NFL Week 15 Picks Against The Spread 2019: Predictions ATS, Updated Betting Odds For Every Game
Seven road teams are favored in Week 15 of the 2019 NFL season. Three teams that are in the current playoff picture are underdogs on Sunday’s schedule.
Below are picks against the spread for every game in Week 15, as well as updated betting odds at Las Vegas and online sportsbooks. Betting lines and trends are courtesy of OddsShark.
New York Jets (+15) at Baltimore Ravens
The Jets have struggled against good defenses, and the Ravens have played like one of the league’s top units during their nine-game winning streak. Lamar Jackson could have his best game in a few weeks after running into the 49ers and Bills in the last two games. Baltimore is averaging 35.8 points in five matchups with teams that are below .500.
Prediction ATS: Baltimore
Chicago Bears (+4.5) at Green Bay Packers
The Packers are the NFL’s weakest 10-win team, ranking 17th in yards per play and 26th in opponents’ yards per play. The Bears are fourth in points allowed and seventh in opponents’ yards per play. Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay have struggled to move the ball against the league’s best defenses. This should be a close, low-scoring affair like their Week 1 matchup.
Prediction ATS: Chicago
Denver Broncos (+9.5) at Kansas City Chiefs
Only three of Denver’s eight losses have come by more than one score. The Broncos are 7-3 against the spread as an underdog. Drew Lock has five touchdowns, two interceptions and a 111.4 passer rating in his first two career starts.
Prediction ATS: Denver
Houston Texans (+3) at Tennessee Titans
Tennessee has clearly been the AFC South’s best team since Ryan Tannehill became the starting quarterback. The Titans are 6-1 straight up and against the spread since benching Marcus Mariota, scoring 31.4 points per game. Don’t expect the Texans to slow down the NFL’s highest-rated passer after they just gave up 38 points to the Denver Broncos.
Prediction ATS: Tennessee
Seattle Seahawks (-6) at Carolina Panthers
Kyle Allen’s poor play has received plenty of attention, but the defense has been just as bad since Carolina’s season went sideways. The Panthers have given up an average of 31.2 points during their five-game losing streak. Russell Wilson and the Seahawks should have a big bounce-back performance as Seattle looks to stay in the race for a first-round bye.
Prediction ATS: Seattle
New England Patriots (-9) at Cincinnati Bengals
Before losing two straight games to the Texans and Chiefs, the Patriots were the AFC’s top seed because of the way they dominated the weak part of their schedule. New England is 8-0 against sub-.500 teams, winning six of those games by at least 14 points.
Prediction ATS: New England
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-3.5) at Detroit Lions, 47.5
Tampa Bay is rolling with Jameis Winston leading the charge. The Buccaneers are up to third in the NFL with 29.1 points per game. Despite how poor Tampa Bay’s defense has been, Detroit’s struggling offense won’t be able to keep this one interesting. The Lions are 1-7 against the spread in their last eight games.
Prediction ATS: Tampa Bay
Miami Dolphins (+3.5) at New York Giants
It’s hard to pick the Giants when they are laying points, considering New York hasn’t won since Week 4. The Giants’ nine-game losing streak includes defeats at the hands of the Jets, Lions, Cardinals and Eagles. The Dolphins have been competitive against the NFL’s worst teams. New York is 1-7 against the spread in its last eight games at home.
Prediction ATS: Miami
Philadelphia Eagles (-4.5) at Washington Redskins
The Eagles needed overtime to beat the Giants in Week 14. They were beaten pretty comfortably by the Dolphins in Week 13. Washington has covered the spread in three straight games. Philadelphia is a mess and only in the playoff hunt because the NFC East is so weak.
Prediction ATS: Washington
Jacksonville Jaguars (+6.5) at Oakland Raiders
The Jaguars haven’t been competitive in recent weeks, losing five straight games by at least three scores. Jacksonville is down to 28th in scoring offense and 25th in scoring defense.
Prediction ATS: Oakland
Cleveland Browns (-2.5) at Arizona Cardinals
Arizona is on a six-game losing streak, losing by an average of 11.8 points per contest. Kyler Murray has thrown for fewer than 200 yards in three straight games. Cleveland has given up 21 points or fewer in four of its last five games.
Prediction ATS: Cleveland
Minnesota Vikings (-2.5) at Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers just snapped a three-game losing streak because they played the Jaguars, who are playing worse than anyone. The Vikings are a legitimate Super Bowl contender, and they can’t lose this game if they hope to win the NFC North. Minnesota is tied for third with 13 interceptions. Philip Rivers is third with 15 picks.
Prediction ATS: Minnesota
Atlanta Falcons (+11) at San Francisco 49ers
Atlanta has won three of its last five games. That stretch includes a one-possession loss to New Orleans. The 49ers have proven to be as good as anyone in the NFC, but they could have trouble winning this game going away. The Falcons are 4-2 against the spread in their last six games.
Prediction ATS: Atlanta
Los Angeles Rams (-1) at Dallas Cowboys
You can’t pick the Cowboys with the way they’ve played against good teams. Dallas is 0-6 against teams with winning records. Los Angeles needs a win to keep its playoff hopes alive. Aside from a dreadful performance against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. the Rams’ defense has been terrific in the second half of the season.
Prediction ATS: Los Angeles
Buffalo Bills (+2) at Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh has been able to win with Devlin Hodges at quarterback against the Chargers, Browns and Cardinals. The signal caller could be in trouble against a Buffalo defense that just limited Lamar Jackson to 185 total yards. Josh Allen is a much better bet than Hodges to make big plays down the stretch of a close game, even with the Steelers playing at home.
Prediction ATS: Buffalo
Indianapolis Colts (+9) at New Orleans Saints
This should officially mark the end of Indianapolis’ playoff hopes. New Orleans just scored 46 points against the NFC’s best defense. The Saints are averaging 30.9 points over their last seven games. The Colts are 20th in both yards per play and opponents’ yards per play.
Prediction ATS: New Orleans
Season Record: 103-102-3
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