Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 14

Analyzing NFL Week 14 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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With every team in the NFL playing in Week 13, there were 8 underdogs who covered the spread, while only 3 won games outright. For our recommended picks, the Miami Dolphins could not cover as 3-point underdogs against the Packers in Green Bay and the Atlanta Falcons (+110 moneyline) could not beat the LA Chargers, but the Las Vegas Raiders covered as 12.5-point underdogs in a 19-17 loss at Kansas City.

With a 1-2 mark in Week 13, we are 20-18-1 with our weekly underdog picks. Let’s do a little better in Week 14.

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 14 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 14

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 12:01 p.m. ET. All games Sunday and ET unless noted.

PANTHERS +12.5 (-110) at Eagles – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) have been rolling, winning 8 straight games and covering the spread in 4 straight. The Carolina Panthers (3-9) have lost 2 in a row and 7 of 9, but they have 4 straight covers and lost their last 2 games by a combined 6 points to the Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Panthers have found offensive momentum, scoring 20 or more in 4 consecutive games.

Don’t expect a Panthers upset or anything. The Eagles are playing great football, but a 31-20 game is a completely reasonable outcome.

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JETS +6.5 (-120) at Dolphins – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Miami Dolphins (5-7) gave up 30 points to Green Bay in their loss on Thanksgiving.

The New York Jets (3-9) have scored 21 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games. They had a 14-point lead against the Seahawks last week before giving it up in a 26-21 loss. They have allowed 332 or fewer yards in 4 of their last 5 games. They are 1-5 ATS over their last 6 games but they have been favored in all those games.

The Dolphins are 4-2 ATS since QB Tua Tagovailoa returned from injury.

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BEARS +4 (-110) at 49ers – 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

The Chicago Bears (4-8) got extra rest after playing on Thanksgiving and now will get the new interim coach boost that teams often get in the first game after their coach is fired.

Plus, they are coming off a competitive loss to Detroit, arguably the best team in the NFL. Each of their last 3 losses has been by 3 or fewer points, and they are playing a San Francisco 49ers team that is fading. RBs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason were placed on injured reserve, they have lost 3 straight games and have averaged 12.3 points per game in those games.

If you are feeling bold, you could take the Bears on the ML at +165, but at least look to them to cover the spread.

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Jets offensive PFF grades from 30-0 loss vs. Dolphins

Jets offensive PFF grades from 30-0 loss vs. Dolphins

The New York Jets laid a big egg Sunday. After a 30-6 win over the Houston Texans in Week 14, all seemed right in the world again. Then Week 15 happened. The Jets had the doors blown off in Miami, losing 30-0 and seeing their playoff hopes officially fade away.

The grades are in from Pro Football Focus and we’ll take a look at some of the offensive grades from Week 15.

Instant analysis as Jets’ season comes to poetic end after 30-0 loss to Dolphins

So much for any sort of momentum the Jets built after their 30-6 win in Week 14. The playoff drought continues.

So much for any sort of momentum the Jets built after their 30-6 win in Week 14. So much for any chance of Aaron Rodgers returning this season. So much for any little chance the Jets had at the playoffs. It’s all gone after the Jets were embarrassed in Miami after a 30-0 loss to the Dolphins to fall to 5-9 on the season.

With three games left, the Jets are very likely going to finish with a worse record than last year’s 7-10 finish. With how bad things went this season, Week 15 was almost a prophetic way for the Jets to officially extend their playoff drought to 13 seasons — the Browns and Texans winning knocked the Jets out.

Here’s your instant analysis, as much as we can pull from a 30-0 loss.

Jets vs. Dolphins live stream, time, viewing info for Week 15

Game and viewing information for Week 15’s game between the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins.

The Jets scored a huge win over the Houston Texans in Week 14. They now have their eyes set on getting revenge from Black Friday on the Miami Dolphins. A win keeps their playoff hopes alive — and could mean the return of Aaron Rodgers on Christmas Eve. Here’s your viewing information on what is now a very important game for the Jets.

New York Jets at Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 17 (1:00 p.m. ET)

TV info: CBS (Jim Nantz, Tony Romo)

Broadcast Map: 506 Sports

In-market live stream: NFL+

Radio: New York – 98.7 WEPN (ESPN Radio)

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida

Forecast: Light rain, 78 degrees

Referee: Brad Rogers

Opponent Wire site: Dolphins Wire

Jets Week 15 injury report: Jason Brownlee out, Carter Warren doubtful

WR Jason Brownlee is out and offensive tackle Carter Warren is doubtful for Week 15 against the Dolphins.

The Jets released their injury report and game statuses Friday for their Week 15 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Two players — QB Aaron Rodgers and WR Jason Brownlee — are listed as out. With Rodgers practicing, he has been listed on the injury report but has yet to be activated from injured reserve. The Jets have until Wednesday to do so.

Rodgers was listed as a limited participant Thursday and Friday and was even starting to push his practice habits a little. Brownlee did not practice all week with an ankle injury.

Offensive tackle Carter Warren is doubtful for Sunday with a hip injury. After missing Week 14 against the Houston Texans, Warren did not practice all week, likely causing him to miss another game. Max Mitchell would get another start at right tackle if Warren cannot go…if Mitchell plays himself. Mitchell is questionable with a neck injury. He was limited all week.

Also listed as questionable for the Jets: DE John Franklin-Myers (ankle), FB Nick Bawden (knee), C Joe Tippmann (shoulder) and DE Will McDonald (knee). Franklin-Myers, Bawden and Tippmann all practiced in full Friday while McDonald was a late add Friday with a knee injury and did not practice.

Quarterback Zach Wilson was on the report with a knee injury but practiced in full all week. He is good to go for Sunday.

For the Dolphins, safety DeShon Elliott (concussion) and guard Robert Hunt (hamstring) are both out. Wide receiver Tyreek Hill highlights the questionable Dolphins as he did not practice all week with an ankle injury.

Also listed as questionable for the Dolphins: RB De’Von Achane (toe), OT Terron Armstead (knee/ankle), OL Liam Eichenberg (calf), FS Jevon Holland (knees), CB Xavien Howard (hip), OT Austin Jackson (oblique) and OLB Andrew Van Ginkel (oblique). All were listed as limited participants Friday.

Jets’ playoff elimination scenarios for Week 15

The Jets’ very slim playoff hopes could officially end with the right results Sunday.

Their playoff hopes are already hanging on by a thread and now there are actual scenarios that can play out that would officially eliminate the Jets from playoff contention in Week 15.

The good news for the Jets is that just a standalone loss to the Dolphins Sunday would not eliminate them. But if the right combination of results happens with a loss to Miami, then the season would officially be over for New York.

Courtesy of NFL Playoff Scenarios, 12 potential scenarios would eliminate the Jets. All 12 involve the Jets losing and then a combination of wins or ties by other teams.

Here are those 12 scenarios:

1. Jets loss + Bills win + Colts win
2. Jets loss + Bills win + Steelers win
3. Jets loss + Bills win + Texans win/tie
4. Jets loss + Bills win + Bengals win/tie
5. Jets loss + Bills tie + Broncos win + Chargers win
6. Jets loss + Colts win + Bengals win + Texans win/tie
7. Jets loss + Browns win/tie + Colts win + Bengals win
8. Jets loss + Browns win/tie + Steelers win + Texans win
9. Jets loss + Browns win/tie + Steelers win + Texans tie + Broncos win + Raiders win
10. Jets loss + Browns win/tie + Steelers tie + Bengals win/tie + Texans win/tie
11. Jets loss + Browns win/tie + Steelers tie + Bengals win/tie + Broncos win + Raiders win
12. Jets loss + Steelers tie + Texans win/tie + Broncos win + Raiders win

The games involved in these scenarios:

Jets at Dolphins, 1:00 Sunday
Cowboys at Bills, 4:25 Sunday
Steelers at Colts, 4:30 Saturday
Texans at Titans, 1:00 Sunday
Vikings at Bengals, 1:00 Saturday
Broncos at Lions, 8:15, Saturday
Chargers at Raiders, 8:15 Thursday
Bears at Browns, 1:00 Sunday

Since the Steelers and Colts play Saturday, as long as there is a winner in that game, the scenario simply becomes a loss plus a Bills win Sunday would eliminate the Jets. The bottom line is the Jets have just about no chance and any faint hope could end Sunday.

How to buy New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins NFL Week 15 tickets

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Idea of first Black Friday game in New York helped Jets land historic game

Football and shopping together in New York makes perfect sense on Black Friday

The Jets will host the Miami Dolphins in the first ever game to take place on Black Friday. The game is set for a 3:00 kickoff and will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

Amazon ended up liking the idea of having the game in New York, the No. 1 retail location in America, on a day that is all about shopping. That plus the addition of quarterback Aaron Rodgers helped make the Jets a very viable option for this game.

The league was also considering Steelers at Bengals for the game. In fact, the Bengals offered to be featured annually on Black Friday, just like the Lions and Cowboys traditionally play on Thanksgiving.

In the end, the Rodgers effect came through again for the Jets and is why they will help make history in the NFL as the first home team for a Black Friday game.

Jets will host Dolphins in NFL’s first Black Friday game

Jets-Dolphins on Black Friday

The New York Jets will help the NFL make history this season as they will take part in the league’s first game ever on Black Friday.

The league announced Wednesday a matchup between the Jets and the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium at 3:00 eastern on November 24. The game will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

With Aaron Rodgers joining the Jets, the national exposure for the team was going to increase tremendously. We now know at least one such national exposure for the Jets and it will come against Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins in a matchup of two potentially strong offenses and two really strong defenses.

The Jets and Dolphins split their season series in 2022, with each team winning at home.

The full schedule will be released Thursday night.

Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 18

Analyzing NFL Week 18 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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We have reached the final week of the 2022 NFL season with games only on Saturday and Sunday in Week 18. In Week 17, only 4 underdogs won their games outright, but 8 dogs covered the spread.

Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s NFL odds and lines, and tab the best NFL Week 18 underdog bets to cash in on among SportbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

Of my 3 best underdog picks last week, 2 were correct. The Denver Broncos covered the spread against the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cleveland Browns beat the Washington Commanders outright. The Tennessee Titans did not cover against the Dallas Cowboys. 

With last week, my picks are 24-27 on the season.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 18

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at Friday at 6:19 a.m. ET. All games Sunday and ET unless noted.

NEW YORK JETS (+115) at Miami Dolphins – 1 p.m. (FOX)

In a battle of 2 teams with 5-game losing streaks, I like the Jets. QB Mike White starts for the Jets, but the Dolphins aren’t sure who will start for them. QB Tua Tagovailoa is still recovering from a concussion and backup QB Teddy Bridgewater hurt his finger and couldn’t throw the ball to start the week.

The Dolphins have allowed 27.4 points per game in their losing streak. But that is paired with a Jets team that has averaged only 12 in their losing streak.

Something has to give and the New York defense will take advantage of the quarterback issues for Miami.

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CLEVELAND BROWNS (+120) at Pittsburgh Steelers – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Browns have won 4 of their last 6 games and the defense has allowed only 14.0 points per game in that stretch.

The Steelers only average 17.5 points per game. They have won 3 straight and 5 of 6 but are only averaging 18.3 points per game in that stretch.

The Browns can spoil the Steelers streak of consecutive seasons without a losing record.

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TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS +4 (-109) Atlanta Falcons – 1 p.m. (FOX)

Tampa Bay coach Todd Bowles is not planning on resting his starters although they could get pulled early. They have the No. 4 seed locked up but need to play better before the playoffs start and likely don’t want to end the regular season with a losing record.

The Falcons have only 2 wins in their last 8 games and those 2 wins came against a 3-win Chicago Bears team and a 4-win Arizona Cardinals team. They beat the Cardinals 20-19 last week on a last-second field goal and have not won a game by more than 3 points since Week 6.

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