Oakland twice, most recently back in 2005. The Total has gone Over in close to 66% of Raider games following a loss, as well as 67% of Jag games on the road. All things considered, it’s worth taking a Same Game Multi.

Tip: Back the Raiders to Win & Over 45.5 Total Points @ $2.40

This is far from the biggest game of the week, but it’s certainly the toughest to pick.

The Cardinals continue to show signs of improvement, even if the results aren’t exactly going their way.

Arizona lost its sixth-straight game last week 23-17 to the Steelers, but there still might be some value on the Cardinals here at the line.

Kliff Kingsbury’s team has been a very strong play against the spread on the road this year covering in four of their six games. The Cardinals are also 2-1 against non-conference opponents, so as much as this game looks unexciting on paper, don’t be surprised if Arizona’s frisky offence puts up some points.

Tip: Back the Cardinals to Cover the Line (+2.5) @ $2.00

There are wins and there are statements – and that’s exactly what the 49ers recorded in their 48-46 victory over the Saints last week.

San Francisco is in control of its own destiny now as they hold the outright first seed in the NFC. The Niners will need to take care of business with Green Bay and New Orleans breathing down their neck, but with a game in hand against the Falcons, San Francisco has a real chance to only further strengthen their position.

Atlanta currently sits dead last in the NFC South behind a 4-9 record, but make no mistake, these Falcons don’t come easy.

Dan Quinn’s side has won three of their last five-games including a convincing 40-20 win over the Panthers last week. Defensively the Falcons are a basket case, but there’s still an enormous crop of talent on the offensive side of the ball.

It’s crazy to think that this once would have been considered one of the games of the year. These two teams met only seven years ago for the NFC Championship, a game the Niners won 28-24.

Unfortunately, it’s difficult to see the Falcons putting up those kinds of points against one of the league’s top defences – especially on the road. The Total has gone Under in 16 of Atlanta’s last 19 games against a team with a winning record, so take the Falcons to revert back to their struggling ways.

Tip: Falcons Under 18 Points @ $1.92

The odds paint the picture in this pivotal NFC showdown as the Rams and the Cowboys duke it out with plenty of playoff implications on the line.

Despite what the market suggests, these two teams couldn’t be further apart if they tried.

On one hand, the Rams roll in fresh from a season-defining win over the Seahawks, while on the other, the Cowboys are looking to snap a three-game losing streak after a dreadful loss to the Bears last Friday week.

Dallas has the added rest advantage, but if you’ve caught a glimpse of the Cowboys’ offence at all, you’ll know that probably doesn’t mean much.

The Rams, meanwhile, look to be back to their old selves riding a two-game winning streak. Todd Gurley rewound the clock with a 79-yard performance last week against Seattle, while Jared Goff also looked steady in the pocket completing 22 of his 31 passes for 293-yards and a pair of touchdowns.

You could really build a case for either team here. Dallas has home-field advantage in their favour, but the one trend worth paying attention to is Los Angeles’ impressive 6-3 record against the spread vs non-division opponents this year.

Try to keep in mind the Rams have also combined for 62 points offensively over their last two games and held both opponents to under 15-points. This looks like the Rams of old on both sides of the ball, so take Los Angeles to put another dagger in the Cowboys’ season.

Tip: Back the Rams to Cover the Line (-1 Point) @ $1.92

The bookies have favoured the Steelers narrowly by -1.5 this week as they return home to Heinz Field to face the Bills.

Pittsburgh now holds a 62% chance of making the playoffs thanks to their win over the Cardinals last week and Mike Tomlin’s side can only strengthen their cause further with a win over the 9-4 Bills.

As far as big games go, this is also a huge occasion for Sean McDermott’s side with only a game separating the Bills and the Patriots in the AFC East.

The Bills were dealt a harsh taste of reality last week in their 24-17 home loss to the Ravens. From a betting perspective however, the defeat actually comes as good news as the Bills are a perfect 3-0 straight-up following a previous loss.

Tip: Back the Bills to Win @ $2.10

Sean Payton has plenty to reflect on following last week’s loss to the Niners.

Now in his 19^th season, plenty of people have doubted the aging Drew Brees, but the gunslinger proved he’s still capable of going toe-to-toe with one of the best defences in the league.

A win this week for the Saints is vitally important as they now find themselves sitting third in the NFC seeding. A Saints win and a Niners or Packers loss would vault New Orleans back into the top two, however.

The Colts are still in the playoff hunt at 6-7, but nothing about Indy’s loss to the Bucs last week was convincing. Indianapolis allowed 542 total yards to Tampa Bay as the defence struggled to get off the field.

Last week the Colts allowed the Bucs to possess the football for 34-minutes, a potential recipe for disaster on the road against a Saints team looking to bounce-back. It just so happens that New Orleans is a perfect 2-0 against the spread following a previous loss this year, so it’s worth paying attention to the market and playing it safe.

Tip: Back the Saints to Cover the Line (-9 Points) @ $1.96

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2018

Successful NFL betting takes skill, luck, and an uncanny ability to back a good upset.

We saw just that last week as six favourites were upset, and with the NFL’s playoff picture as cloudy as ever, you’d do well to jump aboard a few underdogs at long odds this week.

So who exactly should you be backing?

We’ve previewed all 16 games, and all 32 teams, and our complete 2018 NFL Week 15 Preview can be seen below!

Kansas City Chiefs (11-2):

The Chiefs held on for a 27-24 overtime win against the Ravens at home last week, moving them one step closer to securing the top seed in the AFC.

It was another standout performance from this year’s MVP favourite Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 377-yards and two touchdowns, most of which wound up in the hands of Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce.

As a team the Chiefs stood the test against a tough Ravens defence, particularly on crucial downs. But there was one glaring, and fairly obvious factor – Kansas City are a different team without Kareem Hunt.

Anything under 100-rushing yards is almost unheard of when it comes to the Chiefs. The offence is still as explosive as ever, although Hunt’s absence certainly played a part in Mahomes attempting 53-passes last week.

The lack of a serious downhill runner poses problems against a defence like the Chargers. Los Angeles have allowed the eighth fewest passing-yards this season, and as we saw last week, a challenging defence can make life tricky for Andy Reid’s schemes.

With an elite offence on the other side of the ball this time, one that can score points in a hurry, Kansas City’s 4-1 home record against the Chargers is far from safe.

Los Angeles Chargers (10-3):

Don’t let last week’s 26-21 scoreline fool you, the Chargers toyed with the Bengals for the better part of four quarters.

It was the kind of game that saw LA put in only 65% effort against a much-lesser opponent. Whether or not that was a strategy who knows, however LA are certainly in for a fight this week in Kansas City.

The good news for the Chargers is the running game looks to be doing just fine, which is great news against the Chiefs. In case you hadn’t already heard, the Chiefs are one of the worst teams when it comes to stopping the run allowing 5.1 rushing yards-per-attempt.

Arrowhead has hardly been a stomping ground for the Chargers though, which makes the line a nice bet. Los Angeles are 0-5 straight up in their last five games against the Chiefs, but 4-2 at the line when playing on the road in Kansas City.

Tip: Back the Chargers at the Line (+3 Points) @ $1.91

New York Jets (4-9):

The Jets looked gone for all money last week against the Bills trailing 14-3 by the end of the first quarter.

As we’ve seen time and time again this season though, New York fought back to steal a 27-23 road win thanks to a huge fourth quarter from rookie quarterback Sam Darnold.

There’s been a lot to loathe about this Jets team, but Darnold’s play has kept them in their fair share of games when he finds the time in the pocket to look downfield and deliver.

That’s exactly what the Jets will need from their man this week against a Texans defence that currently ranks fifth in the league in turnovers.

For all the positives about Darnold’s game, there’s no denying the fact that he leads the NFL in picks. The Texans just so happen to rank eighth in the league in interceptions, and after a narrow loss to the Colts last week, you can bet they’ll be looking for revenge on the road.

Houston Texans (9-4):

Houston’s nine-game winning streak came to an end last week at the hands of the Colts. It was a game the Texans always looked a chance at losing, and wouldn’t you know it, everything boiled down to the offensive line.

The Texans are one of this year’s Super Bowl favourites, but they won’t get very far if Deshaun Watson is sacked five times like he was last week.

Houston have allowed the second-most sacks on their starting quarterback behind the Cowboys this season, but fortunately the Texans should catch a break this week against a Jets team that has struggled to rush the passer.

As far as trips to New York go, the Texans haven’t travelled to Metlife to face the Jets since 2012. It makes the possibility of a second-straight Texans upset intriguing, especially when you consider the Jets are 5-2 head-to-head and at the line in their last seven-games against Houston.

Tip: Back the Jets at the Line (+6 Points) @ $1.91

Denver Broncos (6-7):

Denver are still in the thick of things in the AFC Wild Card race, although last week’s 20-14 loss to the Niners hardly helped.

The Broncos were deplorable on third down converting just two of their 15 opportunities. Known for their stingy defence, Denver also allowed Nick Mullens and George Kittle to combine for 210-yards and a touchdown.

A year ago this would have been easy pickings for the Broncos, as their 5-0 record against the Browns suggests. Now, they’ll be relying on a bounce-back performance from Phillip Lindsay to keep their season alive with quarterback Case Keenum urged to play more aggressively.

Even with home-field advantage, the indefinite loss of wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders looks like it will pose plenty of problems for Denver in the passing game again this week.

Cleveland Browns (5-7-1):

Believe it or not, there is a scenario where the Browns could still make the playoffs.

Firstly, Cleveland needs to win out from here. They also need the Steelers to lose their three remaining games and the Ravens to go 1-1 – not that crazy, right?

It all starts this weekend against the Broncos, a tough away assignment for a team that hasn’t won at Mile High since 1990.

To their credit, the Browns looked great during last week’s 26-20 win over the Panthers, particularly wide receiver Breshad Perriman, who caught for 81-yards after what has been a luckless to start his NFL career.

On the road this season Cleveland are 1-5, so no one would blame you for steering clear of the Browns. Keep in mind Cleveland also rank Top 5 in passing and rushing yards allowed, which should only further persuade you to stick with the Points market.

Tip: Back Under 45 Total Points @ $1.95

Chicago Bears (9-4):

After fourteen weeks, here we are – the Bears could clinch their first NFC North title since 2010.

If Chicago beat the Packers at home or the Vikings lose to the Dolphins, the Bears will wrap it up. In terms of expectations, no one expected the Bears to sit atop the division, but following their resounding 15-6 win at home last week over the Rams, some fans are even thinking Super Bowl.

It’s not entirely out of the question with the way the Bears are playing on defence. Largely thanks to Jared Goff’s four interceptions, Chicago held Los Angeles to just 214-yards on offence.

The pass rush is fierce, which Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers knows all too well. The Bears injured the future Hall of Famer in Week 1, only to watch Rodgers return in the fourth quarter to lead an historic Packers comeback on one leg.

That memory will be fresh in the mind of the Bears, and you can bet they’ll be out for revenge. There’s also the matter of Chicago’s 0-5 record at home against the Packers they’ll be hoping to atone for.

Green Bay Packers (5-7-1):

Somehow, some way, the Packers can still make the playoffs.

It’ll obviously take a win over the Bears this week, plus a whole bunch of other factors to go their way, but for now, Green Bay at the very least have something to believe in.

Last week’s 34-20 win over the Falcons came as a surprise. To think, these two teams were former NFC Championship foes – but now, the Packers completely bulldozed the Falcons thanks to another big day from Aaron Jones and Davante Adams.

Interim head coach Joe Philbin got off to a rocky start losing two challenges in the first quarter last week, which doesn’t fill fans with confidence about the game plan or time management.

Not to worry though, Chicago’s pass-rush is enough to make Green Bay fans nervous, especially following Week 1’s near disaster against Khalil Mack and company.

It should come as no surprise to learn the Bears have allowed the second-fewest rushing yards in the league. That spells bad news for Jones, leaving the Packers relying heavily on Rodgers – a recipe for disaster if the blocking in front of him falls apart.

It’s always special when these two teams get together, and it’s normally always close. The Packers have had the Bears’ number recently, but it just feels like Chicago’s time in the sun is well under way.

Tip: Back the Bears 1-6 @ $4.33

Buffalo Bills (4-9):

Is it any wonder the Bills lost last week?

The growing pains of the Josh Allen experiment continue after the Bills’ first round rookie quarterback threw two-picks during Buffalo’s 27-23 blown loss against the Jets.

It was a game the Bills really should have won after leading 14-3 at the end of the first quarter. The lack of receiver depth, or talent, continues to hurt this team, though.

Just like last week, the Bills will feel they can win this game, especially at home. Buffalo haven’t hosted the Lions since 2010, and are 4-1 in their last five meetings against Detroit.

Detroit Lions (5-8):

Detroit made short work of a much-lesser opponents last week, which is something they’ve struggled to do at times this season.

A 17-3 win over the Cardinals was highlighted by a pick-six interception by cornerback Darius Slay, but really, there wasn’t a whole lot to get excited about with the Lions despite the scoreline.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford had another day to forget passing for just 101-yards and zero touchdowns. The running game continues to stagnate with Kerryon Johnson missing, while talented receivers like Kenny Golladay are hardly seeing the ball.

A trip to snowy Buffalo is hardly what the Lions need right now, although head coach Matt Patricia has been preparing for these kind of conditions for months.

With very little ball movement and unfamiliarity with the field, it’s no surprise to see the Bills as the favourite.

Tip: Back the Bills to Beat The Line (-2.5 Points) @ $1.91

Baltimore Ravens (7-6):

A win over the Bucs and a Steelers loss to the Patriots this week will see the Ravens claim the top spot in the AFC North.

Baltimore were brave last week in their overtime loss to the Chiefs at Arrowhead, a game that, not for the first time this season, saw plenty of promise out of the Ravens’ defence.

Baltimore held Kansas City to just 94-rushing yards last week. They also made life difficult on third down for the Chiefs, while the pass-rush accounted for three sacks on Patrick Mahomes.

We hate to beat the same old drum, but the offence is still the biggest question mark. Lamar Jackson threw for two touchdowns last week, but can this team score points in the playoffs? We wait and see.

Fortunately the Bucs defence is one of the worst in the league, and the Ravens also hold a 7-2 record in their last nine meetings against Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-8):

For more than just a brief moment last week, the Bucs looked like they might upset the Saints for the second time this season.

Tampa Bay led 14-3 at half time on the back of what was a brilliant display of chemistry from Jameis Winston and tight end Cameron Brate. The two hooked up for a pair of touchdowns, but ultimately, the defence fell through as the Bucs allowed Michael Thomas to catch for 98-yards.

It’s no shock to learn Tampa bay are 0-5 in their last five road games, and against a Ravens defence that has allowed the third-fewest passing yards and the fourth-fewest rushing yards this season, that spells a whole lot of trouble.

Tip: Back the Ravens 7-12 @ $4.75

Atlanta Falcons (4-9):

It’s strange to think the Falcons finished 10-6 a season ago when you consider how poorly this team has played all year.

Atlanta waited until the fourth quarter to show up last week in Green Bay, and by then it was too late. The Packers marched home to a commanding 34-20 win, leaving plenty of uncertainty about the Falcons after locking up their first losing record since 2014.

It’s not panic stations just yet, but head coach Dan Quinn has to be in danger of losing his job. The Falcons have been riddled by injuries, particularly on defence, but there’s zero offensive creativity when it comes time to converting on short-yardage situations.

The Falcons will be granted some reprieve this week though with the Cardinals coming to town. Atlanta have won seven of their last 10-games against Arizona, while the Cardinals remain 0-5 in their last five trips to Georgia.

Arizona Cardinals (3-10):

If it wasn’t for a late field goal in the fourth quarter, the Cardinals could have easily laid a goose egg in their 17-3 loss to Detroit last week.

Considering the scoreboard, there obviously wasn’t a lot to love from Arizona offensively. Josh Rosen threw for 240-yards, a pick and three sacks, while David Johnson was held under 50-yards –a surprising outcome against the Lions’ sloppy run defence.

To their credit though Arizona’s own defence continues to improve. A week after upsetting the Packers at Lambeau, the Cardinals held Matthew Stafford scoreless last week.

A trip to Atlanta, a game the Cardinals haven’t visited since 2016, poses plenty of challenges, though. Despite last week’s shortcomings, Matt Ryan and Julio Jones hooked up for over 100-yards and two scores – a connection we should see plenty of again this week.

Tip: Back Under 44 Total Points @ $1.91

Cincinnati Bengals (5-8):

This is hardly a game to get excited about between two teams destined to finish with a Top 5 draft pick.

The Chargers did the Bengals a favour last week by taking their foot off the gas, but despite the flattering scoreline, Cincinnati hardly have anything to feel proud about.

Aside from Joe Mixon’s 111-yard, one touchdown effort, the Bengals stunk. Quarterback Jeff Driskel will be counting down the days until the season is over, similar to Bengals fans longing for the day when head coach Marvin Lewis is finally fired.

As far as this game goes, the Bengals enter as the favourite. Cincinnati are 4-1 in their last five home games against Oakland, which is just about the only number worth paying attention to.

Oakland Raiders (3-10):

Last week’s 24-21 win over the Steelers was the highlight for the Raiders in this long lost season.

With Ben Roethlisberger exiting in the third quarter with a head injury, Oakland sure caught a lucky break, but there’s no denying Derek Carr’s 322-yard, two touchdown performance.

Re-signing tight end Jared Cook is paramount this offseason if the Raiders hope to keep Carr happy with his No.1 target.

With that in mind, expect plenty of the Carr-Cook connection this weekend considering the Bengals have allowed the fourth-most passing yards in the league. Running the ball as often as possible is also the likely strategy against Cincinnati’s equally poor run defence.

Tip: Back the Raiders To Win @ $2.35

New York Giants (5-8):

The Giants are fresh from a 40-17 blowout win over the Redskins last week that left plenty of fans feeling nostalgic about the days of old.

Eli Manning threw for three touchdowns in the win, but most importantly managed to keep a clean sheet in the turnover column.

Having now won two-straight, New York’s miserable season suddenly has fans feeling optimistic about the future. Manning won’t figure in those plans for much longer, but Saquon Barkley most certainly will.

The short-priced Rookie of the Year favourite finished with a touchdown and an outstanding 197 scrimmage yards to his name last week, which the Giants will be relying on heavily this weekend against a very stingy Titans defence.

New York haven’t hosted the Titans at home since 2010, a game they lost 29-10. The Giants are 1-5 in their last six-games against Tennessee, but since Big Blue look determined to end this season on a high note, it’s no surprise to see the Giants as favourites.

Tennessee Titans (7-6):

The Titans remain on the outside looking in, for now.

Currently holding the ninth seed for a Wild Card spot behind the Colts and Dolphins, Tennessee are as good a chance as any to sneak into the playoffs for the second year in a row.

Last week’s 30-7 win over the Jaguars last week certainly helped, and in case you missed the Derrick Henry pandemonium, make sure you go back and watch his 238-yard, four touchdown effort.

As great as last week was though, can Tennessee really back it up? Consistency has been far and few between for this team, particularly on offence as the running game remains hit and miss alongside quarterback Marcus Mariota.

Throw in the fact that the Titans have very little experience playing in New York – which should be quite cold  – as well as their 1-4 record on the road this season, and it looks tough to back the Titans outright.

Tip: Back Under 44 Total Points @ $1.91

Minnesota Vikings (6-6-1):

Its simple math for the Vikings from here: win.

A loss this week at home against the Dolphins would gift the Bears the NFC North crown, but a win and a Chicago loss could certainly make things very interesting.

It’s tough to find faith in the latter though considering Minnesota’s dismal performance against the Seahawks last week. As the highest-paid quarterback in the league, Kirk Cousins sure isn’t playing one, and for all the talk surrounding Minnesota’s defence, the Vikings hardly look capable of stopping anyone.

To make matters worse, Minnesota made a controversial decision during the week firing offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. It’s hardly the ideal time to be making drastic decisions with the playoffs still a chance as we wait and see if the Vikings can turn this thing around.

To their credit, Minnesota are 10-2 in their last 12 home games, which has proved valuable for punters. Considering Cousins’ struggles, as well as the bevy of off-field distractions, it’s still surprising to see Minnesota priced the way they are.

Miami Dolphins (7-6):

If you were to bank on one team sneaking into the playoffs this year, it has to be the Dolphins.

Fresh from their walkoff touchdown to stun the Patriots last week, Miami’s season has caught spark having now won two-straight.

Last weekend’s heroics provided one of the touchdowns of the season, but it could also be the defining moment for the Dolphins as they look to make a serious playoff push.

That might sound strange considering this teams struggles – like the fact they’ve allowed the fourth most-rushing yards – but momentum can be a dangerous thing in the NFL.

This week’s trip to Minnesota will be telling for Miami. It’s a tough environment that very few teams walk away from unscathed, especially with an 0-5 record on the road this season.

The Vikings aren’t the best team when it comes to stopping the run, but they have allowed only nine rushing touchdowns all season. On the flip side, the Dolphins have scored the fewest rushing touchdowns in the league, leaving quarterback Ryan Tannehill with plenty of work to do.

Tip: Back the Vikings to Beat The Line (-7 Points) @ $1.91

Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9):

Outcoached, outplayed and outmuscled – that was the story of Jacksonville’s blowout loss to the Titans last week.

It comes as no surprise considering this team has very few playmakers left to rely on, but it’s hard to win football games when you defence lacks the basic fundamentals – like tackling – to give yourselves a chance.

Derrick Henry ran all over the Jags last week for over 200-yards. Confidence is low and so is talent, making this game between two of the NFL’s least exciting franchises a market worth staying away from.

Washington Redskins (6-7):

The Redskins are now down to Josh Johnson at quarterback after Mark Sanchez was benched in the third quarter last week.

The 10-year veteran has started in just five games, the most recent dating back to 2011 with the Buccaneers.

Aside from Adrian Peterson, the Redskins are a mess right now. Alex Smith is reportedly having complications following surgery on his leg, leaving Washington with plenty of big quarterback decisions to make during the offseason.

Washington are 5-1 in their last six-games against Jacksonville, but with two B-grade quarterbacks suiting up under centre, this game isn’t worth your money.

Tip: No Bet

Indianapolis Colts (7-6):

The Colts returned to winning ways last week in a big time victory over their fiercest rival.

It wasn’t pretty, but Indy hung on for a 24-21 win over the Texans behind 399-yards and two touchdowns from Andrew Luck.

The best part of the Colts’ win though was the defence. Indianapolis held Lamar Miller to just 33-yards and a score, a successful day considering the 27-year old has torched four teams for over 100-yards this season.

As far as their own running game goes, the Colts will need to establish something early this week against one of the toughest interior defences in the NFL.

That responsibility falls firmly in the lap of Marlon Mack, while we should expect to see plenty of Nyheim Hines on swing and wheel routes from the backfield.

The Colts haven’t hosted the Cowboys at home since 2010, but their 4-1 record at Lucas Oil Stadium is enough to make them the favourite this week.

Dallas Cowboys (8-5):

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks like a genius following Amari Cooper’s brilliant (and lucky) catch in overtime against the Eagles last week.

The win now sees Dallas in the midst of a serious five-game winning streak, but surprisingly enough, they do enter this game against the Colts as the underdog.

Dallas still has plenty of question marks about them though, particularly on offence. Dak Prescott remains the most sacked quarterback in the NFL, so can he really steer the Cowboys towards the Super Bowl? And what about Cooper, is he really Dallas’ go-to guy long term?

We’ll find out in the coming weeks if the Cowboys offence can keep up with the pace, but for now, the defence is stealing most of the headlines – alongside Ezekiel Elliott of course.

Dallas held the Eagles to just 34-rushing yards last week, while Elliott racked up 113 of his own.

Stopping the Colts on the ground will be crucial to the Cowboys’ chances on Monday, and if the Cowboys interior defence can pressure Luck, something not a lot of teams have accomplished this year, they’ll be well on their way to an upset.

Tip: Back the Cowboys To Beat The Line (+3 Points) @ $1.87

San Francisco 49ers (3-10):

The NFL schedule has done us a few favours as far as this San Francisco-Seattle match up goes.

These two teams met a fortnight ago, a game the Niners lost 43-16. San Francisco were dominated by Russell Wilson and Seattle’s running back committee, but the one positive was Nick Mullens passing for over 400-yards.

San Francisco are still riding the highs of a 20-16 upset win over the Broncos last week, so they’ll fancy themselves a chance against Seattle at home.

Despite tight end George Kittle’s huge 200-plus yard game last week though, unfortunately the 49ers are 1-4 in their last five home games against the Seahawks.

Seattle Seahawks (8-5):

Make it four-straight for the up and about Seahawks.

They won’t catch the Rams in the NFC West, but this is by far the most dangerous team nobody wants to face come playoff time.

As it stands, Seattle would match up against the Cowboys in the Wild Card round next month. Seattle need to keep their sights set on the remaining three weeks though, because as we found out last week, San Francisco are capable of an upset.

You don’t have to be a genius to work out how well the Seahawks’ defence is playing right now. Seattle stopped the Vikings on two fourth down conversion attempts in their 21-7 win last week, all the while holding Kirk Cousins to just 208 passing yards.

An away game in San Francisco is hardly the challenge it used to be for the Seahawks, so they should be one of the safer picks this week. The Niners defence has recorded the fewest turnovers all year, so this figures to be a nice day out for Russell Wilson, especially if Doug Baldwin is healthy.

Tip: Alternative Spread: Seahawks (-8) @ $2.35

Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5-1):

The Steelers are from home and hosed in the AFC North.

The Ravens are breathing down their neck, but that’s not the only worry for the Steelers as the health of star running back James Conner remains up in the air.

Head coach Mike Tomlin remains optimistic about Conner’s chances this week, although the Steelers might be a little pre-occupied auditioning kickers this week.

After Chris Boswell’s slip n’ slide on the game-tying attempt against the Raiders during last week’s 24-21 loss, Tomlin confirmed the Steelers are looking at other options when it comes to field goals and extra point attempts.

It goes without saying that none of this bodes particularly well with the Patriots coming to town this week. The Steelers are 1-5 in their last six games when playing at home against New England.

New England Patriots (9-4):

The Patriots are staring at the second seed in the AFC, but is this team really any good?

On paper the Patriots are led by two of the games future Hall of Famers, aside from that though, there’s not much else.

Last week’s deflating loss to the Dolphins on a last second miracle left head coach Bill Belichick a little exposed on the defensive front. Rushing four men on quarterback Ryan Tannehill was one of the worst calls in his coaching career, and not for the first time this season, the Patriots defence looked extremely vulnerable.

They normally find a way to win, but this game in Pittsburgh could be the most telling in recent years. New England are likely to travel in the playoffs, and if they fall short at Heinz Field, they’ll be tough to trust come January.

To their credit, the Patriots have been fantastic on the road. New England are 19-5 in their last 24 road games, and since the run defence is by far their biggest achilles heel, the absence of James Conner would do New England a huge favour.

Tip: Back the Patriots To Win @ $1.80

Los Angeles Rams (11-2):

The Rams look kinda beatable right now, don’t they?

Last week’s cold and windy loss to the Bears in Chicago was by far one of the worst games we’ve seen from LA in the last two years.

Head coach Sean McVay was partly to blame, as the Rams stubbornly stuck to the passing game despite Jared Goff showing no confidence whatsoever with the ball. As a result, Goff threw four picks in the loss, while running back Todd Gurley endured his worst game of the year to date.

Traveling back to sunny California should do the Rams a great deal of confidence this week though, particularly against an Eagles side that ranks third in passing yards allowed.

The Rams last met Philly this time last year, a game they lost 43-35 at home. There’s no shame in losing to the eventual Super Bowl champs, but you can bet LA will have revenge on the brain.

Philadelphia Eagles (6-7):

The Eagles aren’t dead in the water just yet, but you can just about stick a form in them if they lose to the Rams this week.

Philadelphia’s rollercoaster season hit a new low last week in an overtime loss to the Cowboys, a team the Eagles have lost to twice this season.

It’s crazy to think the Eagles were the benchmark on offensive creativity a season ago. Now, the lack of a running back, as well as a serious deep, down-field receiver, has left Philly staring at the drawing board.

The Eagles are 2-4 on the road this season, and even though they are capable of putting up points on the Rams’ hit and miss defence, Philly’s own defensive woes should keep them out of this game.

LA have won four games by six-points or less this season, so expect the Eagles to keep this one close.

Tip: Back the Rams 1-6 @ $4.50

Carolina Panthers (6-7):

Five straight losses has the Panthers looking very close to done in the NFC Wild Card picture.

The same goes for Ron Rivera’s coaching career, as Carolina’s fall from grace reached new lows last week losing to the Browns by six-points on the road.

Carolina’s main problem has been Cam Newton’s accuracy. The 2015 MVP has been a shell of his former self, although it’s fair to say, the Panthers really don’t have an elite level of wide receiver talent.

It’s likely we see the Panthers utilise the running game this week against the Saints, which isn’t entirely a smart plan. The Saints have allowed the fewest rushing yards on the season, while they also rank third in the league in sacks.

That spells plenty of pressure inside and outside the pocket on Cam, and more than likely, a Panthers loss.

New Orleans Saints (11-2):

The Saints can rest easy knowing they’ve already locked up the division. They’ll want to make up for last week’s slow start against the Bucs though, a game New Orleans easily could have lost after committing two crucial turnovers.

Like all great teams do, the Saints still found a way to win however. Head coach Sean Payton knows the game better than anybody, so it was no surprise to see him target the best player on the field, Michael Thomas.

The Drew Brees-Michael Thomas connection is something to behold, and it should be in full force in the red zone this week. The Panthers have allowed the third-most passing touchdowns on the year, so expect plenty of the dynamic duo on Monday.

New Orleans are 4-1 in their last five games against the Panthers, but just 2-6 on the road in Carolina. Still, the Panthers have shown us nothing of note in recent weeks, while the Saints offence still resembles the most potent attack in the league.

Tip: Back the Saints 1-6 @ $4.50

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2017

There are a number of big games set to take place in the NFL this weekend, but none bigger than the huge clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New England Patriots.

These teams are expected to meet in the AFC Championship and this will be a massive test of where both teams are at ahead of the NFL Playoffs.

There is betting interest in a host of NFL games this weekend and our complete 2017 NFL Week 15 tips can be found below.

The Peyton Manning Derby features two teams that are having seasons to forget.

The Denver Broncos beat the New York Jets in dominant fashion last week and they will start this clash as favourites.

Denver have lost their past seven games on the road and they have failed to cover the line in any of these games.

The Indianapolis Colts went down to the Buffalo Bills in the Snow Bowl last weekend and they have won only one of their past eight games.

Indianapolis have lost their past four games as home underdogs and they are a middling 2-2 against the line.

Both these teams are impossible to trust from a betting standpoint and this is a game that I am more than happy to stay out of.

No Bet

The Detroit Lions need to keep winning to have any chance of qualifying for the NFL Playoffs and they will start this clash with the Chicago Bears as clear favourites.

Detroit have won seven of their past eight games against the Bears, but their form at home has been poor and they have won only two of their past seven games at Ford Field.

The Bears returned to winning form with an impressive win over the Cincinnati Bengals, but they are a side that does struggle for consistency.

Chicago have won two of their past seven games as away underdogs and their record against the line is no better.

No Bet

This is a huge game as the winner will go to the top of the AFC West.

It is the Los Angeles Chargers that will start this clash as narrow favourites and they have won four games on the trot in impressive fashion.

The Chargers have been a tough inconsistent away from home and they have lost their past seven games against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Kansas City ended their losing streak with a win over the Oakland Raiders and their record against the Chargers can’t be sneezed at.

The Chiefs should be favourites and they represent genuine value at their current price.

Back Kansas City To Win @ $2

The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the shortest-priced favourites in the NFL this weekend.

Carson Wentz may have been ruled out for the rest of the season, but Nick Foles is a more than adequate back-up and the Eagles have a ground game that is strong enough to beat the struggling New York Giants.

The Eagles have won two of their past three games as away favourites and they have covered the line in both those wins.

New York produced another poor effort against the Dallas Cowboys last weekend and there is no doubt that they are a franchise in crisis.

The Giants have won only one of their past four games as home underdogs and their record against the line is no better.

Philadelphia can overcome the loss of Wentz and record another comfortable win.

Back Philadelphia To Beat The Line (-7 Points)

The Minnesota Vikings remain in the hunt for the number one seed in the NFC and they are dominant favourites to beat the Cincinnati Bengals.

Minnesota went down to the Carolina Panthers last weekend, but this is obviously an easier assignment.

The Vikings have won four of their past six games as home favourites and they have covered the line in each of these wins.

It has been a season to forget for the Bengals and they were extremely poor against the Chicago Bears last weekend.

The Bengals have won only one of their past six games as away underdogs and they are 4-2 against the line in this scenario.

Minnesota should have no issues beating Cincinnati, but their is no value at their current price.

No Bet

There is no love lost between the Cleveland Browns and the Baltimore Ravens.

The Ravens were not disgraced against the Pittsburgh Steelers last weekend and it is no surprise that they will start this clash as clear favourites.

Baltimore have won only one of their past three games as away favourites and their record on the road this season has been poor.

Cleveland went close to winning their first game of the season last weekend, but they suffered a heart-breaking loss in overtime against the Green Bay Packers.

The Browns have won only one game across the past two seasons and they have been a losing betting play in just about every metric.

It is impossible to back Cleveland, but there is no value in the current price on offer for the Ravens.

No Bet

The Washington Redskins have won only one of their past five games, but they will still start this clash with the Arizona Cardinals as clear favourites.

Washington have won only two of their past four games as home favourites and their record against the line in this scenario is a poor 1-3.

Arizona produced their best defensive performance of the season against the Tennessee Titans and there really isn’t as much between these two teams as the current betting market suggests.

The Cardinals have been a profitable betting play as away underdogs this season and they have won their past two games against Washington.

The $2.88 currently on offer is well and truly over the odds and the Cardinals are one of the best value betting plays of the weekend.

Back Arizona To Win @ $2.88

This is set to be one of the biggest games of the weekend.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been cleared to return to action for the first time since suffering a broken collar bone and he gives the Packers a genuine chance of upsetting the Panthers.

It is still the Carolina Panthers that will start this clash as favourites and they have been a tough team to trust in that situation this year.

The Panthers have won two of their past four games as home favourites and their record against the line was even worse.

Green Bay have won two games in overtime on the trot and the return of Rodgers makes them a serious contender once again.

The Packers have won three of their past six games as away underdogs for a clear profit and they are 4-2 against the line in this scenario.

A fired-up Green Bay can upset the Panthers and they are excellent value to do just that.

Back Green Bay To Win @ $2.35

The New Orleans Saints are the shortest-priced favourites in the NFL this weekend.

New Orleans went down to the Atlanta Falcons last weekend, but they continue to be one of the best betting sides in the NFL.

The Saints have won their past six games as home favourites and they are an impressive 5-1 against the line in this scenario.

The New York Jets produced their worst performance of the season in their defeat at the hands of the Denver Broncos and the loss of Josh McCown is a big one.

New York have lost their past six games as away underdogs and they have failed to cover the line in any of these games.

This could get ugly for the Jets and the Saints can cover the big line.

Back New Orleans To Cover The Line (-15.5 Points)

The Jacksonville Jaguars remain in control of the AFC South and as long as they keep winning they will claim a division title.

Jacksonville showed that they are the real deal with their win over the Seattle Seahawks and they should prove too strong for this struggling Texans outfit.

The Jaguars have won four of their past five games as home favourites and they are 3-2 against the line in this scenario.

The Houston Texans went down to the San Francisco 49ers last weekend and they have now lost six of their past seven games.

Houston have won just one of their past eight games as away underdogs and they are a middling 4-4 against the line in this situation.

Jacksonville should win this game comfortably and cover the line in the process.

Back Jacksonville To Beat The Line (-10.5 Points)

This is a massive game and the lead in the NFC West is on the line.

The Seattle Seahawks went down to the Jacksonville Jaguars last weekend, but they will still start this clash as narrow favourites.

Seattle have won four of their past seven games as home favourites for a loss and they are a poor 2-5 against the line in this scenario.

The Los Angeles Rams were not disgraced against the Philadelphia Eagles and their offence continues to make big strides.

Los Angeles have won two of their past three games as away underdogs and this really is their opportunity to beat the Seahawks,

There is rarely much between these two sides and the Rams are a good bet to win with the insurance of a 2.5 points start.

Back Los Angeles To Beat The Line (+2.5 Points)

The Jimmy Garoppolo era at the San Francisco 49ers has gotten off to a winning start and they will start this clash with the Tennessee Titans as clear favourites.

The 49ers have won only one of their past seven games and they are 3-4 against the line in this scenario.

Tennessee produced their worst performance of the season when they went down to the Arizona Cardinals and they are now a game behind the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC South.

The Titans have won one of their past three games as away underdogs, but their overall record on the road is poor.

This is another game that the market has gotten just about right.

No Bet

This is a massive game on a weekend that is packed full of them and the top seed in the AFC is on the line.

The New England Patriots suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of the Miami Dolphins last weekend, but they will still start this clash as clear favourites,

New England have won their past four games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tom Brady has always had the edge over Ben Roethlisberger.

The Patriots have won nine of their past ten games as away favourites and they are 8-2 against the line in this scenario.

Pittsburgh extended their winning streak with a victory over the Baltimore Ravens and they continue to find ways to win games.

They have won eight of their past nine games in front of their home fans, but they are only a middling 4-5 against the line.

The Patriots simply don’t lose back-to-back games and they can return to winning form against the Steelers.

Back New England To Beat The Line (+3 Points)

The Dallas Cowboys need to keep winning to stay in the NFL Playoffs hunt and they will start this clash as favourites.

Dallas have won two games on the trot and they appear to have found their groove following their mid-season meltdown.

The Cowboys have won four of their past five games as away favourites and they have covered the line in each of these wins.

Oakland were very disappointing against Kansas City last weekend and their season is on life-support.

They have won five of their past eight games at home, but they have been successful in just two of their past eight games as underdogs.

Dallas can keep their season alive with a comfortable win.

Back Dallas To Beat The Line (-3 Points)

The Atlanta Falcons have won four of their past five games and they will start this clash with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as clear favourites.

Atlanta are 4-1 as away favourites this season, but they are only 2-3 against the line in this scenario.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not lived up to expectations this season and they have now lost three games on the trot.

Tampa Bay have lost their past seven games as underdogs and they have failed to cover the line in any of these defeats.

The Falcons are rolling into the NFL Playoffs and the line of six points will not be enough.

Back Atlanta To Beat The Line (-6 Points)

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2016/2017

It is a new era in the rivalry between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots – Peyton Manning will not be in action – but their clash on Monday morning is still the pick of the weekend.

The Cincinnati Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial NFC North clash in the prime-time game on Monday before the round concludes when the Washington Redskins face the Carolina Panthers on Tuesday.

We are reaching the final weeks of the NFL regular season, but there are still plenty of winners to be found and you can find our thoughts on every single game below.

Back Under 38.5 Points

No Bet

Back Chicago To Beat The Line (+6.5 Points)

Back Tampa Bay @ $3.50

Back Houston To Beat The Line (-6 Points)

No Bet

Back Baltimore To Beat The Line (-6 Points)

No Bet

Back Detroit To Win @ $2.70

Back Indianapolis To Win @ $2.70

Back New Orleans To Beat The Line (+2.5 Points)

No Bet

Back Denver To Beat The Line (+3 Points)

Back Oakland To Beat The Line (-3 Points)

Back Pittsburgh To Beat The Line (-3 Points)

Back Washington To Beat The Line (-4.5 Points)