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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 15 sports betting and DFS action.
A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 15.
These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.
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Cash in with these NFL Week 15 prop bets.
We have all teams to choose from – a rarity over the last two months. For this week’s picks, we take a pair of running backs to top their projections, a Pro Bowl quarterback with an overinflated number he has no reason to hit, arguably the best wide receiver in the league shining in primetime, and a famous boyfriend continuing a career trend.
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The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for the Week 15.
With the bye weeks finally over, we have all 32 teams playing the rest of way – some maybe with more purpose than others. For this week’s picks, we’re taking a dumpster fire on the road as an underdog, two other calamitous franchises hitting Over, a road dog covering the spread, a road favorite doing the same, and an absurd Over/Under hitting the Over.
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A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 15 action.
Week 15 is going to stand out for multiple reasons. Sunday won’t have a single divisional game and will feature the biggest point spread favorite of the year (Baltimore Ravens -16 points) as well as the highest Over/Under of the season (Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions at 54.5 points). With the level of unfamiliarity opponents will have, anything is possible this weekend.
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The Over/Under is high (49.5 points at -110 for both Over and Under). The Rams are clicking, but the 49ers defense will make them earn every yard, which could make scoring enough to top this number difficult. Take OVER 49.5 points (-110).
The Chiefs are minor road favorites (4 points at -115 Chiefs, -105 Browns). The last four Chiefs wins have been by three points or less, but there has to be a week where all three phases click. When the Browns lose, they lose big … and they will again. Take the Chiefs and lay 4 points (-115).
The Bengals are solid road favorites (5 points at -110 for both). The Bengals lose to teams with winning records and beat bad teams. At 3-10, the Titans qualify by for the latter. Take the Bengals and lay 5 points (-110).
The Over/Under is low (43 points at -110 for both). Washington has scored 26 or more points in four of their last five games, and the Colts have allowed 24 points or more in their last four. Indy will score enough and allow enough to hit Over. Take Over 43 points (-110).
The Ravens are huge favorites (16 points at -110 for both). The simple fact is that the Ravens are just as likely to win by 30 as to win by 16. The Giants have lost eight straight for a reason. Take the Ravens and lay 16 points (-110).
The Cowboys have been a dumpster fire, but the only teams the Panthers have beaten this year are the Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, and Giants (a combined 9-30). The Cowboys have been disappointing but shouldn’t be getting points. Take the Cowboys on the moneyline (+120).
The O/U is the lowest of the week (40.5 points at -110 for both). The Jags have hit over this is nine of their last 11 games. The Jets have hit over this number in seven of their last eight. They’re both playoff-built teams that have collapsed but share the same the misery. Take Over 40.5 points (-110).
The Texans are standard home favorites (3 points at -115 Dolphins, -105 Texans). The Dolphins could win this outright. Being given three points on a dry track with that offensive speed sounds like a plan. Take the Dolphins plus 3 points (-115).
The Over/Under is middle of the road (44.5 points at -110 for both). Denver’s defense is legit. A dome team in the elements is a hard pass in December. The Broncos have won four of their last five at home. Take Under 44.5 points (-110).
The O/U is obscene (54.5 points at -110 for both). This could be a Super Bowl preview. Both teams are going to look at it that way. If one can’t stop the other, it’s game on. The Bills have scored 30 or more points in seven straight games – and they’re underdogs. Take Over 54.5 points (-110).
The Eagles are big favorites (5.5 points at -110 for both). The Steelers are never 5.5-point underdogs for a reason. Only one team has accomplished what’s being asked of the Eagles. You don’t make the Steelers this big of a dog. Take the Steelers plus 5.5 points (-110).
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The Cards are solid home favorites (6 points at -110 for both). Simple truth is the Patriots lose on the road, and they lose big. It’s time for the Cardinals to say they’re in the run for one playoff spot from the NFC West. Take the Cardinals and lay 6 points (-110).
The O/U is a little stiff (45.5 points at -110 for both). The expectation is that Tampa Bay is going to press the issue, but the Chargers are a playoff team because they hold offenses down. This game screams the potential of a 19-16 game. Take Under 45.5 points (-110).
The Packers are road favorites (3 points at -105 Packers, -115 Seahawks). Green Bay is a legit contender. Seattle is a legit pretender. There is no way the Seahawks win by 20. There is a realistic chance the Packers do. Take the Packers and lay 3 points (-110).
The Vikings are solid favorites (7 points at -115 Bears, -105 Vikings). Minnesota is having an outstanding season, but the Vikes don’t blow out teams. Essentially, giving away more than a touchdown is too much. Take the Bears plus 7 points (-110).
The Falcons are road favorites (4 points at -110 for both). Atlanta still controls its own destiny. This is their playoff game against a toothless Raiders team that has lost eight straight. It’s unfortunate a national audience has to watch this. Take the Falcons and lay 4 points (-110).
Use our staff’s weekly pick’em against the spread and straight up for the win.
NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.
Each week’s spread picks are graded by the line as of when the person entered their picks. This will create situations in which a movement of the line can result in two participants having the correct pick but with different teams chosen during an individual game.
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DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green, KH – Kevin Hickey
The five best NFL player prop bets to make for the upcoming week.
For this week’s picks we look at two quarterbacks using their legs – one good, one bad – a bell-cow running back doing his thing the conventional way, a running back excelling as a receiver, and a tight end continuing to expand his role in his offense.
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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 15 sports betting and DFS action.
A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 15.
These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.
Note: Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook
OFF = No odds currently listed.
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The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for Week 15.
For Week 15, we offer up a variety platter to choose from – a hot team on the moneyline in a hostile environment, a game to go Over, a game to go Under, the smallest favorite covering, and the biggest favorite doing the same.
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Use our staff’s weekly pick’em against the spread and straight up for the win.
NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.
Each week’s spread picks are graded by the line as of when the person entered their picks. This will create situations in which a movement of the line can result in two participants having the correct pick but with different teams chosen during an individual game.
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DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green, KH – Kevin Hickey
A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 15 action.
Just when you think you have the 2023 season figured out, Week 14 happened. Of the 15 games played, 10 teams with the worse record coming in found ways to win.
Teams had a chance to put a stranglehold on division titles and failed. A final nail in a season had the chance to be hammered for teams on the brink and failed. A team scored three points and won.
There are weeks in every season when you shake your head and wonder what you just saw. Week 14 was one of those lightning-strike occurrences.
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This is a really smaller Over/Under number (34.5 points at -110 for both Over and Under). However, the Raiders haven’t scored more than 17 points in their last four games, six of their last seven and 10 of 13 games this year. The Chargers have scored just 23 points in their last three games and don’t have Justin Herbert. Take Under 34.5 points (-110).
The Bengals are a small home favorite (3 points at -105 Vikings, -115 Bengals). From the investment currently needed to bet the Bengals, it looks like the line will move to 3.5 points, which is a better bet for our purposes. Take the Vikings plus 3 points (+100).
The Colts have won four of their last five games but are still modest home favorites (1.5 points at -110 for both teams). If the Steelers couldn’t beat the Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots at home, there is little reason to think they can beat a legitimate playoff contender on the road. Take the Colts and lay 1.5 points (-110).
The Over/Under is pretty high (47.5 points at -110 for both). While the Lions have routinely topped this number, Denver plays a ball control, field position style that hasn’t gone over 48 points in its last eight games. Detroit should win, but they will likely play Denver’s style of game. Take Under 47.5 points (-110).
The Browns are small home favorites (3 points at -105 Bears, -115 Browns). The Bears have won two straight, but the Browns are a different team at home, having won five of six games. Cleveland’s defense will need to step up, but it has the talent to defend its yard. Take the Browns and lay 3 points (-115).
Both teams are currently in the playoffs and have a relatively low Over/Under (41.5 points at -110 for both Over and Under). This O/U point suggests that the game will be low scoring, but the Packers have scored 22 or more points in each of their last four games and allowed 19 or more in each of their last five. The Buccaneers have scored 20 or more in their last three and allowed 25 or more in three of their last four. Take Over 41.5 points (-110).
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The Over/Under is low given the firepower Houston has displayed this season (38 points at -110 for both Over and Under). But it’s because the Texans are already without Tank Dell and likely without C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins. Tennessee will want to grind the ball on the ground, so there will be a lot of time coming off the clock with sustained drives. Take Under 38 points (-110).
If not for blowing a 14-point lead in the final four minutes at Tennessee, Miami would be favored by more. (8.5 points at -110 for both teams). With Tyreek Hill a question mark, the Dolphins won’t be as explosive but should have enough to take care of business at home against the Jets. Take the Dolphins and lay 8.5 points (-110).
This is one of the lowest Over/Under numbers the Chiefs have seen in years (37 points at -110 for both Over and Under). The reason it’s so low is that the Patriots struggle to score and will have a difficult time moving the ball, much less score touchdowns. The Chiefs will win but may be forced to play the Patriots’ style of game. Take Under 37 points (-110).
The Giants have been a cute story but are still big underdogs (6 points at -110 for both Giants and Saints). The loud stadium environment will make things difficult for the Giants to operate, and the mistakes they make will be the difference. Take the Saints and lay 6 points (-110).
The Falcons are small road favorites (3 points at -110 for both teams). Atlanta keeps taking a step back every time it starts gaining momentum, but the Falcons beat the Panthers by 14 points earlier this year, and that shouldn’t change. Take the Falcons and lay 3 points (-110).
The Rams are pretty big favorites (6.5 points at -110 for both teams). Washington has been blown out in its last three games by 12, 35, and 30 points. While two of those were against the Dallas Cowboys and Dolphins, the Rams can do damage offensively and should have enough to pull away from this team in transition. Take the Rams and lay 6.5 points (-110).
The 49ers are huge favorites (12.5 points at -110 for both). It’s always difficult to give away this many points, but the 49ers are just too powerful and now have the No. 1 seed in their own hands. The Cardinals just can’t keep up. Take the 49ers and lay 12.5 points (-110).
The Cowboys have been on a roll and beating teams up over the last month. The Bills have been streaky, so their typical home-field dominance hasn’t been as pronounced as in recent years. This is going to be determined by turnovers, and Buffalo’s main weakness is giving the ball away at critical times. Take the Cowboys on the moneyline (+110).
The Over/Under is eminently reachable (42.5 points at -110 for both Over and Under). The Ravens have put up more than 30 points in six of their last seven games and the Jaguars have gone over this O/U in each of the last four games. The Jaguars have allowed 65 points to the Bengals and Browns the last two weeks, and the Ravens should make it three straight of 30 or more. Take Over 42.5 points (-110).
The Eagles haven’t been as dominant as they started the season, and the point spread is low for a team that entered last week as the No. 1 seed in the league (4 points at -110 for both teams). The Seahawks have lost four straight, including the Cowboys and 49ers twice. They’re facing another elite team and they simply can’t compete with them for 60 minutes. Take the Eagles and lay 4 points (-110).
