The Detroit Lions are the present No. 1 total seed within the NFC. The Buffalo Payments are No. 2 within the AFC. It’s not an exaggeration to say these two groups could possibly be the final standing when the Tremendous Bowl rolls round in February.
First, although, they need to proceed taking good care of enterprise within the common season, and in Week 15 which means testing their mettle towards one another — and their respective MVP candidates. With a 1.5-point unfold in favor of the house Lions, Sunday’s conflict is predicted to be nearly as good because it sounds.
Detroit has the hardest particular person participant to cease in MVP chief Josh Allen recent off his historic performance against the Rams. The Payments need to attempt to sluggish a whole juggernaut of an offense, led by third-leading MVP favourite Jared Goff. Contemplating what these defenses are up towards, this recreation has the best whole of the week by far at 54.5 factors.
After seeing what the Rams did to Buffalo’s protection final week, I do know which manner I’m leaning on this recreation, but it surely takes a daring individual to wager towards Allen. Right here’s a have a look at the road for Payments-Lions and each different recreation in Week 15, with odds from BetMGM.
I simply can’t think about seeing Matthew Stafford, Puka Nacua and that Rams offense click on the best way they did towards Buffalo and instantly choosing towards them the subsequent week. The Niners offense additionally coming alive makes it a consideration, although.
I’m unsure what number of instances we’ll have the see the Chiefs squeak by to grasp they simply don’t deserve spreads bigger than two or three factors. You nearly need to take the Browns right here.
The Titans proved even dangerous defenses can cease them after they couldn’t muster greater than six factors towards the Jaguars. It’s trying like we’re about to get Half II of the Spencer Rattler rookie expertise, which in all probability bodes nicely for anybody trying to again the Commanders recent out of bye.
The thought these two groups are even allowed to face on the identical discipline makes me chuckle. The Ravens received’t do it however I’m being so critical once I say they may sit Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry and nonetheless win this recreation.
The Panthers are favored for the primary time since 2022, and although I don’t anticipate that to carry till kickoff — as a result of the Cowboys are such a public crew — I do assume they deserve it after profitable 5 straight video games ATS.
It took for Mac Jones to pop up on the schedule, however the Jets ought to lastly snap their four-game skid this week, and so they’ll in all probability cowl that unfold too. However I might not advocate watching this recreation.
Houston was not the sharpest trying crew going into its bye, so it’ll be fascinating to see if the break supplied some readability for what the crew is doing improper. If not, Miami is able to pounce.
The Colts are 1-4 ATS of their final 5 and the Broncos have received 4 straight ATS. If we’re driving the development, Denver is the crew it is best to anticipate to handle enterprise.
Josh Allen is the MVP in my eyes, but it surely doesn’t matter how good he performs if the Payments can’t cease anybody. And that’s precisely why the Lions are in all probability your greatest wager right here, although the over is a extremely good possibility too.
Speak about a ramification I don’t perceive. Why are the Eagles laying 5 factors towards Pittsburgh after barely beating the Panthers?
Based mostly on every little thing we find out about these groups, the Cardinals ought to have the ability to beat the Pats by a landing. Particularly at residence. However does anybody really really feel snug laying that many factors with the Playing cards? This unfold feels good. The overall doesn’t. Are we positive Tampa goes to have the ability to transfer the ball successfully on the Chargers, as a result of I’m unsure Tampa goes to have the ability to transfer the ball successfully on the Chargers. This feels nearer to a 23-19 recreation to me.
Seattle getting an entire discipline purpose at residence looks like a present, even towards the Packers.
If the Vikings play how they’re succesful, there’s no manner the Bears ought to maintain this recreation inside two scores. However that’s precisely what the Bears did when these groups performed three weeks in the past.
I wouldn’t really feel snug laying this many factors on Kirk Cousins in a street recreation (or wherever) proper now, and it’s OK so that you can admit you wouldn’t really feel snug doing it both.
Gannett could earn income from sports activities betting operators for viewers referrals to betting providers. Sports activities betting operators haven’t any affect over nor are any such revenues in any manner depending on or linked to the newsrooms or information protection. Phrases apply, see operator website for Phrases and Situations. In case you or somebody you recognize has a playing drawback, assist is offered. Name the Nationwide Council on Downside Playing 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Should be 21 or older to gamble. Sports activities betting and playing aren’t authorized in all places. You should definitely adjust to legal guidelines relevant the place you reside.
