NFL Week 15 Picks Against The Spread
The NFL playoff picture is starting to take shape. After a chaotic Week 14, where everyone seemed to struggle with picks as last week had the most underdogs win all season. Now it's time to bounce back with some big games including three Saturday games with playoff implications, along with Jordan Love taking on Baker Mayfield, Saints trying to slow down the hot Giants, and the fierce Jaguars battling the NFL's best Ravens. Here are the best NFL Week 15 picks against the spread.
Thursday Night Showdown
Los Angeles Chargers at Las Vegas Raiders (+3)
What looked to be an exciting divisional game late in the season is now a desperate game for both teams, who sit at 5-8 and fighting at the bottom of the AFC West. The Chargers are without star quarterback Justin Herbert, who is suffering from a season-ending hand injury, while rookie Aidan O'Connell and the Raiders put a goose-egg on the board against Minnesota in a game that was scoreless until two minutes left in the game.
Although they failed to put up points last week, the Chargers defense hasn't been great this year and if the Raiders can hold likely starter Easton Stick and Los Angles to three points again, chances are they will be celebrating a win.
Pick: Raiders cover the spread
Sunday (And Saturday) Slate
Pittsburgh Steelers (+3) at Indianapolis Colts
One of two Saturday games featuring 7-6 teams, the Steelers and Colts both found themselves in the loss column last week. Indianapolis' defense was non-existing allowing 34 points to backup Jake Browning, and rookie running back Chase Brown, who had his way all day in his career-high day. Meanwhile the Steelers lost back-to-back weeks to 2-10 teams and have struggled mightly since Kenny Pickett's injury.
Although the Colts have a better offense, I can see the Steelers bouncing back in a low scoring game. With a battle of backup quarterbacks, Mike Tomlin's defense will make a big play and end the Pittsburgh losing streak.
Pick: Steelers (+3)
Chicago Bears at Cleveland Browns (-2.5)
You would think that this spread would be higher as the 8-5 Browns host the 5-8 Bears. But the Chicago Bears have won two straight games and have played very well as of late. But former Ravens' star Joe Flacco has shined in his two starts with Cleveland throwing for three touchdowns last week defeating a good Jaguars team.
I can see the Bears making this game closer, but the Browns will likely win this by a touchdown or more. The Dawg Pound will be booming as the hometown team will have a chance to clinch its first winning record since 2020 and second in many years.
Pick: Browns cover the spread
NFL Primetime Picks
Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars
The Baltimore Ravens have been one of the best teams this season. When they have played good teams, they have dominated them. Just ask the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions. Now they take on a Jaguars team that has lost two straight and has struggled at home this season. Baltimore has won seven out of their last eight and sit at the top of the AFC.
Trevor Lawrence still isn't healthy for Jacksonville as he struggled against the Browns, and now faces a Ravens defense that has a lot of sacks this season.
Pick: Ravens covers the spread
Philadelphia Eagles (-4) at Seattle Seahawks
The Eagles are having a rough stretch. After starting the season 10-1, they have been blown out their last two games and have gone from a two game lead holding the top seed in the NFC, to now holding the fifth seed and possibly playing away from home all playoffs. This is a must win game for Philadelphia, who needs to get back on track.
For Seattle, they want this losing streak to end. They were once 6-3, looking like they would possibly win the NFC West, and now they sit 6-7 with their playoff chances dropping each week. This is also a must win game for Seattle.
Pick: Eagles covers the spread.
The Rest of the Picks
Vikings (+3.5) at Bengals
Broncos (+5.5) at Lions
Falcons (-3) at Panthers
Buccaneers at Packers (-3.5)
Jets at Dolphins (-9)
Giants (+6) at Saints
Texans (+2.5) at Titans
Chiefs (-9.5) at Patriots
49ers at Cardinals (+13.5)
Commanders at Rams (-6.5)
Cowboys (+2.5) at Bills
Ravens (-3.5) at Jaguars
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