NFL Week 14 Picks: Latest Predictions for Updated Spreads

Divisional games highlight the NFL's Week 14 slate and make for an interesting betting environment.

For example, no matter how big the spread balloons, it only makes sense for bettors to roll with the undefeated Carolina Panthers and MVP candidate Cam Newton against the hapless Atlanta Falcons.

In fact, numerous lopsided divisional games figure to line the slate this week, and the odds out of Las Vegas reflect the upcoming encounters. Below, let's look at the entire week's schedule and pick out some lines for bettors to watch.

NFL Week 14 Odds

Game	Spread	O/U	Predicted Winner
Minnesota at Arizona	ARI -7.5	46	ARI 35-28
Atlanta at Carolina	CAR -8.5	46.5	CAR 28-17
Washington at Chicago	CHI -3.5	44	WAS 27-24
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati	CIN -3	49.5	CIN 30-17
San Francisco at Cleveland	E	41	SF 24-20
Indianapolis at Jacksonville	NL	--	JAC 20-17
San Diego at Kansas City	KC -11.5	45	KC 40-18
Tennessee at N.Y. Jets	NYJ -7.5	43	NYJ 23-20
Buffalo at Philadelphia	E	47	BUF 28-24
Detroit at St. Louis	E	40.5	DET 17-14
New Orleans at Tampa Bay	TB -3.5	50.5	TB 34-30
Seattle at Baltimore	NL	--	SEA 33-20
Oakland at Denver	DEN -8.5	43.5	DEN 27-20
Dallas at Green Bay	GB -7.5	--	GB 28-17
New England at Houston	NE -3	45	NE 45-24
N.Y. Giants at Miami	E	47	NYG 26-20

Odds courtesy of Odds Shark. 

Midweek Odds to Bet

Pittsburgh at Cincinnati (-3)

On the surface, an AFC North encounter between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers looks like it could be a close affair. 

The first meeting in Week 8 was a 16-10 affair in favor of the Bengals. Both teams looked strong last week, with Pittsburgh thumping the Indianapolis Colts in 45-10 fashion and the Bengals taking down the Cleveland Browns 37-3. 

Cliche alert: Something has to give.

Really, though, folks don't need to look far beyond the first meeting. There, the Steelers still had star back Le'Veon Bell for part of the contest, but the offense sputtered as the Bengals picked off Ben Roethlisberger three times.

Remember, too, that the Bengals have recommitted to the running game in recent weeks, with Jeremy Hill posting back-to-back season highs with 86 and 98 yards. To skew this even more in Cincinnati's favor, the Bengals still rank tops in the league by surrendering just 16.3 points per game on average.

To top it all off, this time the two meet in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh continues to play great football, but winning three out of four by taking down Cleveland, Oakland and Indianapolis shouldn't be enough to convince bettors the Steelers can take down a 10-win Bengals team that already beat them once this season.

Prediction: Bengals 30, Steelers 17

New Orleans at Tampa Bay (-3.5)

Stick with the divisional matchups for a moment here. 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers hosting the New Orleans Saints looks like another gem for bettors.

For one reason or another, it seems Las Vegas forgot Week 2, where rookie quarterback Jameis Winston and the Buccaneers went to New Orleans and stole a 26-19 victory behind one touchdown pass from the rookie, 139 rushing yards and an interception of Drew Brees.

It might be even easier for Winston this time around. Not only is he improved with more experience under his belt, but the Buccaneers might be the hottest team in the NFL, winners of three of their last four to sit in contention for a playoff bid.

Most of the credit for the above has to go to the Saints, though, a team simply incompetent at stopping opposing passers. Over their last five games, the Saints have coughed up an incredible 21 touchdowns to quarterbacks, ranging from a rookie such as Marcus Mariota (four) in Tennessee to the aforementioned Newton (five).

A potent, balanced offense against a miserable defense writes itself, especially given the defense's history against rookie quarterbacks this year, including one in Winston who already boasts a win against the unit and this time gets to act as the host.

Prediction: Buccaneers 34, Saints 30

Dallas at Green Bay (-7.5)

If bettors want value, there's plenty available outside of divisional encounters, too. 

Look at the Green Bay Packers playing host to the Dallas Cowboys. Aaron Rodgers against Matt Cassel doesn't need much of an explanation, right?

Perhaps more interesting is the impending war on the ground, as Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy has stressed as of late the importance of running the football, according to SiriusXM NFL Radio:

Over the course of his past three outings, Green Bay lead back Eddie Lacy has rushed for at least 100 yards twice. McCarthy's approach to football at this stage of the season makes sense not only because of his lead back's form, but the fact the Cowboys allow 104.1 rushing yards per game.

Folks might be wary of the Cowboys sitting on two wins over their past three games, but taking down five-win Miami and Washington teams to snap a seven-game skid isn't the most impressive thing to take into account when playing odds.

This one goes down in Green Bay against a Packers defense allowing less than 20 points per game. In the cold, the Packers' ability to control the game via the rush and take to the air with Rodgers will win out.

Prediction: Packers 28, Cowboys 17

Stats courtesy of NFL.com and accurate as of December 8. All advanced metrics courtesy of Pro Football Focus.