NFL Week 15 Picks and Predictions
No more byes. Four weeks left in the season. No wonder we have so many intriguing games on the menu today.
Let’s take a look at three of them:
Steve Makinen on Steelers at Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET):
How many times can I go back to the well with Pittsburgh before it bites me? I don’t know. How about for as long as it takes oddsmakers to finally show some well-earned respect? This is a battle of 10-3 vs. 11-2, and by the 5.5-point line attached to it, you’d think it was closer to Philly hosting a team like Jacksonville, whom they were favored by 7.5 against just a month ago. The Steelers continue to win and are doing so in all kinds of ways. That makes them very dangerous.
Matt Youmans on Bills at Lions (4:25 p.m. ET):
Josh Allen was awesome last week, passing for 342 yards and three touchdowns and running for 82 yards and three touchdowns, but the Bills came up short in a 44-42 shootout with the Rams. Back-to-back road games make this a tough spot for Buffalo, which is in an even tougher spot because its defense is banged up and vulnerable against the run.
Zach Cohen on Packers at Seahawks (8:15 ET):
I don’t think Jordan Love is all that healthy right now, and I definitely don’t trust him on the road. The Seahawks also have one of the best defenses in football, so Love is going to need to have his A-game in order for the Packers to find a way.
>>Zach is betting on the moneyline and has a prop wager.
Best Bets are also in from:
More Week 15 resources
>Look for Josh Appelbaum‘s Sharp Report later this morning.
>DraftKings/Circa Betting Splits: The chart shows a comparison of the betting splits from DraftKings and Circa Sports. Keep an eye on them this morning for late action.
>Injury Report: According to Fox’s Jay Glazer, Dallas Pro Bowl CB Trevon Diggs is set to have season-ending knee surgery.
Everything we did on Week 15 is posted here.
For the latest line moves and injury updates, tune into VSiN’s Pro Football Tailgate Show (10 a.m.-1 p.m. ET) with Stormy Buonantony and Rich Gannon. Guests include John Hansen and Brent Musburger.
Contest Corner
In Circa Survivor, here is how the 51 entries made their Week 15 picks: Vikings 15, Ravens 12, Cardinals 10, Bengals 8, Commanders 5 and, oops, we’re down to 50 because one entry was on the 49ers on Thursday night.
The top Circa Million picks for Week 15: Steelers (+5) 1,705, Bengals (-5) 1,605, Broncos (-4) 1,591, Packers (-2.5) 1,429, Texans (-2.5) 1,212.
>Go to our Circa contest resources page for current standings and individual picks, plus the updated standings and picks for the Circa Friday Football Invitational and our Average Joe Contest.
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Do your homework: Get your VSiN College Football Playoff Betting Guide. There are 27 pages of previews, picks and predictions. Plus Brent Musburger and Steve Makinen pick a side and total for every bowl game. Download the PDF here.
We’re posting bowl previews on VSiN.com, so they reflect the latest lines and player opt-outs. >>Bookmark this page.
ICYMI: Navy (+6.5) upset Army in a 31-13 shootout (at least for this rivalry). The Total closed at 39.5. Travis Hunter won the Heisman. Brent shared his Heisman ballot with me: 1.Dillion Gabriel; 2. Travis Hunter; 3. Ashton Jeanty.
Today in college basketball
Greg Peterson has posted his Best Bets for today’s menu.
>Adam Burke‘s top plays will be up later today.
Quick Hits
NBA: Zach Cohen will post his Best Bets by mid-morning.
NHL: Look for Jonathan Davis‘ picks by mid-day on our NHL page.
Horse Racing: VSiN’s “Mr. Ed” Sehon has filed his picks for today’s Gulfstream card. 1/ST Bet offers wagering on hundreds of races every day from across the country and around the world. Sign up at 1STBET.COM with promo code VSIN200 to claim a 20% rebate for your first 60 days, up to $200.
Soccer: Nigel Seeley has EPL plays for today.
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