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NFL Betting Guide – Week 15: Odds, lines, spreads, picks and best bets

Game-by-game NFL Week 15 breakdowns, with NFL betting odds, lines, predictions, picks and betting tips for each game.

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SportsbookWire’s NFL Betting Guide is at your service for Week 15; full of NFL odds, lines, spreads, game-by-game predictions, picks and best-bet selections to help you make the best NFL sports bets for the week.

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NFL Week 15 – Sunday, December 15th, 2019

New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Miami Dolphins at New York Giants – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

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Minnesota Vikings at Los Angeles Chargers – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals – 4:05 p.m. ET – CBS

Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX

Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers – 4:25 p.m. ET – FOX

Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers – 8:20 p.m. ET – NBC

NFL Week 15 – Monday, December 16th, 2019

Indianapolis Colts at New Orleans Saints – 8:15 p.m. ET – ESPN

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Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers odds, picks, and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Seattle Seahawks at Carolina Panthers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

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The Carolina Panthers (5-8) host the Seattle Seahawks (10-3) Sunday of Week 15. The Panthers will look to halt their five-game skid, while the Seahawks attempt to stay alive in the NFC West title chase. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium. Below, we analyze the Seahawks-Panthers sports betting odds and lines, while providing sports betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Seahawks at Panthers: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Panthers failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
  • Seattle had covered four games in a row before its poor showing last week. The Seahawks are 5-2 ATS and 6-1 straight up on the road.
  • The total has gone Over in nine of 13 games for Carolina. The Panthers surrendered more than 34 points per game during that span.
  • The Panthers have allowed 24 rushing touchdowns, five more than any other team, and their 5.3 yards per carry allowed is the second-highest rate in the league.
  • After throwing 7 touchdown passes with no interceptions in his first four games, Panthers QB Kyle Allen has since recorded a 9:12 ratio in his past seven games.
  • The Seahawks have allowed the sixth-most receiving yards to opposing running backs. Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey will have a big game.

Seahawks at Panthers: Key injuries

Seahawks RB Rashaad Penny (knee) will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in Week 14.

Panthers TE Greg Olsen (concussion) missed last week’s game, but returned to a limited practice on Wednesday.

Seahawks at Panthers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Seahawks 31, Panthers 17

Moneyline (?)

The Panthers put up a strong fight in Week 13 against the New Orleans Saints, but their other games over the past four weeks have included two blowout losses to the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins. The Seahawks are 6-1 on the road this year, and badly need a win in order to stay in the mix for a division title and potential first-round bye.

Take the SEAHAWKS (-278) to win outright.

Against the Spread (?)

The Seahawks opened as 4 point favorites, but the line moved up a bit following another disappointing performance by the Panthers. Carolina isn’t getting much from Allen or the defense, and the Panthers have lost their last two games at home against weaker opponents than the one they’ll face this week. Look for the SEAHAWKS (-5.5, -121) to win by at least a touchdown.

Over/Under (?)

A projected total of 48.5 points is tied for the second-highest total of the week. The Seahawks are sixth in the league in scoring, while the Panthers have allowed the sixth-most points, including 32.4 per game over their past seven contests.

The Seahawks should get to their implied total of 27 points against Carolina’s struggling defense, but the Panthers may have trouble getting to their 21.5 point target. This will be close, so it’s best to AVOID.

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Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Buffalo Bills at Pittsburgh Steelers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Buffalo Bills (9-4) and Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) were flexed into the Sunday Night Football spot and they’ll meet at 8:20 p.m. ET at Heinz Field. We analyze the Bills-Steelers sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 15 matchup.

Bills at Steelers: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Bills will lean upon their suffocating defense, looking to shut down the Steelers. Buffalo ranks third in the NFL in total yards allowed (296.8), third in passing yards allowed (191.5) and second in points allowed (16.3).
  • Buffalo ranks fifth in the NFL with 135.3 rushing yards per game, but is just 27th in passing yards at 206.6 per outing.
  • The Steelers are also stout defensively, ranking fifth in the NFL with 310.9 total yards allowed and 209.8 passing yards allowed. They’re also ninth against the run, yielding 101.2 yards per game, and they’re sixth in the NFL in points allowed at 18.6.
  • Offensively it has been a struggle for the Steelers, checking in 28th with 290.1 total yards per game, and 31st in passing yards (195.5). They have managed just 19.9 PPG to rank 23rd
  • The Bills are 6-0-1 ATS in the past seven on the road, and 4-1-1 ATS in the past six overall.
  • The Steelers are 5-1 ATS in the past six overall, while going 5-1 ATS in the past six at home.
  • Buffalo is making its first appearance on SNF since facing the New England Patriots during the 2007 season.

Bills at Steelers: Key injuries

Bills: DT Corey Liuget (lower body) is a question mark, while RB T.J. Yeldon (illness) is under the weather.

Steelers: RBs James Conner (shoulder) and Jaylen Samuels (groin) are question marks, with Conner likely closer to a return. WR Juju Smith-Schuster (knee) is close to a return, while TE Vance McDonald (concussion) is in the protocol and a question mark.

Bills at Steelers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Steelers 20, Bills 16

Moneyline (?)

The STEELERS (-129) have the advantage since they’re playing at home, but that’s about it. This is a coin-flip game with major AFC playoff implications. That’s why NBC flexed it to SNF. The difference in this one will be if Conner and Smith-Schuster both return. If so, advantage Pittsburgh on its home turf in front of a raucous crowd. Even if one or both cannot go, coach Mike Tomlin is doing an exceptional job with the personnel he has, and the Steelers are just finding ways to win.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Bucs moneyline returns a $7.75 profit with a Pittsburgh victory.

Against the Spread (?)

The STEELERS (-2.5, -106) are worth a small-unit play at home, again, especially if Conner and/or Smith-Schuster return. The bright lights of SNF might be a bit much for QB Josh Allen and the unproven Bills.

Over/Under (?)

PASS. The O/U of 36.5 (-106 Over; -1115 Under) is risky business, as both of these teams feature tremendous defensive units with unproven quarterbacks and a solid run game when healthy. If anything, the lean is to the Under, although this is the lowest game on the Week 15 board. Take a pass on the total.

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Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Cleveland Browns (6-7) and Arizona Cardinals (3-9-1) will do battle at State Farm Stadium Sunday at 4:05 p.m. ET. We analyze the Browns-Cardinals sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 15 matchup.

Browns at Cardinals: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Browns are technically still alive in the AFC Wild Card picture, but they need to win out and get help from opponents of the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans, among others.
  • Cleveland has posted a 3-1-1 ATS mark across the past five, and they’re 3-1-1 ATS in the past five as a favorite.
  • The Browns have posted a 5-2 ATS mark across the past seven against teams with a losing overall record, but they’re 0-4 ATS in the past four on the road.
  • Arizona is 4-0 ATS in the past four against losing teams, but 1-5 ATS in the past six in the month of December.
  • The Over is 3-1-1 in the past five for the Browns against teams with a losing record, and 9-4 in the past 13 on the road against teams with a losing home mark.
  • The Over is 5-1 in the past six for the Cardinals against losing sides, but the Under is 24-11 in the past 35 at home for Arizona.

Browns at Cardinals: Key injuries

Browns: WR Odell Beckham Jr. (groin) is dealing with a nagging groin injury, while WR Jarvis Landry (hip) is nursing a sore hip. Neither is believed to be in jeopardy of missing this game.

Cardinals: S Budda Baker (hamstring) and LB Terrell Suggs (back/illness) missed practice time mid-week, and they’re more of an uncertainty. WR Christian Kirk (ankle) is also a question mark.

Browns at Cardinals: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:35 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Browns 25, Cardinals 19

Moneyline (?)

The BROWNS (-143) have a lot more on the line, and they have a tremendous rushing attack which will make the difference. The Cardinals rank 24th against the rush, allowing 120.5 yards per game on the ground, and they’re dead-last against the pass, yielding 294.2 yards per game while giving up 414.7 total yards per contest, also 32nd in the NFL.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Bucs moneyline returns a $6,99 profit with a Cleveland victory.

Against the Spread (?)

The BROWNS (-2.5, -121) are a nice play as long as this line stays below a field goal. They’re also a tremendous teaser option in this must-win game against the Cardinals (+2.5, +100). If you can get a seven-point teaser and toss the Browns in, they’ll be that much more attractive.

Over/Under (?)

UNDER 48.5 (-115) is the play, as this line is a bit high. While yes, Arizona’s defense leaves a lot to be desired, its offense has only been so-so. The same can be said for Cleveland’s offense, which was expected to be a juggernaut, but has been inconsistent for most of the season outside of RB Nick Chubb, who is superb.

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Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Jacksonville Jaguars at Oakland Raiders sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9) visit the Oakland Raiders (6-7) Sunday of Week 15 at RingCentral Coliseum. Kickoff is set for 4:05 p.m. ET. We analyze the Jaguars-Raiders odds and sports betting lines, while providing sports betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Jaguars at Raiders: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Jaguars have been eliminated from playoff contention. The Raiders still have an outside shot.
  • Jaguars rookie QB Gardner Minshew drew the start for his team in Week 14 after replacing an ineffective Nick Foles in Week 13. It was Minshew’s first start since Week 9. He’s now 4-5 as the starter.
  • The Raiders are 24th in the league with 19.8 points per game. The Jaguars are 28th at 17.7 PPG. They rank 14th and 16th by total offensive yards per game, respectively.
  • The Jaguars (25.9) and Raiders (28.2) rank 25th and 29th, respectively, in points allowed per game.
  • Jacksonville has allowed 752 rushing yards over four games since Week 11. The Raiders rank 11th in the NFL with 120.7 team rushing yards per game.

Jaguars at Raiders: Key injuries

Jaguars WR D.J. Chark (foot) is week-to-week.

Raiders RB Josh Jacobs (shoulder) is questionable for Week 15 after sitting last week.

Jaguars at Raiders: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Jaguars 24, Raiders 18

Moneyline (?)

Roll with the JAGUARS (+220) as road dogs. Minshew gives his team the chance to win games Foles couldn’t, and the Raiders’ defense has been freefalling of late with a total of 116 points allowed over a three-game losing streak. Oakland was held below 10 points on offense in two of those games, too. The Jags have lost five straight, with each of those coming by at least two touchdowns.

The Raiders are 5-2 at home while the Jags are just 2-4 on the road, but these teams are too tightly matched to warrant the Raiders’ -278 odds. Chase the value with the books giving too much respect to the home team.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the Jaguars to win outright returns a profit of $22.

Against the Spread (?)

The safer, but less rewarding, play is backing the JAGUARS (+6.5, -110) to stay within 6 points in a loss or win outright. The Raiders’ largest margin of victory this season is a 24-16 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 1. Their other five wins were by no more than seven points.

Over/Under (?)

Take the UNDER 45.5 (-115). The Jaguars are likely to be without their leading receiver in Chark, while the Raiders may be without their leading rusher in Jacobs. Both teams are 7-6 against the O/U, but the Raiders and Jaguars top the projections by just 0.7 and 1.1 PPG, respectively. Neither team is deep enough to overcome the loss of their offensive stars.

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Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Chicago Bears (7-6) visit the NFC North-leading Green Bay Packers (10-3) in the 200th meeting between the longtime rivals Sunday for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Lambeau Field (on FOX). We analyze the Bears-Packers odds and sports betting lines, while providing betting tips and advice on this Week 15 NFL matchup.

Bears at Packers: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Bears have won three in a row, most recently knocking off the Dallas Cowboys 31-24 at home in the Week 14 Thursday game.
  • The Packers, who lead the division by a game over the Minnesota Vikings and currently sit in the No. 2 NFC playoff spot, are on a two-game win streak after beating the visiting Washington Redskins 20-15 last week.
  • A Chicago loss in Green Bay would eliminate the Bears from playoff contention if the Vikings win at the Los Angeles Chargers later Sunday.
  • The Bears are 3-3 on the road, but 4-9 Against the Spread (ATS) overall.
  • The Packers are 6-1 at home and 8-5 ATS overall.
  • The Packers won the first head-to-head meeting of the season, 10-3 in Week 1 at Soldier Field.
  • Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky has thrown for 2,440 yards and 16 TDs, but with 8 interceptions.
  • Packers QB Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 3,260 yards with 23 TDs and 2 picks in 13 games.
  • The Bears defense ranks fourth in points allowed (17.8 PPG) and 10th in yards allowed (326.5 YPG).
  • While the Packers offense hasn’t been its usual self – ranking 23rd in yards (340.1 YPG) – the defense has been decent, ranking 13th in points allowed (20.8 PPG) but 22nd in yards allowed (367.9 YPG).
  • Aaron Jones leads the Packers ground attack, rushing for 779 yards with 12 TDs. David Montgomery has been the Bears’ main RB, tallying for 680 rushing yards with 5 TDs

Bears at Packers: Key injuries

Bears: WR Taylor Gabriel (concussion), TE Ben Braunecker (concussion), RT Bobby Massie (ankle), DE Roy Robertson-Harris (foot) and LB Danny Trevathan (elbow) are questionable. CB Prince Amukamara (hamstring) is probable.

Packers: TE Jimmy Graham (wrist), WR Geronimo Allison (knee), RG Billy Turner (knee) and CB Kevin King (shoulder) are questionable.

Bears at Packers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Nov 28, 2019; Detroit, MI,; Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky looks to pass against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. (Photo Credit: Tim Fuller – USA TODAY Sports)

NFL odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Odds last updated Thursday at 1:20 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Packers 24, Bears 16

Moneyline (ML)

It’s no surprise the Packers (-209) are favored at home, but I’m not interested in making a 2-to-1 type bet, where every $2.09 wagered only would profit $1 if Green Bay prevails. I’m going to focus on the spread instead. The Bears are +170 where every $1 wagered would profit $1.70 if Chicago wins.

Against the Spread (ATS)

The PACKERS (-4.5, -106) are the STRONGEST PLAY. Green Bay has won the last three vs. the Bears at Lambeau and have won 9 of the past 11 head-to-head meetings at home. Plus, Rodgers is 18-5 vs. the Bears in his career. Chicago (+4.5, -115) last won at Green Bay Nov. 26, 2015.

Every $1.06 wagered on the Packers to win by 5 points or more would profit $1 if they do so.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 41.5 (-125) is worthy of a small play. The Bears are 5-8 O/U on the season, 2-3 O/U on the road and 0-2 O/U as a road underdog. The Packers are 6-7 O/U overall and 3-4 O/U at home – they’ve been favored in every home game.

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Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams at Dallas Cowboys Week 15 matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks and best bets.

The NFC East-leading Dallas Cowboys (6-7) are hosting the Los Angeles Rams (8-5) in Week 15 for a pivotal NFC matchup at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys are attempting to stay ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles in the division, while the Rams may need to win out to make the playoffs.

Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday. Below, we analyze the Cowboys-Rams sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

Rams at Cowboys: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Rams won two of the last three meetings with the Cowboys, covering the spread in two of those games, as well.
  • Los Angeles is 4-0 against the spread in its last four games in December.
  • The Cowboys are only 1-5 ATS in their last six games against NFC West opponents.
  • Dallas has zero wins against teams with a winning record this season, going 1-7 ATS in such games.
  • The total has gone Under in seven of the Rams’ last eight games.

Rams at Cowboys: Key injuries

Rams TE Gerald Everett (knee) has missed the last two games and may not play Sunday.

Cowboys LB Leighton Vander Esch (neck) won’t play, but S Jeff Heath (shoulder) and DT Antwaun Woods (knee) are nearing returns.

Rams at Cowboys: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Rams 28, Cowboys 24

Moneyline (?)

The Cowboys have lost three in a row, and under head coach Sean McVay, the Rams are 5-0 against teams entering on a three-game losing streak – winning said games by an average of 20 points. This is a tough matchup and one not favoring the Cowboys (+100).

Bet the RAMS (-121) to win outright and continue their strong play on both sides of the ball.

Against the Spread (?)

The Cowboys originally opened as the favorites, but after the Rams’ win over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 14, the line has flipped. Now, the Rams are 1.5-point road favorites over Dallas, and rightfully so.

Bet the RAMS (-1.5, -110) to cover the spread and win by at least 2 points. Dallas’ defense simply isn’t playing well enough right now.

Over/Under (?)

The projected total is 48.5 points, which is tied for the second-highest total of the week. The Rams and Cowboys are 12th and ninth in scoring, respectively, and both are in the top-six in passing offense. Translation: They can light up the scoreboard.

They’ll score enough Sunday to push the total OVER (-115) 48.5 combined points.

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Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans Week 15 matchup, with NFL betting odds, picks, tips and best bets.

The Houston Texans (8-5) visit the rival Tennessee Titans (8-5) at Nissan Stadium Sunday of Week 15 for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff. The top spot in the AFC South is on the line with the Titans having strung together four straight victories. We analyze the Texans-Titans odds and sports betting lines, while providing sports betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Texans at Titans: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • Titans QB Ryan Tannehill has guided his team to victory in six of his seven starts since replacing Marcus Mariota under center.
  • The Titans have won three of the last five head-to-head meetings dating back to Week 17 of the 2016 campaign. This is just the first game between the two in 2019 as they’ll meet again for a regular-season finale in Houston Dec. 29.
  • Titans RB Derrick Henry has rushed for 599 yards and 7 touchdowns over his last four games. The Texans allow 109.5 team rushing yards per game to the opposition.
  • Tennessee averages 24.5 PPG for, but it has topped that figure in all but two of Tannehill’s starts. Houston averages 24.4 PPG on offense.
  • The Texans are 8-0 when allowing fewer than three sacks in a game since the start of last season. The Titans rank 14th in the NFL with 35 sacks.

Texans at Titans: Key injuries

Texans WR Will Fuller (hamstring) is questionable.

Titans WR Adam Humphries (ankle) and CB Adoree’ Jackson (foot) missed last week’s game.

Texans at Titans: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 5:55 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Texans 24, Titans 20

Moneyline (?)

Tannehill has been on an incredible run and Henry helped tremendously, but the Titans aren’t tempting enough as -150 favorites at home, where they’re 4-2 straight up for the year. The TEXANS (+125) are just 3-3 on the road, but I’m backing Deshaun Watson in the quarterback battle against the mediocre pass rush of the Titans.

Against the Spread (?)

The Titans (-2.5, -121) are 7-5-1 against the spread overall (3-2-1 at home), while the Texans (+2.5, +100) are just 6-7 overall, but 3-2 on the road. Stick with the moneyline for the Texans outright win as it comes with a higher payout than their +100 ATS odds to stay within 2 points in a loss. Only two games in Week 14 and three since the start of Week 10 finished within a two-point margin.

New to sports betting? A $10 bet on the moneyline will return a profit of $12.50 vs. a $10 profit on the spread.

Over/Under (?)

The Titans are 8-5 against the Over/Under and top the projections by an average of 0.8 PPG. The Texans are 6-7 and have a neutral point differential against the totals through 13 games. Take the UNDER 49.5 (-106) on the highest projection of the week.

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Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Atlanta Falcons at San Francisco 49ers sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Atlanta Falcons (4-9) visit the San Francisco 49ers (11-2) Sunday of Week 15 for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Levi’s Stadium. We analyze the Falcons-49ers odds and sports betting lines, while providing NFL betting tips and picks for this matchup.

Falcons at 49ers: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The 49ers rank second in the NFL with 30.5 points per game on offense, and they’re third defensively with 17.6 PPG allowed.
  • The Falcons are 14th offensively (23.1 PPG) and 26th defensively (26.4 PPG allowed).
  • San Francisco has a turnover differential of plus-6 to the minus-7 split for Atlanta.
  • The 49ers allow 150.8 passing yards per game. The Falcons rank third in the NFL with 295.7 passing yards per game but average just 80.8 rushing yards.
  • The Falcons have scored on 50% of their fourth-quarter drives since the beginning of last season. Those garbage-time points can inflate the point total.
  • The Falcons are 1-19 when scoring fewer than 22 points since the start of 2016.

Falcons at 49ers: Key injuries

Falcons WR Calvin Ridley (abdomen) and CB Desmond Trufant (arm) will miss the rest of the season after suffering Week 14 injuries.

49ers CB Richard Sherman (hamstring) isn’t expected to play. DL Dee Ford (hamstring) is likely to miss multiple weeks.

Falcons at 49ers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

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Prediction

49ers 35, Falcons 22

Moneyline (?)

The 49ers are home favorites, and they’ll win, but the -556 odds for the simple outright victory aren’t worth any sort of wager. San Francisco regained the NFC West lead with a 48-46 win over the New Orleans Saints last week and are looking for a first-round bye.

The Falcons trounced the rival Carolina Panthers 40-20 at home last week, but they’re just 2-4 on the road and can’t compete against the Niners’ defense without their No. 2 receiver.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Niners to win outright returns a profit of just $0.18.

Against the Spread (?)

Back the 49ERS (-10.5, -110) to win by 11 or more points. The Falcons are 2-4 against the spread on the road, but they’ve lost by more than 10 points five times this season. The Niners are 3-2-1 ATS at home and have won by at least 11 points six times on the year.

Over/Under (?)

San Francisco is 6-7-0 against the Over/Under, but tops the projections by an average of 2.7 PPG. Atlanta is 5-8 against the O/U while falling an average of 0.3 points shy of the projections. Take the OVER 46.5 (-115) with each side missing a top cornerback and the 49ers providing the bulk of the scoring.

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NFL Betting Guide – Week 14: Odds, lines, spreads, picks and best bets

Game-by-game NFL Week 14 breakdowns, with NFL betting odds, lines, predictions, picks and betting tips for each game.

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SportsbookWire’s NFL Betting Guide is at your service for Week 14; full of NFL odds, lines, spreads, game-by-game predictions, picks and best-bet selections to help you make the best NFL sports bets for the week.

Be sure to check out our top NFL Underdog Bets for Week 14, where our Ken Pomponio is 23-16 on underdog predictions with this weekly staple.

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NFL Week 14 – Sunday, December 8th, 2019

Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Indianapolis Colts at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

San Francisco 49ers at New Orleans Saints – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

Denver Broncos at Houston Texans – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Baltimore Ravens at Buffalo Bills – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns – 1:00 p.m. ET – CBS

Washington Redskins at Green Bay Packers – 1:00 p.m. ET – FOX

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Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars – 4:05 p.m. ET – FOX

Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals – 4:25 p.m. ET – CBS

Tennessee Titans at Oakland Raiders – 4:25 p.m. ET – CBS

Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots – 4:25 p.m. ET – CBS

Seattle Seahawks at Los Angeles Rams – 8:20 p.m. ET – NBC

NFL Week 14 – Monday, December 9th, 2019

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles – 8:15 p.m. ET – ESPN

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