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We’re in the homestretch of the regular season as 4 weeks remain. One team – the Philadelphia Eagles (12-1) – has clinched a playoff berth, while 3 – the Houston Texans (1-11-1), Chicago Bears (3-10) and Denver Broncos (3-10) – have been eliminated.
Hopefully you wagered on our winning parlay in Week 14. Now, it’s time to focus on Week 15. After looking at Tipico Sportsbook’s NFL Week 15 odds, here’s our “Let’s make some money” NFL parlay bet to cash in on among SportbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.
The Dallas Cowboys (10-3) almost lost as 17-point home favorites to the Texans last Sunday. Houston returns home where it is a 2-TD underdog to the Kansas City Chiefs (10-3). Will this make an appearance in this week’s parlay? Quite possible. But what about the rest of the league?
The Miami Dolphins (8-5) head to Western New York to face the Buffalo Bills (10-3) after 2 miserable outings. The New York Giants (7-5-1) visit the Washington Commanders (7-5-1) will meet just 2 weeks after they tied 20-20 in New Jersey.
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NFL Week 15: Let’s make some money parlay
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Leg 1: Dolphins at BILLS -7 (-109) – Saturday 8:15 p.m. (NFL Network)
We’ll start the parlay off with 1 of the 3 Saturday games. This Dolphins hope to avoid and 0-3 road trip after losing the first 2 games. Miami lost 33-17 to the San Francisco 49ers (9-4), who lost their QB in the 1st quarter, and suffered a 23-17 defeat at the Los Angeles Chargers (7-6), who, despite being the worst run defense in the league, limited Miami to 92 rushing yards.
Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has had a wonderful season, but the past 2 games have not been his best. On top of this, nagging injuries to WR Jaylen Waddle will limit the 2nd-year star and WR Tyreek Hill isn’t 100 percent. Something the Bills will be keenly aware of and able to exploit.
The Bills defense finally has CB Tre’Davious White back. With LB/DE Von Miller (torn ACL) out for the season, DL Gregory Rousseau, DL Ed Oliver and company stepped up last Sunday in a 20-12 home win over the New York Jets (7-6), and they will continue to do so this week.
Buffalo QB Josh Allen is starting to look healthier after a UCL ligament injury affected him earlier in the season. Even through his struggles, his legs never failed him – which included rushing for the only 2 TDs in their 1st game vs. the Jets, a 20-17 on the road Nov. 6.
Now that his arm is healthy, look for plenty of deep passes to WRs Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis to take place in this one. Miami’s secondary has not been as strong as expected. CBs Xavien Howard and Byron Jones have battled injuries and the rest of the secondary has not been able to cover for their missing time.
Buffalo will be able to hit some deep passes vs. Miami, stretching the game and the score out. Plus, the Dolphins needed heaters in the “frigid” 55-degree temperatures of L.A. last week. Imagine how the team will feel in Buffalo.
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Leg 2: LIONS +0.5 (-109) at Jets – 1 p.m. ET (CBS)
Jets QB Mike White has been a remarkable story. He took a beating against the Bills last week and still almost led New York to a victory. Even though the Jets lost 20-12, the team and fans love him. But how will he be this week against the Detroit Lions (6-7). White suffered bruised ribs and who knows what other bumps and bruises after facing the Buffalo defense.
Meanwhile, QB Jared Goff was having another solid game Detroit claimed a 34-23 victory against the visiting Minnesota Vikings (10-3). The win kept the Lions in the NFC playoff hunt. Another win this week could get them even closer.
Detroit RB Jamaal Williams leads the NFL in rushing TDs with 14 – his 806 rushing yards rank 13th. Despite not being known as a running team, Williams and RB D’Andre Swift have brought a potent run attack to the Motor City to compliment the pass offense.
This hard-nosed attitude has the Lions being a tough matchup for anyone. With the Jets starting either a banged-up White or backup QB Joe Flacco, the Lions will be able to control the game and win on the road.
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Leg 3: Titans at CHARGERS -3 (-108) – 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
Los Angeles and QB Justin Herbert will look to throw the ball all day against Tennessee Titans (7-6) in a game of contrasting styles. The Titans, behind RB Derrick Henry will look to run the ball and control the clock.
The Chargers are last in the NFL in rush defense, allowing 5.43 yards per carry. This will mean a big game for Henry, but with the Titans defense struggling, including an ailing DE Jeffery Simmons, the Chargers will be able to keep the ball and move down field.
Tennessee is coming off 2 games in which it was outscored 71-32 by the Eagles and the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-8). The offense, including Henry, has not had good weeks recently and with the possibility of Los Angeles DE Joey Bosa returning Sunday, the run defense of the Chargers could receive a boost.
It is always tough to bet on the Chargers. They like to “Charger it up,” but I am going to risk it once again and take the Bolts in this key spot for them.
Parlay payout: Bet $10 to profit $60.81.
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Leg 4-*: Bengals at Buccaneers OVER 44 (-110) – 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS)
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We saw last week what QB Joe Burrow can do even with only 1 of his 3 main receivers in a 23-10 home victory for the Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) against the Cleveland Browns (5-8).
After WR Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd went out early in the 1st quarter, Burrow and WR Ja’Marr Chase combined for 10 receptions, 119 yards and 1 TD. With RB Joe Mixon another week healthier, the Bengals run game will be a handful for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7).
Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady looked rough in a 35-7 loss to San Francisco last week. The Bucs are struggling, but against a defense which is not up to the standard of the 49ers in the Bengals, Brady and WR Mike Evans should finally connect on a long TD pass. Something they almost did last week before a holding penalty had it nullified.
With the Buccaneers fighting to remain atop the NFC South, they will put up some points, but the Bengals will put up points as well. OVER 44 (-110) seems like a safe bet with a lot of these points coming through the air.
Parlay payout: Bet $10 to profit $125.18.
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Falcons at SAINTS -4.5 (-107) – 1 p.m. ET (FOX)
QB Marcus Mariota (knee) is now on injured reserve for the Atlanta Falcons (5-8). This leaves Desmond Ritter as the starting QB against the New Orleans Saints (4-9) and for the rest of the season. While he may turn out to be a good QB, this will be his 1st NFL start.
The Saints defense, despite missing CB Marshon Lattimore for much of the season, can still get to the opposing QB. Against the Falcons offensive line, Ritter could be under pressure for much of the game.
New Orleans’ Andy Dalton is nothing special at the QB position, though he has been solid this season. He threw for 229 yards and 1 TD, completing 20 of 28 passes, in the Saints’ last game, a 17-16 loss at the Bucs in Week 13 – the Saints had a bye in Week 14. So, the loss can’t be pinned on Dalton.
With the Falcons defense struggling, Dalton, RB Alvin Kamara and rookie WR Chris Olave will be able to move the ball down field, while the Saints defense keeps Ritter in the pocket.
A 4.5-point spread is a big line for these NFC South rivals, who tend to play close games, but with the rookie QB behind center for Atlanta, I will wager on New Orleans to pull off the victory and cover.
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