NFL Week 15 Best Bets, Picks and Predictions from Wes Reynolds:
Here are my NFL Week 15 best bets:Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers (-2.5; 43)
Carolina has lost three games in a row, but the Panthers are still competing hard. They only lost by 3 to Kansas City, should have won in OT vs. Tampa Bay, and had the ball in the final minute down only 6 at Philadelphia. This team is fighting hard to get a win and they have an opportunity for it on Sunday.The Panthers have covered five straight games and find themselves as a favorite for the first time since Week 15 of the 2022 NFL season.
Since returning from his benching in Week 8, Bryce Young ranks 11th in the league in passing grade per PFF. The second-year man should be able to make plays down the field against a defense that allows the third most yards (8.0) per passing attempt and lost arguably its breakout new defensive star of the season LB DeMarion Overshown for the year on Monday night.
Dallas essentially saw its season end in Monday’s loss to Cincinnati, and Micah Parsons’ body language leaving that field told you all you needed to know.
NFL Week 15 Best Bet: Carolina Panthers -145 ML
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Chargers (-3; 45.5)
While the Bucs have won three straight games and lead the NFC South, they have feasted on poor competition.Tampa’s last five victories:
Las Vegas – It was a four-point game after three quarters. Aidan O’Connell gets hurt and Desmond Ridder had to finish up.
Carolina – Panthers have the ball in OT at the Tampa 34, then Chuba Hubbard fumbles and Tampa gets the game-winning FG in OT.
NY Giants – Tommy DeVito. Enough said.
New Orleans – Spencer Rattler. Once again, enough said.
Philadelphia – Eagles were without both A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith, and the anchor of its OL Lane Johnson.
This week, the Bucs face a Top 10 DVOA team in the Chargers.
Justin Herbert should be likely getting Ladd McConkey back and not a moment too soon against a Tampa secondary that is down Antoine Winfield Jr, Mike Edwards, and Jordan Whitehead for a defense that already ranks second to last in the NFL for passing success rate allowed.
Tampa also had RB Bucky Irving limited to ten snaps last week due to back and hip injuries.
Jim Harbaugh is 15-8 SU and 13-8-2 ATS after a SU loss. This year, the Chargers are 3-1 SU and 3-0-1 ATS in that situation.
NFL Week 15 Best Bet: Los Angeles Chargers -142 ML
BEST OF THE REST:
Bills +2.5 at Lions
Browns +4 vs. Chiefs
Steelers/Eagles UN 43.5
Bears +7 at Vikings
Commanders -1.5/Seahawks +8.5 (6-point teaser)
