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Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Houston Texans at Tampa Bay Buccaneers sports betting odds and lines, with Week 16 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The AFC South-leading Houston Texans (9-5) take on the red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7) on the road in the first of three Saturday games in Week 16. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET at Raymond James Stadium. We analyze the Texans-Bucs sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 16 matchup.

Texans at Buccaneers: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Buccaneers have won four games in a row.
  • Bucs QB Jameis Winston has thrown four touchdown passes and eclipsed 400 yards passing in each of the last two games. But he threw a total of four interceptions in those two games, as well.
  • Texans QB Deshaun Watson has not had more than 300 passing yards in a game since Week 7. He has three touchdown passes and four interceptions over the last two weeks.

Texans at Buccaneers: Key injuries

Buccaneers WR Chris Godwin (hamstring) is unlikely to play.

Texans LB Benardrick McKinney (concussion) is unlikely to play.

Texans at Buccaneers: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 1:45 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Texans 30, Buccaneers 24

Moneyline (?)

This could be a close game, but likely not enough to take the money-making wager of the Bucs at +140. Be smart and go with the TEXANS -167, even though a $10 bet will only win $5.99 in profit.

Against the Spread (?)

The Texans are 3-point favorites on the road. Houston has split its games 7-7 in covering the spread this season, while the Bucs have only covered the spread in five games this season. Both teams can score and both teams struggle to stop the passing game.

Ultimately, the Bucs are too volatile to bet on ATS. Lay the points and take the TEXANS -3 (-125).

Over/Under (?)

The total is set at 49 points. This seems like a no-brainer. Bucs games have gone over the point total 11 times this season and 11 of the last 12 games. Tampa’s defense is atrocious and its offense is hot. The OVER 49 (-125).

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Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots odds, lines, picks and best bets

Analyzing the Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots huge AFC East Week 16 matchup, with NFL betting odds, lines, picks and best bets

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The surprising Buffalo Bills (10-4) head into Gillette Stadium for a big rematch with the host New England Patriots (11-3) in what will play a huge role in deciding the AFC East. The game is Saturday, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Bills-Patriots odds and betting lines, providing actionable betting tips and picks around this key Week 16 matchup.

Bills at Patriots: Week 16 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • New England beat Cincinnati 34-13 last week, despite QB Tom Brady throwing for just 128 yards. It was his lowest passing total of the season and his completion rate was a mediocre 51.7%, which was his fourth consecutive game with sub-53% passing.
  • The Bills handled the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-10 last weekend, which was their fourth win in their last five games.
  • The Patriots won 16-10 in Buffalo earlier this year, but it was hardly convincing and Bills QB Josh Allen was knocked out of the game. It was New England’s sixth consecutive win over Buffalo.
  • The Bills have beat the Patriots just twice in their last 10 meetings. The good news for Buffalo is both wins came on the road; the last was a 16-0 win Oct. 2, 2016.

Bills at Patriots: Key injuries

Patriots WR Julian Edelman (knee/shoulder) hasn’t been at 100% for weeks. Edelman was limited Tuesday, but he’ll be there Saturday if he has to crawl. CB Jason McCourty (groin) and DL Danny Shelton (shoulder) were also limited Tuesday.

Bills DT Corey Liuget (knee) was limited Tuesday, while OT Ty Nsekhe (ankle) didn’t go. Both will be monitored this week.

Bills at Patriots: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2:40 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Patriots 15, Bills 13

Moneyline (?)

Winning in Gillette Stadium is difficult for any visitor, especially young quarterbacks. Since Week 3 of 2000, only two quarterbacks (Daunte Culpepper and Patrick Mahomes) under 25 years old have won a road game vs. New England. Allen is 23.

Allen hit just 46.4% of his passes and threw three interceptions vs. New England earlier this year. The PATRIOTS (-295) are larger favorites than I would have predicted; feeling them in the -180 range. The Pats are the straight-up pick, although Buffalo (+230) provides a nicer payday for those anticipating a handing off of the torch. Buffalo is close, just not there yet…

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on New England profits $3.39 with a victory. That same bet on Buffalo returns $23 profit with an upset.

Against the Spread (?)

The spread has BUFFALO (+6.5, -110) written all over it; the hook (half point) makes it even sweeter.

New England’s offense, despite last week’s point total (there was a defensive score in there, too), stalls too often. They really miss Gronk. The Patriots are 3-3-0 at home ATS, 8-6-0 overall. Simply put, this will be close. The Bills are 9-4-1 ATS this year, 6-0-1 on the road. Hit this hard; a much closer line come Saturday won’t shock.

Over/Under (?)

The 37.5-point line is among the lowest of the week, paying -110 on both sides. Buffalo is 1-6-0 vs. the O/U this year on the road (3-11-0 overall); New England is 2-4-0 vs. O/U at home (5-9-0 overall). Score extra profit here; a $10 UNDER (-110) wager profits $9.09 with both teams combining for 37 points or less, which they will.

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Ryan’s NFL Picks: 32-16

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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.

Be sure to check out our top NFL Underdog Bets for Week 15, where our Ken Pomponio is 26-16 on underdog predictions with this weekly staple.

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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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Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) seek to continue their winning streak against the Detroit Lions (3-9-1). They kick off at Ford Field in Detroit Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. We analyze the Buccaneers-Lions sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks and tips for the Week 15 matchup.

Buccaneers at Lions: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Lions have lost six straight games and nine of their last 10.
  • The Bucs are winners of their last three and four of their last five.
  • Bucs QB Jameis Winston threw for 456 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions in a win over the Indianapolis Colts last week.
  • Lions QB David Blough has three touchdown passes and three picks in his two starts.
  • Bucs WR Chris Godwin has 81 receptions for 1,212 yards and nine touchdowns.

Buccaneers at Lions: Key injuries

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans (hamstring) will miss the rest of the season. Winston (thumb, knee) has been limited in practice but will play.

Lions QB Matthew Stafford (hip, back) is still out.

Buccaneers at Lions: Odds, betting lines and prediction

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Prediction

Buccaneers 30, Lions 21

Moneyline (?)

The Lions offer a decent payout at +155 but having lost nine of their last 10 games, it would be throwing away money. The BUCCANEERS (-189) are the only real choice, although it will not win you much money. A $10 wager on Tampa Bay will return $5.29 in profit.

Against the Spread (?)

The Buccaneers are 3.5-point favorites on the road. Neither team is a good bet. Tampa covered the spread in two of its last three games but did not over the previous six.

The Lions have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games. They don’t have the offense to keep up with Tampa’s high-scoring unit, even though the Bucs will be without Evans. Lay the points and take the BUCS (-3.5, -110). They’ll need to win by 4 or more points.

Over/Under (?)

The total is set at 47.5 points. Buccaneers games have gone over the total in 10 of their last 11, while the Lions have split the Over/Under in their last six outings. With a depleted defense for Detroit and offensive firepower for the Bucs, take the OVER 47.5 (-106).

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Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs odds, picks and best bets

Previewing the Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs sports betting odds and lines, with Week 15 NFL betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Denver Broncos (5-8) take on the Kansas City Chiefs (9-4) at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday in an AFC West showdown. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET. We analyze the Broncos-Chiefs sports betting odds and lines, with NFL betting picks, tips and analysis for the Week 15 matchup.

Broncos at Chiefs: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Broncos have won two in a row with rookie Drew Lock starting at quarterback.
  • Lock has 443 passing yards and five touchdown passes in his two NFL starts.
  • Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes has had only one touchdown pass in each of his last three games, but the Chiefs have won all three of those games. He has thrown two interceptions in his last three games.
  • The Chiefs defense has allowed fewer than 20 points in each of the last three games and four of the last five.

Broncos at Chiefs: Key injuries

Broncos OL Ja’Wuan James (knee) and OL Ron Leary (concussion) might miss the game.

Chiefs DE Frank Clark (illness, shoulder) and CB Mo Claiborne (shoulder) could also be inactive.

Broncos at Chiefs: Odds, betting lines and prediction

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Prediction

Chiefs 37, Broncos 24

Moneyline (?)

The Broncos (+340) offer a huge payout but the Chiefs (-455) are almost a sure thing. It’s too much chalk to be worth a wager with a $10 bet for the outright win returning a profit of just $2.20. AVOID.

Against the Spread (?)

The Chiefs are 9.5-point favorites at home. They have covered the spread in four of their last five games and five of their last seven. The Broncos have also covered four of their last five. The Chiefs seem to be rolling at the right time and they will frustrate Lock and the Broncos. Take the CHIEFS (-9.5, -110).

Over/Under (?)

The total is set at 45.5 points. Each of the last three games featuring the Chiefs hit the Under, while the Broncos have hit the Over in four of their last five games. Mahomes will find success and Lock will continue to produce. Take the OVER 45.5 (-110).

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New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals odds, lines, picks and best bets

Analyzing the New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals Week 15 match up, with NFL betting odds, lines, picks and best bets.

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The New England Patriots (10-3) visit the Cincinnati Bengals (1-12) at Paul Brown Stadium Sunday, Dec. 15, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET. We analyze the Patriots-Bengals odds and betting lines, providing actionable sports betting tips and advice around this Week 15 matchup.

Patriots at Bengals: Week 15 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Patriots are coming off back-to-back losses following last weekend’s 23-16 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.
  • The Bengals dropped their 12th game of the year in a 27-19 loss to the Cleveland Browns last weekend. The No. 1 NFL Draft pick in 2020 appears in their future.
  • Patriots QB Tom Brady is struggling; whether it be lack of confidence in targets not named Julian Edelman or James White, predictable play calling, no running game or age (or all of the above), the offense just hasn’t been able to find a groove. Brady hit just 54.6% of his passes in the last six weeks. He’s thrown 8 touchdowns and 3 picks in that period, averaging 237.2 yards per game.
  • Bengals QB Andy Dalton makes his third starter after returning from the bench. He’s thrown just one touchdown in his past two starts.
  • The Patriots allow 264.8 YPG and 12.9 points per game, both best in the league. They lead the league with 21 interceptions, while also recording 10 fumble recoveries.
  • The Bengals rank 25th in the league with 312.5 YPG and 31st with 15.2 PPG.
  • The Bengals allow 25.0 PPG and are 31st in the league while allowing 399.5 YPG.
  • New England averages 26.0 PPG (8th best) and 354.4 YPG (15th best) offensively.

Patriots at Bengals: Key injuries

Edelman (knee/shoulder) didn’t practice Wednesday; while WR Mohamed Sanu Sr. (ankle) and CB Jason McCourty (groin) were limited.

The A.J. Green (ankle) watch in Cincinnati continues. He didn’t practice Wednesday and it would be a surprise to see him suit up. One of my toilet-bowl bound fantasy football teams appreciates his year on the pine… TE Tyler Eifert (non-injury) and WR John Ross III (foot) were limited Wednesday.

Patriots at Bengals: Odds, betting lines and prediction

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Prediction

Patriots 25, Bengals 10

Moneyline (?)

The oddsmakers aren’t saying there’s much of a chance of the Patriots (-500) losing three in a row. The Bengals (+360) aren’t worth the gamble.

New to sports betting? A $10 wager on the Patriots to win outright returns just a $2.00 profit. This juice isn’t worth the squeeze.

Against the Spread (?)

A 9.5-point spread separates these two, which had me pause for a minute. The Patriots offense hasn’t been able to close out opponents, even when they’re milking a late lead. However, four of the Bengals’ 12 losses have been by 10 or more points …

The Bengals are 5-8 ATS, but just 1-5 at home. The Patriots are 7-6 ATS, 4-3 on the road. The PATRIOTS (-9.5, -110) are worth a small-unit wager, where a $10 bet returns a $9.09 profit with a victory of 10 or more points.

Over/Under (?)

Two anemic offenses and one stellar defense in play leads to a 40.5 line, one of the lowest on the Week 15 slate. This should be the game the Pats offense shows up vs. an inferior opponent; a 20-plus point showing isn’t asking for too much against a team allowing 25 PPG. The Bengals are 3-3-0 at home against the O/U and 4-9-0 overall. Nine of the Patriots’ games have hit the Under this year, and they’re 2-5-0 on the road. Ride the UNDER (40.5, +110).

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Ryan’s NFL Picks: 30-15

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NFL Best Bets: Three best underdog locks for Week 15

Our weekly NFL underdog betting staple continues into Week 15 where Ken Pomponio features three teams likely to upset their underdog odds

Another big week for underdogs (10-6 against the mid-week point spreads) meant another strong week here as we notched our third straight winning weekend with a 3-0 mark.

As expected, one of my three Week 14 underdog selections won outright with the host Los Angeles Rams beating the favored Seattle Seahawks 28-12 on Sunday night, despite being 2.5-point home ‘dogs midweek.

But we saw TWO of our underdogs win straight up as rookie quarterback Drew Lock and the Denver Broncos dominated the host Houston Texans (7.5-point favorites) in a shocking 38-24 win.

The third of our three picks, the 12.5 -point underdog Washington Redskins, hung tough as expected in a 20-15 road loss on the frozen tundra of Green Bay.

That all ups our season record here to a nice, shiny and – best of all – profitable 26-16.

Now we move on to a Week 15 slate that doesn’t appear as promising at first (or even fourth) glance, looking like a rare 2019 week of favorites. Regardless, we’ve found three ‘dogs to back, utilizing, as usual, Wednesday’s posted point spreads at BetMGM.com.

Here goes …

Chicago Bears (+4½) at Packers

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Don’t look now but Mitchell Trubisky and the Bears have rebounded from a 3-5 start to win four of their last five and inch onto the fringe of the crowded NFC playoff chase.

The 7-6 Bears are 4-9 against the spread, but seven of those losses have come as favorites. Now they’re getting the third-most points they’ve received all season.

The Pack? They’ve won two straight since coming out on the wrong side of a 37-8 beatdown against the 49ers in Week 12 and, at 10-3, are fighting for the NFC North title and a possible first-round postseason bye.

Green Bay, though, is 4-3 ATS as a home favorite this season. And despite the Packers’ 10-3 win in Chicago in the season opener, Trubisky & Co. should be able to keep the rematch within the number, even if they wind up falling short in the latest installment of this storied rivalry.

Dallas Cowboys (+1½) vs. L.A. Rams

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Yeah, we’re going against all the momentum and trends on both ends and side with embattled coach Jason Garrett and the ‘Boys here.

Dallas has dropped three straight, four of five and seven of 10 overall since a 3-0 start, but the club is still somehow tied for the NFC (L)East lead.

It goes against all logic to take that resume over that of the suddenly surging Rams, who have won three of four to move to 8-5 and into the wild-card hunt, but sometimes the ugly ‘dog is the right ‘dog, and we’ll bank on the Cowboys avoiding a third straight home loss.

Buffalo Bills (+2½) at Pittsburgh Steelers

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The 8-5 Steelers are a truly impressive 7-1 since a Week 5 overtime home loss to the Ravens dropped them to 1-4, and they’ve done so with the backup-QB combo of Duck Hodges and Mason Rudolph at the helm.

Still, only one of Pittsburgh’s eight wins – a 17-12 Week 10 triumph over the visiting Rams – has come against a team currently sporting a winning record.

The 9-4 Bills own a rather similar resume with only one of their nine wins – a Week 5 victory over the then-Marcus Mariota-quarterbacked Tennessee Titans – coming against a team currently sitting above .500.

But in a Sunday night matchup of AFC wild-card front-runners possessing strong defenses, we’ll take the better QB (Josh Allen) and the points on the road in a mild upset.

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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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Tennessee Titans at Oakland Raiders odds, lines, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Titans at Raiders Week 14 matchup, with NFL betting odds, lines, picks and best bets.

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The Tennessee Titans (7-5) try to keep up in the AFC playoff race in Week 14 as they hit the road to take on the Oakland Raiders (6-6). The two teams will play at 4:25 p.m. ET at RingCentral Coliseum.

Titans at Raiders: Week 14 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • Tennessee has won three straight games and five of six.
  • Oakland has lost two in a row.
  • Titans QB Ryan Tannehill is 5-1 since taking over as the starter. He has completed 72.7% of his passes for 1,602 yards, 12 touchdowns and only four interceptions. He also has three rushing touchdowns.
  • Oakland has allowed 74 points in its back-to-back losses while scoring only 12.
  • Titans RB Derrick Henry has 496 rushing yards in his last three games.

Titans at Raiders: Key injuries

Titans WR Adam Humphries (ankle) might not play. Henry (hamstring) has missed practice time but returned on a limited basis Thursday.

Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow (ribs) is not expected to play. Starting OL Trent Brown (pectoral) and OL Gabe Jackson (knee) might miss the game. RB Josh Jacobs (shoulder) missed the first two days of practice.

Titans at Raiders: Odds, betting lines and prediction

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Prediction

Titans 31, Raiders 17

Moneyline (?)

The Raiders (+120) are in a freefall while the Titans (-143) are playing their best ball of the season and making a run at the playoffs. Take the TITANS (-143) even though a $10 bet on the road team would net a $6.99 profit.

Against the Spread (?)

The Titans are favored at -2.5 (-121). The Raiders have failed to cover the spread in their last three games, while the Titans have covered three games in a row. Potentially without Jacobs, Oakland will struggle offensively. Give the points and take the TITANS -2.5 (-121).

Over/Under (?)

The total is set at 46.5 points. Titans games have hit the over six straight times. But Oakland has hit the under in three straight games. This will be close but Tennessee’s offense combined with the points the Raiders are giving up will get the total there. Take the OVER 46.5 (-110).

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals odds, lines, picks and best bets

Previewing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Steelers at Arizona Cardinals sports betting odds and lines, with Week 14 NFL betting picks, tips and bets.

The Arizona Cardinals (3-8-1) play their second of three straight games at home in December. They face the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5). The game kicks off Sunday at 4:25 p.m. at State Farm Stadium. We analyze the Steelers-Cardinals odds and lines, with Week 14 betting picks and tips for this matchup.

Steelers at Cardinals: Week 14 preview, betting trends and notes

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  • The Cardinals have lost five straight games and are coming off their worst loss of the season, in a 34-7 debacle at home against the Los Angeles Rams.
  • The Steelers have battled back to 7-5 on the season after starting 0-3 and have done so without QB Ben Roethlisberger who is out for the season.
  • The Cardinals have the league’s worst pass defense and have given up over 300 passing yards in five straight games and in six of seven.
  • The Steelers have allowed fewer than 200 net passing yards in seven of their last nine games.
  • Cardinals rookie QB Kyler Murray has turned the ball over only six times all season (all interceptions).

Steelers at Cardinals: Key injuries

Steelers RB James Conner (shoulder) will not play. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (knee) is unlikely to play.

Steelers at: Odds, betting lines and prediction

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 1:45 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Steelers 27, Cardinals 26.

Moneyline (?)

The Steelers have won four of their last five, while the Cardinals are on a five-game losing streak. The Cardinals give good value at +125 but the smart money is to go with the STEELERS (-133), as they have been winning and are in the middle of the playoff race. A $10 bet on Pittsburgh will earn $7.50 in profit.

Against the Spread (?)

The Steelers are favored 2.5 points on the road (-110). The Cardinals are 7-4-1 ATS and have not lost against the spread in consecutive weeks since Weeks 3 and 4. After an embarrassing performance, they will bounce back. Take the CARDINALS (+2.5, -110).

Over/Under (?)

The total is set at 43.5 points. The Cardinals have allowed at least 28 points in five straight games and in six of seven. They have scored at least 25 in six of their last eight games. Take the OVER (-106).

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