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Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Houston Texans at Kansas City Chiefs odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Houston Texans (9-5) visit the Kansas City Chiefs (13-1) on Saturday afternoon in Week 16. Kickoff from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium is set for 1 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Texans vs. Chiefs odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Houston beat the Miami Dolphins 20-12 Sunday while covering as a 2.5-point favorite. Houston’s offense struggled, gaining just 181 yards and 12 first downs, but Houston’s defense forced 4 turnovers that proved pivotal in the win. CB Derek Stingley Jr. had 2 interceptions and held star WR Tyreek Hill to just 2 receptions for 36 yards.

Kansas City picked up a 21-7 win over the Cleveland Browns Sunday while covering as a 4.5-point favorite. The Chiefs’ defense was dominant against Cleveland, forcing 6 turnovers while also holding the Browns to just 266 total yards and just 4-of-12 on third down.

QB Patrick Mahomes went down with an ankle injury against the Browns, but is expected to start this contest. How long he plays is uncertain.

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Texans at Chiefs 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 Friday at 6:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Texans +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Chiefs -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Texans +3.5 (-110) | Chiefs -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 42 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texans at Chiefs key injuries

Texans

LB Christian Harris (ankle) out
DT Folorunso Fatukasi (ankle) out
OL Juice Scruggs (foot) out

Chiefs

CB Chamarri Conner (concussion) out
OT D.J. Humphries (hamstring) out

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Texans at Chiefs picks and predictions

Prediction

Chiefs 21, Texans 19

Moneyline

PASS.

Kansas City (-200) is the better team and is also much hotter, being 9-1 in its last 10 games and having won 4 straight while Houston is only 6-4 in its last 10 outings. The Chiefs have also beaten Houston in each of their last 3 meetings. But you can’t risk this much, especially because the health of Mahomes is still in question.

Against the spread

BET TEXANS +3.5 (-110).

Houston is 3-1-1 ATS in its last 5 games and 6-3-1 ATS in its last 10 while KC is just 3-7 against the spread in its last 10 games.

The Chiefs have also allowed lesser opponents to keep games very competitive. Recently the Las Vegas Raiders and Carolina Panthers kept games within 3 points.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 42 (-110).

The Under has hit in each of KC’s last 3 games and is 8-6 for the Chiefs this season. For Houston, the Under has hit in back-to-back games and is 9-4-1 this year.

Kansas City and Houston both have very good defenses that allow under 310 opponent yards per game and under 22 opponent points per game, with the Chiefs allowing just 18.5 ppg to opponents.

Be aware that the Over is 4-0-1 in the last 5 matchups between these squads.

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Denver Broncos at LA Chargers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Denver Broncos at LA Chargers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Denver Broncos (9-5) visit the LA Chargers (8-6) during the Week 16 edition of Thursday Night Football. Kickoff from SoFi Stadium is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Broncos vs. Chargers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

Denver sits sixth in the AFC playoff picture, while the Chargers occupy the seventh and final spot. This crucial showdown could all but punch a postseason ticket for the winner.

The Chargers would hold the tiebreaker over Denver if they win this one; they defeated the Broncos 23-16 in Week 6, holding off a 16-points-unanswered comeback while riding RB J.K. Dobbins‘ 102-yard day from scrimmage that also included a TD.

The Bolts have lost 3 of their last 4 games, though, including a demoralizing 40-17 loss in Week 15 on Sunday to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Denver heads into this weekend with a much better feeling, having won its last 4 games, a streak punctuated by a 31-13 steamrolling of the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. Rookie quarterback Bo Nix threw 3 INTs, but also accounted for 3 TD passes, including a fourth-quarter pair that helped seal the victory.

We’ve seen a bit of money movement toward Denver since our First Look on Monday, so let’s see where the Broncos-Chargers lines stand now.

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Broncos at Chargers 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 Wednesday at 3:05 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Broncos +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Chargers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos +2.5 (-105) | Chargers -2.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 42 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Broncos at Chargers key injuries

Broncos

DL John-Franklin Myers (leg) questionable

Chargers

QB Justin Herbert (leg) questionable
TE Will Dissly (arm) questionable
OL Zion Johnson (leg) questionable
S Eli Molden (leg) questionable

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Broncos at Chargers picks and predictions

Prediction

Chargers 23, Broncos 21

Moneyline

This game is basically a coin flip; the spread nails the uncertainty.

There’s value in going against the prediction grain and taking the plus-money with the Broncos, but bettors should prefer taking the points.

PASS.

Against the spread

Both teams have dominated along the line this year (DEN 11-3, LAC 9-5), making this a tough call.

The Broncos +3 we got earlier in the week is now inefficiently taxed, leaving Broncos backers with a less helpful hook to +2.5. Still, that’s probably enough to click this pick, given how Denver remains undervalued in this betting lot.

BET DENVER +2.5 (-105) but look for better alt lines closer to kickoff.

Over/Under

Back the Over as the strongest recommendation of the typical betting categories for this game.

The Chargers should be able to put up enough points by avoiding CB Patrick Surtain Jr. with the likes of WRs Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston lining up all over the field.

Nix and the Broncos’ offensive upside continue to be undervalued, especially resurgent WR Courtland Sutton.

BET OVER 42 (-110).

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Atlanta Falcons at Las Vegas Raiders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Atlanta Falcons at Las Vegas Raiders odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Atlanta Falcons (6-7) meet the Las Vegas Raiders (2-11) Monday at Allegiant Stadium in Week 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Falcons vs. Raiders odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Falcons were trounced 42-21 as 6-point underdogs at Minnesota in Week 14, dropping a fourth consecutive game. Atlanta is 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in that skid, while a 4-game Under streak was snapped with the Over (46.5) hitting in the Vikings game.

Against the AFC, the Falcons are 0-4 straight up (SU) and ATS. The Under is also 4-0 in those 4 games with Atlanta averaging 11.5 points per game (PPG) and allowing 23.8 PPG.

The Raiders are in a 9-game nosedive and 1-4 ATS in the past 5 outings. They lost 28-13 as 7-point underdogs at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14. The Under has cashed in the past 2 games, while the offense hasn’t scored more than 19 points in the last 4 outings and hasn’t scored more than 20 in 9 of the past 10.

Las Vegas is 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS in 3 tries against NFC foes this season, while the Under has cashed in 2 of those 3 outings.

The news got worse for the Raiders Saturday, as it was announced star DE Maxx Crosby will miss the rest of the season following surgery for an ankle injury.

QB Aidan O’Connell is questionable for Monday’s game with a bone bruise involving his knee, and he didn’t practice all week. If he sits, QB Desmond Ridder, a third-round pick of the Falcons in 2022, could get his first Raiders start against his former team.

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Falcons at Raiders 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 Sunday at 10:06 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Falcons -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Raiders +195 (bet $100 to win $195)
Against the spread: Falcons -5.5 (-110) | Raiders +5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Falcons at Raiders key injuries

Falcons

None

Raiders

DT Adam Butler (concussion) questionable
DE Maxx Crosby (ankle) out
QB Aidan O’Connell (knee) questionable

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Falcons at Raiders picks and predictions

Prediction

Raiders 23, Falcons 18

Moneyline

The RAIDERS (+195) are the better value in this Monday night game as a Las Vegas win outright nearly pays 2-to-1.

The Falcons (-250) have been a disaster against AFC teams this season, and they’ve lost their last 4 overall. QB Kirk Cousins has been mistake-prone. He has 0 TDs and 8 INTs in the past 4 outings, leading some to call for rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. to start the final 4 games of the season.

Against the spread

The Raiders +5.5 (-110) aren’t a bad play if you’d rather take the points and not bet the moneyline, needing for Las Vegas to win outright.

Ridder comes in with the revenge factor, and he has a huge target in rookie TE Brock Bowers, one of the best tight ends in the NFL already. He should be a nice safety valve and security blanket on short to intermediate routes.

As mentioned, the Falcons are 0-4 ATS against AFC teams. That winless mark doesn’t appear likely to change Monday.

Whichever way you decide to go — betting the moneyline or spread — don’t wager more than 1½ UNITS betwen the 2 options.

Over/Under

UNDER 44.5 (-110) is the way to go.

The Under has hit in all 4 games for Atlanta against AFC foes this season, while going 4-1 in the past 5 outings.

The Las Vegas offense isn’t going to put up huge numbers on this Atlanta defense like Minnesota did last week. The Raiders have cashed low in the past 2 games, and the Under is 2-1 in their 3 tries against NFC teams this season.

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Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Chicago Bears (4-9) meet the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) for Monday Night Football at U.S. Bank Stadium in Week 15. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Bears vs. Vikings odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bears lost 38-13 last Sunday at the San Francicso 49ers as a 3-point underdog as the Over (43.5) cashed. It was the first game under interim head coach Thomas Brown after Matt Eberflus was relieved of his duties after a Thanksgiving Day disaster in Detroit.

Chicago has lost 7 games in a row, although it is 2-1-1 against the spread (ATS) in the past 4 outings, including a 30-27 overtime loss at home to the Vikings in the first meeting in Week 12 as the Over (39.5) cashed. The line pushed at most shops with the Bears as a 3-point underdog.

Minnesota doubled up the Atlanta Falcons 42-21 last week in a battle with old friend QB Kirk Cousins, covering as a 6-point favorite as the Over (46.5) cashed. Minnesota has won 6 in a row, but it is just 3-4-1 ATS in the past 8 games, while failing to cover in its only previous game as a favorite of 7 or more points. The Under is on a 4-2 run in the past 6 games, too.

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Bears at Vikings 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 Sunday at 7:03 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Bears +260 (bet $100 to win $260) | Vikings -350 (bet $350 to win $100)
Against the spread: Bears +7 (-115) | Vikings -7 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 43.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bears at Vikings key injuries

Bears

OL Ryan Bates (concussion) out
DL Gervon Dexter Sr. (knee) out
RB Roschon Johnson (concussion) out
RB D’Andre Swift (groin) questionable

Vikings

CB Stephon Gilmore (hamstring) questionable

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Bears at Vikings picks and predictions

Prediction

Vikings 26, Bears 20

Moneyline

The Vikings (-350) will cost you 3 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too expensive, even at home in a prime-time game against an inferior opponent.

The Bears (+260) are banged up, and it’s a bit concerning that Swift carries a questionable tag into Monday’s game.

PASS.

Against the spread

The BEARS +7 (-110) are the play catching the points, and this would be even nicer if we could get 7 and a hook.

While it is concerning that Swift carries a questionable tag, if he were to sit, we might see rookie QB Caleb Williams and the pass offense go to a mostly aerial-based attack. That’s not an entirely bad thing, as the Vikings -7 (-110) rank 29th in NFL against the pass, allowing 250.6 yards per game through the air.

Over/Under

OVER 43.5 (-110) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

Again, we might see Chicago go to the air early and often, and that’s great news for Over bettors. And, when these teams met in Chitown in Week 12, we had a combined 57 points, halting a 3-0 Under run in the series.

The Bears have cashed high in 2 of the past 3 games, including the most recent road game last Sunday in San Francisco.

For the Vikings, the Over has hit in 2 of the past 3 games, while going 3-0 inside the division so far this season.

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Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Dallas Cowboys (5-8) meet the Carolina Panthers (3-10) for a Week 15 matchup Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Cowboys vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Cowboys were tripped up 27-20 against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football last week. Dallas was tied 20-20, with a chance to get the ball back. However, on a blocked punt, a returner misplayed the ball, touching it, and giving the Bengals the ball back. QB Joe Burrow connected with WR Ja’Marr Chase to make them pay with 61 seconds left in regulation for the winning score.

The Panthers lost 22-16 at Philadelphia last week, but they gave the Eagles all they could handle. It was their fifth consecutive game decided by a single score, with 2 victories in the span. Carolina has covered each of the past 5 games, too. The Over is on a 4-2 run in the past 6 games.

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Cowboys at Panthers 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 Saturday at 11:39 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Cowboys +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Pathers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread: Cowboys +3 (-115) Panthers -3 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 42.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Cowboys at Panthers key injuries

Cowboys

C Cooper Beebe (concussion) out
CB Trevon Diggs (knee) questionable
DB C.J. Goodwin (hamstring) questionable
LB Buddy Johnson (illness) questionable
LB Eric Kendricks (shoulder) questionable
CB Jourdan Lewis (hamstring) questionable
LB DeMarvion Overshown (knee) out
DB Juanyeh Thomas (knee) out
LB Nick Vigil (foot) questionable

Panthers

RB Raheem Blackshear (chest) questionable
LB Jadeveon Clowney (knee) questionable
CB Jaycee Horn (groin) questionable
LB Josey Jewell (hamstring) questionable
S Nick Scott (hamstring) questionable
LB Trevin Wallace (shoulder) out

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Cowboys at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Cowboys 26, Panthers 22

Moneyline

The COWBOYS (+125) are an underdog, which is a bit shocking. Yes, they have some injuries on the defensive side of the ball, and they’re coming off a very disappointing loss to Cincinnati.

However, Dallas also has explosive WR CeeDee Lamb and RB Rico Dowdle, who is coming off back-to-back 100-yard games, including a career-high 131 yards against the Bengals. Dowdle also played his college ball at nearby South Carolina, and he is an Asheville, N.C., native. He should have an extra gear in his first start back in his home state against a Carolina rush defense which is the worst in the NFL, allowing 170.1 yards per game.

Against the spread

PASS.

Cowboys +3 (-115) doesn’t make sense if you like Dallas, unless you’re convinced the Panthers -3 (-105) are going to win, but only by 1 or 2 points.

If you like Dallas, just bet it straight up.

Over/Under

OVER 42.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

While the Under cashed on MNF against the Bengals, the total has gone high in 3 of the past 4 games for the Cowboys. The Over is 2-1 in the past 3 games on the road, too.

For the Panthers, they’ve cashed high in 2 of the past 3, and 8 of the previous 11 outings. The offense has been much better lately, going for 20 or more points in 4 of the past 5 outings, while allowing 22 or more points in all but one game this season.

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Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Kansas City Chiefs (12-1) meet the Cleveland Browns (3-10) for a Week 15 matchup Sunday at Huntington Bank Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Chiefs vs. Browns odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Chiefs have won back-to-back games over the Las Vegas Raiders and LA Chargers by a 19-17 score. Kansas City has failed to cover the past 7 games, last cashing as a 2-point underdog in Week 7 in San Francisco. The Chiefs opened 5-1 against the spread (ATS), but it is now 5-8 ATS.

Kansas City has cashed the Under in back-to-back games, while going 7-4 in the past 11 outings.

The Browns lost 27-14 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh last Sunday as a 6.5-point underdog. Cleveland is just 1-4 SU/ATS in the past 5 games. The Over has cashed in 3 of the past 4 outings, although the total went low last time out Sunday against the Steelers.

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Chiefs at Browns odds

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Moneyline (ML): Chiefs -225 (bet $225 to win $100) | Browns +180 (bet $100 to win $180)
Against the spread: Chiefs -4 (-110) | Browns +4 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chiefs at Browns key injuries

Chiefs

WR Marquise Brown (shoulder) out
PK Harrison Butker (knee) questionable
OT D.J. Humphries (hamstring) doubtful

Browns

OT Joel Bitonio (back) questionable
DT Mike Hall Jr. (knee) questionable
CB Myles Harden (tibia) questionable
LB Khaleke Hudson (abdomen) questionable
TE David Njoku (hamstring) questionable
WR Cedric Tillman (concussion) out

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Chiefs at Browns picks and predictions

Prediction

Chiefs 25, Browns 19

Moneyline

The Chiefs (-225) will cost you more than 2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk.

Kansas City just locked up the AFC West Division last week, so might there be a bit of a hangover this week? Might the hunger not be there? The Chiefs are still vying for the No. 1 overall seed, so that talk might be a bit overrated.

PASS.

Against the spread

It’s tough to back the CHIEFS -4 (-110), as they’re 0-7 ATS in the previous 7 outings. Kansas City is on the road, and playing a Browns +4 (-110) team which has sprung a couple of upsets at Huntington Bank Field against the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers.

The fact Njoku carries a questionable tag for Cleveland is what makes the Browns so risky. He has been a security blanket for QB Jameis Winston, who will already be without emerging WR Cedric Tillman. The Chiefs have the talent to make up for certain losses, but the Browns do not.

Over/Under

OVER 41.5 (-115) is worth a look, but don’t get carried away.

The Over is 3-1 in the past 4 games, with the Browns offense going for 23.3 PPG in the past 3 games, while allowing 24 or more points in 5 of the past 6 outings.

The Over has cashed in 3 in a row on the road for the Chiefs, averaging 26.5 PPG in the past 4 away games. The Chiefs have allowed 28.5 PPG in the past 2 road outings, too.

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Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Indianapolis Colts (6-7) visit the Denver Broncos (8-5) on Sunday. Kickoff from Empower Field at Mile High is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Colts vs. Broncos odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Colts come off a bye week having won 2 of their last 3 games after beating the Patriots 25-24 in Week 13 while failing to cover as 2.5-point road favorites. QB Anthony Richardson threw a 3-yard TD pass with 12 seconds left and ran a successful 2-point conversion for the win.

Denver comes off its bye week on a 3-game winning streak, the last a 41-32 Monday night victory inWeek 13 over the Cleveland Browns, covering as a 6.5-point home favorite. QB Bo Nix went 18 of 35 for 294 yards with a TD and 2 INTs.

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Colts at Broncos odds

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Moneyline (ML): Colts +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Broncos -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Colts +4 (-105) | Broncos -4 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 44 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Colts at Broncos key injuries

Colts

TE Mo Alie-Cox (hip) questionable
LB Jaylon Carlies (fibula, shoulder) questionable
WR Josh Downs (shoulder) questionable
WR Ashton Dulin (ankle) out
C Ryan Kelly (knee) questionable
T Braden Smith (personal) out

Broncos

CB Riley Moss (knee) out

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Colts at Broncos picks and predictions

Prediction

Broncos 27, Colts 20

Moneyline

PASS.

There is minimal value on a streaking Denver (-200) team to win on Sunday.

Against the spread

BET DENVER -4 (-115).

The Broncos have covered in 4 straight games and in 8 of their last 10 contests, including each of their last 6 games as favorites. The Colts have failed to cover in 4 of their last 5 outings, including back-to-back games, while losing 4 of their last 6.

Over/Under

BET OVER 44 (-110).

The Colts have scored 20 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games and in 7 of their last 10 while allowing 24 or more points in 4 straight. They have hit the Over in 3 of their last 4 games.

The Broncos have hit the Over in 7 of their last 10 contests, including back-to-back games. They have scored 29 or more points in 3 straight games and have allowed 19 or more points in back-to-back games.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at LA Chargers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at LA Chargers odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The LA Chargers (8-5) welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-6) to SoFi Stadium Sunday. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Buccaneers vs. Chargers odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Buccaneers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 28-13 Sunday, closing as a 7-point home favorite. QB Baker Mayfield threw for 295 yards and 3 TDs. Tampa Bay has rattled off 3 straight wins, going 2-1 against the spread (ATS). It is 4-2 ATS on the road this season.

The Chargers lost to the Kansas City Chiefs 19-17 in Week 14 action. They did cover as a 4.5-point road underdog. Los Angeles has lost 2 of its last 3 which followed a 4-game winning streak. It is 6-1 ATS over its last 7 games and 9-4 ATS on the season. The Chargers are led by QB Justin Herbert, who has 14 TDs and just 1 INT in 13 starts.

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Buccaneers at Chargers 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 Saturday at 8:13 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Buccaneers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Chargers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Buccaneers +3 (-120) | Chargers -3 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Buccaneers at Chargers key injuries

Buccaneers

LB KJ Britt (ankle) out
SAF Mike Edwards (hamstring) out
RB Bucky Irving (back/hip) questionable
LB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (ankle) questionable
SAF Antoine Winfield Jr. (knee) out

Chargers

TE Will Dissly (shoulder) out
WR Ladd McConkey (knee/shoulder) questionable

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Buccaneers at Chargers picks and predictions

Prediction

Chargers 23, Buccaneers 17

Moneyline

PASS.

The Chargers have won every game that they’ve closed as a home favorite. Expect them to come out on top again, but avoid their expensive moneyline value.

Against the spread

BET CHARGERS -3 (+100).

Los Angeles has dominated at home. It has played 6 times at home and closed as a favorite in 4 of those. In the 4 times it has closed as a favorite, it has covered. It is 7-1 ATS as a favorite on the season.

Tampa Bay is 1-3 ATS as an underdog of 4 points or greater, so while it is 8-5 ATS on the season, it hasn’t consistently covered as a slight underdog. The Buccaneers defense has allowed at least 26 points in 6 games, so they are a unit difficult to trust against a competent LA attack.

Back CHARGERS -3 (+100).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 45.5 (-110).

Both defenses have performed well over the last several weeks. The Bucs, who are 1-3 O/U in their last 4 games, have allowed 23 or fewer points in 4 straight games and in 7 of 13 contests.

The Chargers have scored 23 or fewer points in 3 straight games and have allowed 20 or fewer points in all but 2 games. They have a strong defense and are just 4-9 O/U. They have held 4 opponents to under 10 points.

Considering those defensive strengths, back UNDER 45.5 (-110).

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New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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Two teams mired in 3-game losing streaks face off in Week 15 as the New England Patriots (3-10) visit the Arizona Cardinals (6-7). Kickoff from State Farm Stadium is at 4:25 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Patriots vs. Cardinals odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Pats are coming off their bye week after losing 3 straight games, the last 25-24 to the Indianapolis Colts at home in Week 13, covering the 2.5-point spread as underdogs. New England lost when Colts QB Anthony Richardson threw a 3-yard TD pass with 12 seconds left and ran a successful 2-point conversion for the win.

The Cardinals have lost 3 straight games since their bye in Week 11 and a 4-game winning streak. QB Kyler Murray was picked off twice last week in a 30-18 home loss to the Seattle Seahawks when they were 3-point favorites.

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Patriots at Cardinals 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 Saturday at 7:58 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Patriots +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Cardinals -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Patriots +6 (-110) | Cardinals -6 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 46 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Patriots at Cardinals key injuries

Patriots

WR Javon Baker (concussion) out
DT Christian Barmore (not injury related-other) questionable
S Kyle Dugger (ankle) questionable
CB Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) questionable
T Vederian Lowe (shoulder) questionable
DT Jaquelin Roy (foot) injured reserve
G Cole Strange (knee) questionable
T Caedan Wallace (ankle) out

Cardinals

P Blake Gillikin (foot) out
RB Emari Demercado (back) out
CB Elijah Jones (ankle) out
DL Naquan Jones (shoulder) questionable
DL Roy Lopez (ankle) questionable

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Patriots at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 27, Patriots 16

Moneyline

The Cardinals have faced 3 straight quality opponents in losses, teams playing great defense. The Patriots do not have a great defense. They are 21st in points allowed at 23.2 per game. They have an even worse offense, 31st in points (17 PPG) and yards. They have allowed 43 sacks and turned the ball over 9 times in their last 5 games.

Arizona’s red-zone struggles, 3-for-13 in their last 3 games, should go away and they should get the run game going, as the Pats have allowed over 100 rushing yards to an opponent in 9 of their last 11 games.

But don’t bet the Cardinals at -250 as it isn’t worth the action.

PASS.

Against the spread

The Cardinals have lost the last 2 games in which they were favored, but they have covered the spread in all 6 of their wins this season.

The Pats have lost 6 times by at least 6 points.

BET CARDINALS -6 (-110).

Over/Under

Before giving up 30 points to the Seahawks last week, the Cardinals went 3 consecutive home games without allowing a touchdown. Two of those games were against the Jets and Bears, two teams struggling like the Patriots.

BET UNDER 46 (-110).

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles odds and lines, with expert NFL picks and predictions.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) are on the road in Week 15 to take on the Philadelphia Eagles (11-2). Kickoff Sunday from Lincoln Financial Field is at 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds around the Steelers vs. Eagles odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Steelers have won 2 straight games and 7 of their last 8. They beat the Cleveland Browns 27-14 at home last week, covering the 6.5-point spread as favorites. The Under (43) cashed in.

The Eagles are riding a 9-game winning streak after escaping with a 22-16 home win over the Carolina Panthers last week, failing to cover the 14-point spread as favorites. The Under (45) cashed in.

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Steelers at Eagles 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 Saturday at 7:32 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Steelers +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Eagles -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Steelers +5.5 (-105) | Eagles -5.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 43 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Steelers at Eagles key injuries

Steelers

DT Montravius Adams (knee) questionable
OL Calvin Anderson (groin) questionable
S DeShon Elliott (hamstring) out
DT Larry Ogunjobi (groin) out
WR George Pickens (hamstring) out

Eagles

WR Britain Covey (neck) out

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Steelers at Eagles picks and predictions

Prediction

Steelers 21, Eagles 20

Moneyline

Two of the hottest teams in football face off in a game that has the potential to be a Super Bowl preview. They each have elite defenses.

The Eagles are No. 1 in total defense, allowing 284.2 yards per game and are fourth in points allowed, giving up 18.0 per game. The Steelers aren’t far behind, allowing 310.2 yards per game (seventh) and 18.3 PPG (fifth).

The Steelers are No. 4 in rush defense at 91.5 rushing yards allowed per game, so they should slow RB Saquon Barkley, the league’s leader in rushing (1,623 yards) who has had 4 straight games rushing for over 100 yards.

The Eagles have allowed 20 or fewer points in 5 straight games, but the Steelers have scored 26 or more points in 6 of their last 8 games, averaging 28.9 PPG in that span.

Because both teams have top defenses, there is a very high possibility of an outright upset, but it should at least be a close game.

But this is what you want to know — each of the Steelers’ 10 covers this season has been an outright win.

BET STEELERS (+200).

Against the spread

The Eagles are 6-3 ATS in their 9-game winning streak.

The Steelers have covered the spread in all 10 of their wins and have not covered in all their losses.

So if you like the Steelers to cover, you probably want to just go for the big money on the moneyline.

PASS.

Over/Under

Three of the Steelers’ last 4 games have not reached 43 total points while 4 of the last 5 for the Eagles have not.

BET UNDER 43 (-110).

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