Best NFL Week 14 Betting Picks
Best NFL Week 14 Betting Picks
Week 14 of the NFL season is when things really start to tighten up, and each game now carries even more meaning. Playoff races continue to tighten up throughout the league, and there are a number of games on the schedule that will have an impact on the playoff field.
Not every Week 14 game presents a good betting opportunity, but there are a number that do. Here are the best NFL Week 14 betting opportunities with a pick for each game.
Cleveland Browns -2.5 vs. Baltimore Ravens
The AFC North has been extremely competitive all season long, especially when the teams square off against each other. Cleveland comes into this game with a 6-6 record, while Baltimore currently leads the way with a mark of 8-4.
Both of these teams are averaging 147.1 rushing yards per game, and that’s going to keep this game competitive for all four quarters. Each team is dealing with a number of injuries, but the defensive injuries for Baltimore should have a larger impact. Baltimore was able to beat Cleveland by a score of 16-10 just weeks ago, but the Ravens are really struggling to score points at this time. Quarterback Lamar Jackson has already thrown 13 more interceptions this season, and that’s going to be a problem on Sunday.
Cleveland is coming off of a bye, and they will be focused and ready for this matchup. The Browns have to win this game to stay in the playoff race, and they should have just enough offense to get it.
Take the Browns -2.5 over the Ravens in this AFC North showdown.
New Orleans Saints -5.0 at New York Jets
The New Orleans Saints come into Week 14 desperate for a win after losing their last five games. Making the playoffs is probably out of the question for New Orleans, but this is a proud franchise that will look to finish the year strong.
New York is just 3-9 on the year, but that’s actually a big improvement over the last few seasons. The Jets are still scoring just 18 points per game, but the defense has gotten stops at times. The biggest issue for the Jets is their lack of rushing attack, and that’s going to allow New Orleans to get some pressure in the backfield. The Saints do have some balance on offense, and they should hit on some big plays in this one.
It’s been hard for the Saints to win games anymore over the past month, but this is the perfect opportunity to turn things around. Bet on the New Orleans Saints to win this game by at least a touchdown over the New York Jets.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -3.0 vs. Buffalo Bills
The matchup on Sunday night has been circled on the calendar for months as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Buffalo Bills. These were two of the preseason betting favorites to win the Super Bowl, and this game could be a potential preview.
Buffalo has lost three of its last five games, and that includes a 14-10 loss to the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. The Bills have some impressive team stats this season, but they just haven’t been able to find a way to win games. Tampa enters Week 14 with a record of 9-3, and they look like they have all of the pieces to repeat as champions. The Buccaneers have now won three straight games, and they are scoring over 31 points per game.
Buffalo is going to be desperate to end its long losing streak, but facing the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay won’t help. The Buccaneers are going to win this game by a touchdown and keep the Bills extremely frustrated.
Arizona Cardinals -2.5 vs. Los Angeles Rams
Week 14 of the NFL season wraps up with a huge showdown of NFC West teams on Monday Night Football. The Arizona Cardinals are 2.5-point favorites over the Los Angeles Rams, and this game will feature two of the most explosive teams in the league. Los Angeles had lost three straight games before picking up a blowout win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. Los Angeles is scoring 28 points per game, but they are also giving up nearly 23 points per game.
Arizona is averaging 28.6 points per game, and they have remained an explosive offensive even as they have dealt with injuries. The Cardinals are now getting healthy again, and playing at home is going to provide an even bigger advantage. Each team is going to hit on some big plays, but this one should be decided on defense. The Cardinals have the ability to pressure a quarterback, and that should matter in this one.
Take Arizona -2.5 as they pick up another impressive win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Derek Hudson
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